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NHS ALFIE Healthy Families Programme

Last updated 21/04/2023

The ALFIE programme provides fun and informative nutrition based interactive workshops combined with physical activity.

We cover topics such as the eat well guide, portion sizes, label reading and fats and sugars which is always followed up with different sporty challenges, exercises classes or interactive games.

The Healthy Weight Team deliver a range of ALFIE healthy lifestyle programmes to support children aged 5 – 16 years and families to be healthier and fitter.

The ALFIE 5-13 programme is a multi-component 10-week weight management programme focusing on motivating children and the whole family to explore healthier lifestyle choices together, by showing them how even making small changes can make a big difference. The sessions are based around fun and interactive workshops on healthy eating and nutrition, covering topics such as food groups, portion sizes and label reading. Children and families also take part in physical activities such as multi-skilled sports, Junior Gym and HIIT classes; these sessions help improve fitness and build confidence in a safe / structured environment.

The new ALFIE Teen programme for those aged 14-16 years is now up and running. The combination of an instructed gym session & a nutrition/wellbeing workshop is a great way to boost the confidence and knowledge of teenagers. The 6-week programme is eligible to all teens looking to improve their health & wellbeing and includes topics such as portions sizes, sugars, mindful eating & body image.

Our next programmes start in January 2023. The programme is free of charge and will take place face to face across Ealing borough. We accept all referrals, for more information please contact the team on clcht.ealinghealth4life@nhs.net.

ALFIE Mini’s 2-4yrs

The Healthy Weight Team are running new programmes for children aged 2-4 years. ALFIE Mini’s helps families learn more about healthy eating, the right portion sizes to give children; shopping on a budget, meal planning, recipe and snack ideas; and tips to encourage fussy eaters. There will also be active play and food fun sessions for children and families to enjoy.
Programmes will start in January 2023 and run each week across Ealing borough.
For more information or to book a place please email clcht.ealinghealth4life@nhs.net & rochelle.cummings@nhs.net

Who to contact

E-mail
clcht.ealinghealth4life@nhs.net
Notes

We are currently running the ALFIE Healthy Families Rolling Programme.

Where to go

Name
Currently Online and Face to Face at various venues. Please see the timetables in the downloads section for more details.

Other Details

Availability

Age Ranges
ALFIE 5-13 years
ALFIE Mini's 2-4 years
ALFIE Healthy Teens 14 plus years
Referral required
Yes
Referral Details

We accept all referrals whether is be through the GP, school nurse, school or even a self referral. You can contact us by email (clcht.ealinghealth4life@nhs.net) and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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