Lambeth Tier 2

African and Caribbean Healthy Weight Programme

FOCUS GROUP

Welcome and Introduction

The Lambeth African and Caribbean Healthy Weight Programme is being developed to support Black people in Lambeth, and so it is important for us to get your views on several areas of the programme.

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Programme

• 12 weeks
• One hourly sessions (cooking sessions 1hr 30mins)
• Workbook and resources, including an app to monitor progress
• Healthy eating and cooking
• Physical activity
• Lifestyle/Behaviour change
• Monitoring and Tracking

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Aim of focus group

To get your thoughts on various aspects of the programme by discussing and asking you to complete polls or respond via the chat. We want you to tell us what you want to see on the programme – content, design, language, tone, sessions etc.

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This information will be used to design the workbook and help shape specific areas of the programme.

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Sessions

THE WORKBOOK

Workbook: Welcome and Introduction

The African and Caribbean Healthy Weight Programme seeks to empower its members to make choices that support long term health whilst continuing to enjoy traditional food and customs.

This is a 12-week programme that includes nutrition, behaviour change education and physical activity. This booklet is designed to be used in addition to attending the weekly classes. It should also be a reference guide beyond the 12 weeks as you continue your healthy weight journey.

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The African and Caribbean Healthy Weight programme is designed to achieve the following:

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• Build knowledge of what a healthy diet and lifestyle looks like
• Help to understand causes of weight gain and regain control
• Develop skills in making positive behaviour changes
• Support goal setting
• Build confidence to problem solve and cope with setbacks.

The African and Caribbean Healthy Weight Programme seeks to empower its members to make choices that support long term health whilst continuing to enjoy traditional food and customs.

This is a 12-week programme that includes nutrition, behaviour change education and physical activity. This booklet is designed to be used in addition to attending the weekly classes. It should also be a reference guide beyond the 12 weeks as you continue your healthy weight journey.

Workbook Language

Which text do you prefer?

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Poll language and tone

The African and Caribbean Healthy Weight Programme aims to help members make choices that contribute to long-term health while still embracing traditional food and customs. This 12-week program covers nutrition, behaviour change education, and physical activity. This booklet is meant to complement the weekly classes and serve as a reference guide throughout your ongoing journey towards a healthy weight.

The African and Caribbean Healthy Weight Programme is all about helping you make choices that keep you healthy in the long run, all while enjoying your traditional food and customs. It runs for 12 weeks, so it’s packed with nutrition tips, behaviour change education, and some physical activity thrown in. This booklet is your sidekick to the weekly classes, and it's not just a one-time thing – keep it around as your guide for the whole healthy weight journey!

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Workbook - Colour ideas – work best and why?

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Back up

Behaviour/Lifestyle

• Behaviour and lifestyle are elements that have been included in the programme and workbook to help support long-term health. This section contains information, guidance and tips relating to:

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• Work patterns that affect eating
• Sleep and weight
• Emotional eating – including triggers
• Appetite
• Behaviour change and reflection

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What other topics should be covered?

E.g. Menopause, inflammation

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What’s important?

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Reflecting on what you have heard so far about the programme, which three things are most important for you?

Final poll - we need to choose a name for the programme.

1. Hi-Lite - Live life right

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2. Afrah - Nurture your health

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3. Fits Me Well - Proactive living 365

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The design team will receive all of this information and design the booklet for you to review and feedback.��The clinicians at GSTT will review your feedback about timings, locations and course content and this will be used to shape the final decisions.

C O N T A C T

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