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Families for life is a healthy lifestyle programme to support families with children aged 2-11 years to be active and have a healthy lifestyle. The programme supports parents to gain the skills and knowledge they need to help their children (and wider family) live active, healthy lives.
Families for Life provides a great opportunity to support families to 'feel good and live well'.
Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary requirements and disabilities which will impact the child's engagement and participation in the sessions.
Family Kitchen
Family Kitchen is a cooking course with healthy lifestyle messages that has been designed to help families with children aged 2-11 to make healthy lifestyle choices to 'feel good and live well'. Parents and children attend a weekly programme together.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusions
Families with children aged 2-11 (at school or registered with a GP in Islington), who:
- would like support to develop a healthy lifestyle
- have children who are fussy eaters
- have a concern about weight.
How to Refer
EMIS form
Referral methods: Email
A referral form can be found in ISL EMIS under:
ISL global documents > Social Services > Families for Life Referral Form
e: familiesforlife@islington.gov.uk
t: 020 7527 5866
Self-referral
Families can self-refer by phone, email or by completing the above online form.
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