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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support, until 4pm today (Wednesday 24 June) but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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Healthy weight

Where to get support for maintaining a healthy weight, for adults, children, and families.

For advice about weight and health, visit the NHS website.

Support for children and families

Healthy lifestyles for young people

Activities, hubs and clubs to help young people live a healthy lifestyle.

Find out about support for young people on Find Your Islington.

Families for Life programme

The Families for Life programme provides cooking courses, recipes and sensory learning.

Find out about Families for Life on Find Your Islington.

Bright Start

Bright Start offers healthy lifestyle support to you while pregnant, after pregnancy and to children under 5.

Find out more about Bright Start.

Healthy Living Service

The Healthy Living services gives one-to-one support with diet and nutrition for children with a higher weight.

Find out about the Healthy Living Service from Whittington Health NHS Trust.

Families, Food and Feelings programme

This is a free 6-week programme for parents and carers that helps them encourage children with a higher weight to live happy and healthy lives.

Find out about Families, Food and Feelings from the Brandon Centre.

National Child Measurement Programme

As part of the National Child Measurement Programme, children are weighed and measured at school.

Get information and advice about the National Child Measurement Programme from the NHS.

Support for adults

MoreLife

Sign up for a free 12-week programme. It helps you set personal goals and make small and achievable changes.

Sign up on the MoreLife website.

NHS Digital Weight Management Programme

This is a free 12-week programme with options for different weight management plans that suit you. Speak to your GP for a referral.

Find out about the Digital Weight Management Programme from the NHS.

ShapeUp (for men)

ShapeUp is a free 12-week programme for men by Arsenal in the Community.

It helps you build healthy habits around food and increase your physical activity.

Sign up on the Arsenal in the Community website.

Healthwise 

Healthwise is a 12-week physical activity referral scheme. If you think you may be eligible, speak to your GP or other health professional about a referral.

Find out more about Healthwise on the Better website.

Why Weight

Why Weight is a free 6-week online course run by Whittington Health NHS Trust.

The course supports people to think about healthy eating and physical activity alongside others.

Find out more and register your interest on the Why Weight website.

Physical activity and staying active

There are many ways to be physically active in Islington.

You can find:

  • local sports and activity clubs
  • activities in parks and community spaces
  • free and low‑cost physical activity options

Find out about sports and physical activities in Islington.

Professionals

Find out more about healthy weight in Islington or email publichealth@islington.gov.uk. 

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