Event

Webinar: Healthy Weight for Children (HWfC) Webinar

From HSE West and North West, HSE Dublin and North East

Event date

  • Wednesday, April 9 2025, 12pm to 2pm

Event details

Register for the Healthy Weight for Children (HWfC) information sharing webinar on Wednesday 9 April, 12pm to 2pm

This webinar is designed for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and increase their confidence in working with children and young people in the prevention and early identification of overweight and obesity.

Key topics include;

  • Update on the progress made nationally on addressing the policy environment from Sarah O’ Brien National Lead- Healthy Eating and Active Living Programme
  • Recommended HSE HWfC training for healthcare professionals
  • HWFC electronic books for healthcare professionals designed specifically for our region
  • Using MECC to enhance your skills on starting the conversation with parents about overweight and obesity
  • The Healthy Food Made Easy programme available in your area
  • Introducing Family Foods to your Baby workshops available in your area
  • The upcoming Healthier Futures Programme – A cross- border programme incl specialist MDT for children and their families to prevent and intervene early to help manage the physical, functional and psychosocial complications of overweight and obesity