Live Healthier Havering
Live Healthier Havering is a free and inclusive weight management support service brought to you by Everyone Active.
WHAT IS Live Healthier Havering?
Live Healthier Havering is a free and inclusive weight management support service brought to you by Everyone Active. This page contains information about the service, online referral form link and referral criteria.
We have courses starting in September 2024, then January 2025, it is not possible to start mid programme. If you are eligible and would like to be considered for a place on future courses, please complete a referral form and we will send you details once they are confirmed. Please note that as our funding is limited, we are prioritising places for those who live in a higher area of deprivation postcode.
The programme consists of group-based sessions open to all ages (18yrs+), genders and abilities with programmes running across Havering. All programmes are led by qualified weight management and exercise specialists so you will receive expert and up-to-date support free of charge.
WHAT DOES Live Healthier Havering INVOLVE?
We require you to be motivated to making lifestyle changes and commit to attending a weekly 2 hour session consisting of a 1 hour class room based session and a 45 minute low impact physical activity session for 12 weeks.
The class room session covers subjects such as:
- the eatwell guide and food labelling
- portion sizes
- emotional and comfort eating
- movement
- making healthy eating and physical activity part of your routine
The physical activity session:
- caters to all abilities
- supports your own goals
- provides a fun and supportive environment for you to increase your physical activity levels safely
You will be offered a confidential weight and measuring service at the start of each session so we can support and track your progress.
Our sessions are led by experienced instructors who develop a great environment and allow time to socialise with other individuals to discuss challenges and success.
We will have a whatsapp or facebook group to help share hints and tips such as activity classes or recipe ideas whilst on the programme.
We require participants to provide us with information which will be used for monitoring and evaluation of their progress throughout the 12 week programme. On completion of the scheme you will be supported to maintain your weight loss and healthy lifestyle journey.
WHAT CAN Live Healthier Havering DO FOR ME?
Our programme has successfully supported lots of people to lose weight and maintain it.
- people who complete the full 12 week programme on average lose 5% of their body weight
- increase your energy levels
- increase your self-esteem
- reduced risk of disease such as coronary heart disease, diabetes and stroke
- increased mobility
WHO IS Live Healthier Havering FOR?
- Havering residents
- Aged 18+
- BMI equal to or greater than 25 kg/m² (adjusted to 23kg/m² in people of Black African, African-Caribbean and Asian origin) up to a BMI of 44.9. Work out your BMI here.
- We ask that individuals in the post-natal period (0-2 years after birth) discuss whether the programme is appropriate for them with their GP and referral is completed by their GP
We advise that individuals should consult with their GP prior to starting any new exercise or nutrition programme.
There are conditions which are not appropriate for referral please see our inclusion and exclusion criteria for full details.
WHAT IF I HAVE NOT EXERCISED BEFORE?
Do not worry, our weight management and exercise specialists will lead the group through a low impact workout at a level that supports weight loss whilst being appropriate for varying abilities. All you require is comfortable clothing, training shoes and a bottle of water
WHERE DOES THE Live Healthier Havering TAKE PLACE?
We have courses starting in May and September 2024, it is not possible to start mid programme. If you are eligible and would like to be considered for a place on future courses, please complete a referral form and we will send you details once they are confirmed. Please note that as our funding is limited, we are prioritising places for those who live in a higher area of deprivation postcode.
Example days/times/centres for our courses:
| Centre | Day | Time |
| Rainham Leisure Centre, Rainham, RM13 9YZ | Tuesdays | 1pm to 3pm |
| Rainham Leisure Centre, Rainham, RM13 9YZ | Friday | 7pm to 9pm |
| Central Park Leisure Centre, Harold Hill, RM3 9LB | Thursdays | 1pm to 3pm |
| Central Park Leisure Centre, Harold Hill, RM3 9LB | Thursdays | 7pm to 9pm |
| Sapphire Ice and Leisure, Romford, RM1 3JT | Thursdays | 7.15pm to 9.15pm |
| Sapphire Ice and Leisure, Romford, RM1 3JT | Wednesdays | 1pm to 3pm |
ARE YOU READY?
- Can you commit to attending our 12 week programme?
- Are you ready to make sustainable changes to your eating habits and lifestyle?
- Do understand how you can benefit from making eating habit and lifestyle changes?
HOW DO I GET STARTED ON Live Healthier Havering?
Whether you want to refer yourself or you are a health professional who would like to refer someone please click below for the link to our secure referral form.
Why not get a friend to sign up to a healthy lifestyle with you!
Once we have received your completed form we will be in touch as soon as possible.
HOW TO CONTACT US?
If you would like to find out more information please email [email protected] or call 01708 463181.
Childhood Obesity Programme
If you have a child aged 5 to 12, Havering Council offers HENRY which is a childhood obesity prevention programme that supports families with young children to develop healthy lifestyles.
