Children's Weight Management Team (C.W.M.T)

Who we are

The C.W.M.T is an initiative to help address the concerns and issues about childhood obesity. We are a team of professionals who work together to help children (aged over 6), young people and families, who have requested help or would like help to manage problems linked to being overweight.
The team works with families to address the key disciplines that link weight management - including food & nutrition, physical activity and behaviour change and self esteem. We work together with you and your family.

How the Children’s Weight Management Team work

The overall aim of our service is to try and help children, young people and their families address their weight management issues and achieve/maintain a healthy weight whilst learning to make positive lifestyle choices, to improve long term health.

What do we offer?

The treatment programmes involve regular appointments for the young person and some of their family members; usually over a period of 6 months. All sessions are free.

MEND Programme

A group programme for 7 - 11 year olds and their families. The programme runs twice a week over 10 weeks and includes activity sessions as well as food and behaviour activities. At least one parent/carer must attend.
Sessions last between 1 - 2 hours; and we plan to hold at least 4 programmes per year at various venues across Bolton. For further details go to: www.mendprogramme.org  or contact us.

Positive LEARN = Positive: Lifestyles, Esteem, Activity, Relationships & Nutrition

An interactive, individually tailored programme to help children and young people become fitter, healthier and happier. The programme consists of up to 8 individual appointments and is for children and young people.

Positive LEARN - Group Programme

Is a new group programme for young people 12 – 16, we are hoping to set up soon covering food and activity issues as well as offering practical advice & sessions. The programme will run for 6 weeks one evening a week for up to 2 hours.

Support to Professionals

The Children’s Weight Management Team also offers support and training for Health Care Professionals who work with children, young people & families on dealing with sensitive weight management issues.
Please contact us for more details, or if you think we can work with you in any way

How do you refer?

We welcome referrals from doctors, nurses and other people working with children, young people and their families if they or you have discussed concerns about weight.
We are working with children and young people aged six to 16/18 who have a BMI greater than the 91st centile. We will also accept telephone enquiries direct from parents or young people (over 13) and can provide appropriate advice.

Please telephone us to discuss cases or send in writing to
CHILDRENS W.M.T
C/O LEVER CHAMBERS CENTRE FOR HEALTHTH
ASHBURNER STREET
BOLTON BL1 1SQ

TEL: 01204 334144