Healthy Eating, Healthy Bodies

We also recognise that many people with learning disabilities are socially isolated so the group will offer the opportunity to have social interaction in a safe and supportive environment.

The group is delivered by Nursing and AHP students under direct supervision and will be evidence-based. The group will cover:

• Healthy eating: What it is and how you can make healthier food choices.
• Exercise: Each week there will be time to do some exercise and encouragement to continue this after the session.
• Constipation: What it is, signs to look out for, when to seek help and how to prevent it.
• Aspiration: What it is, signs to look out for, when to seek help and what can be done to reduce the risk.

This is a 6-week course. Sessions are two hours long and there will be practical sessions, including cooking, on week 3 and 6 which are three hours long.

Carers/family members are welcome to come to the group to support the person with learning disabilities.

If you are working with or supporting a person who may benefit from attending this group, please talk to them or their carer about attending.

To book a place, please complete a referral form and send it to healthwellbeingcare@essex.ac.uk.