Newham Xplore is a free, healthy-lifestyle programme for children and young people aged 4–17 years. Run by Live Well Newham and delivered across Better leisure centres in Newham, the programme aims to help families adopt healthier lifestyles through a blend of nutrition workshops and age-appropriate physical activity sessions. Sessions are designed to be friendly, engaging and supportive, with activities that encourage regular physical activity and better eating habits. The programme is coordinated to fit around families, with 8-week blocks that typically run in the evenings or on Saturdays, and includes a range of age-appropriate activities as well as facilitated discussions for parents/carers. Each child on the 4–14 age track receives a certificate of achievement, a drawstring bag, and a pre-loaded £20 membership card to spend at Better leisure centres in the Borough; older youths on the 15–17 track receive similar ongoing benefits. Referrals are welcome from health professionals, schools, social prescribers and self-referral. The programme is completely free of charge for participants. Referrals and eligibility criteria are outlined below, and more information is available by contacting Live Well Newham at the email above.
Service statistics
100%
of referrals accepted
Categories:
Activities for children and young people
Preventative services for children and young people
Youth support
Service access criteria:
Eligibility/Access: • Age 4–17 years; programme spans 8 weeks with age-appropriate sessions. • Participants should live in the London Borough of Newham or attend a school/institution in Newham. • For 4–14 year olds, BMI screening is part of eligibility criteria (BMI ≥ 91st centile, calculated via NHS BMI calculator). • For 11–14s, parental consent and attendance at first and last sessions is required; siblings may attend with prior notice. • Referrals accepted from health professionals, schools, social prescribers, and self-referral. • If a child has medical, physical, psychological, educational or emotional needs, a health professional may be consulted to determine suitability for the programme. • The 15–17 year-old track is delivered at a Better leisure centre within Newham and also requires parental attendance at initial and final sessions. • The programme is delivered at Better leisure centres (Atherton Leisure Centre, East Ham Leisure Centre, Newham Leisure Centre) and other community venues; cost is nil (free).
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Who can refer:
Professional referrals only