A new specialist weight management programme for adults with learning disabilities delivered across the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Boroughs of Bexley and Bromley.
Delivered by Enable in partnership with the three boroughs, the Enable Learning Disabilities Weight Management Service aims to reduce health inequalities by promoting healthier lifestyles, and providing a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment for participants to achieve their weight management goals and improve their overall wellbeing.
This is an evidence based, accessible, lifestyle multicomponent service for adults aged 18 years and over with a learning disability across the three boroughs. The service is aimed at adults with BMI ≥30kg/m2 or BMI ≥27.5 kg/m2 for those from a minority ethnic group.
This programme is designed to support adults with learning disabilities make positive and sustainable changes to their diet and lifestyle. The service will provide tailored, evidence-based interventions, including nutrition education, physical activity sessions, and behaviour change support. The programme will also engage carers to ensure long-term sustainable outcomes for service users.
Participants will receive tailored support to:
- Achieve and maintain a healthier weight
- Improve their understanding of nutrition and healthier eating habits
- Increase physical activity in a way that suits their abilities and preferences
- Access ongoing support in a safe, inclusive, and engaging setting
Upcoming Programmes
Please see below the dates and times for our upcoming sessions...
To access these sessions you must have a referral and attend an initial appointment with the service.
Bexley, Erith & Sidcup
1. Geddes Place United Reformed Church – Bexleyheath (DA6 7DJ): Tuesdays, 7th April - 23rd June, 10:30am-12:30pm
2. 68 Erith Hub (DA8 1BA): Tuesdays, 7th April – 23rd June, 2:30-4:30pm
3. Emmanuel Church Sidcup (DA14 4DR): Wednesdays, 8th April - 24th June, 9:30-11:30am
Bromley, Orpington & Penge
4. Orpington Village Hall (BR6 0NN): Wednesdays, 8th April - 24th June, 1:00-3:00pm
5. Bromley United Reformed Church (BR1 1RY): Thursdays, 9th April - 25th June, 2:00-4:00pm
6. Penge - Location TBC: Thursdays, 9th April - 25th June, 1:30-3:30pm
7. Wickham Hall (BR4 0JX): Thursdays, 9th April - 25th June, 6:00-8:00pm
Greenwich, Woolwich, Kidbrooke & Abbey Wood
8. Woolwich Front Room (SE18 6JB): Tuesdays, 7th April – 23rd June, 10:30am-12:30pm
9. Kidbrooke Community Hub (SE3 9GR): Tuesdays, 7th April – 23rd June, 2:30-4:30pm
10. Mycenae House – Vanbrugh Park (SE3 7SE): Wednesdays, 15th April - 1st July, 1:30-3:30pm
11. Abbey Wood Community Centre (SE2 0YS): Thursdays, 9th April - 25th June, 10:00am-12:00pm
Online
11. Zoom: Wednesdays, 8th April - 24th June, 5:30-7:30pm
● Aged 18 years old and over
● A mild or moderate learning disability
● Resident of, or registered with a General Practitioner in, Bexley, Bromley or Greenwich
● Able to attend a programme either alone or supported by a carer or support worker
● BMI ≥30kg/m2 or BMI≥27.5kg/m2 if from minority ethnic groups (calculate BMI here)
Exclusion Criteria
● Under 18 years old
● Pregnant
● Have a history of an eating disorder
● Anyone who does not meet the eligibility criteria set out above