HENRY

It can help you create healthier routines, strengthen your family’s wellbeing and help you support your child to thrive. We explore:

• parenting strategies and emotional wellbeing
• healthy routines and setting boundaries
• nutrition and healthy mealtimes
• physical activity and active play
• oral health
• the importance of sleep
• child growth and development.

Each session is friendly, relaxed and full of real life tips you can put into practice straight away.

Is the programme right for you?

Absolutely — everyone is welcome. HENRY meets families where they are, offering support with real challenges and achievable goals. The programme provides practical ideas to help you support your child’s healthy, happy development.

Programmes run throughout the year and are available either as:

• in person group sessions
• online virtual groups.

Choose the option that works best for your family.

Find out more about the HENRY approach to supporting a great start in life, how it works and what the programme can do for you in the video below. You can also explore fun activities and healthy eating ideas at Healthier Families.

What families say

“The group setting was really good — hearing others with similar challenges made me feel I wasn’t alone. The real life examples were so helpful.”

“The facilitators were non judgemental, explained things clearly, and really listened to all the parents.”

“I loved the practical bitesize ideas. There was no pressure — just support to try what works for my family.”

HENRY’s impact

HENRY support makes a real difference — 97 per cent of families lead a healthier lifestyle by the end of the programme.
Independent evaluation shows long term lifestyle changes, including:

• One-in-three parents are less stressed.
• Two-in-three parents feel more confident in their role.
• Three-in-four parents have improved emotional wellbeing.
• Around half of families are active longer each day.
• 80 per cent of children eat more healthily.
• 82 per cent of parents are better at holding boundaries.
• Half as many families regularly eat takeaways.
• Twice as many children eat five-a-day.

How to sign up

Complete our online referral form and a member of our team will contact you to discuss your booking.

Families with children under five

If you’re a parent or carer of a child under five, you can access Healthy Families: Right From the Start Programme
01323 464551 / 07500 123652
Donna.mcadam@eastsussex.gov.uk

Contact us:

If you have questions or want to find out more, please get in touch:
School Health One Point
0300 123 4062
kentchft.esschoolhealthservice@nhs.net