LEAP
Services
A multidisciplinary children’s weight
management service, LEAP – Lifestyle Eat-well Activity Positivity –
looks at childhood obesity through the eyes of a psychologist, a
dietician, a paediatrician and a physiotherapist, and involves both
the child or young person and a parent or guardian..
Patients undergo an initial assessment by the
team to decide the best treatment option available so that it is
tailored to meet their needs. The decision is made jointly by
families and professionals.
If an intervention is decided upon, the
patient and parent/guardian has six sessions with the dietician and
psychologist, and with other team members involved as necessary.
Once the sessions are completed, there are two further follow-ups
to check on progress.
There is also the option for group treatment
for children and young people aged 6-18 years using diet, exercise
and psychological/behavioural strategies to facilitate a healthy
weight and lifestyle.
Referrals
Referrals can be made by any healthcare
professional – for example a GP, paediatrician, school nurse or
health visitor. For a referral form, please contact Sadia Mirza by
email LEAP@chpct.nhs.uk or phone 020 7683
4098.
HENRY
The LEAP team also works with the HENRY
(Health Exercise Nutrition for the Really Young) programme, a
national programme aiming to tackle childhood obesity by helping
the community and health practitioners enhance their knowledge,
skills and confidence.
Let’s Get Healthy with HENRY is an eight-week
group programme designed for families with children aged 0-5 years
who are interested in learning more about a healthy lifestyle.
Each session lasts for 2.5 hours and begins
with family time which includes a healthy snack and a game.
Children are then cared for in the crèche (free of charge) while
parents and carers explore the topic of the week. Participants
receive a free toolkit and supporting materials.
Groups take place at various locations in the
City and Hackney throughout the year. Please contact Sadia Mirza by
email LEAP@chpct.nhs.uk or phone 020 7683
4098 for further information and a referral form.
You can find out more about HENRY at
http://www.henry.org.uk/
Opening hours
Services are typically offered between 9am and
5pm, Monday to Friday.
Contact details
2nd floor Tower View
134 Kingsland Road
London
E2 8DY
Telephone: 020 7683 4098
Fax: 020 7014 7251
Email: LEAP@chpct.nhs.uk