What's on near you?

HENRY is working with families and practitioners all over the UK and beyond. HENRY family support programmes and activities run termly in many parts of the UK.

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HENRY outside the UK
Northern Ireland
  • Belfast HSC Trust area

Please contact Amanda Sherwood for more information 

Amanda.Sherwood@belfasttrust.hscni.net

  • Northern HSC Trust area

Collette.Fitzgerald@northerntrust.hscni.net

  • Southern HSC Trust area

Anne.crawford@southerntrust.hscni.net

  • South-Eastern Trust 

Marianne.Gallagher@setrust.hscni.net

  • Western HSC Trust area

Sinead.mcdaid@westerntrust.hscni.net

For more information about HENRY please email info@henry.org.uk or visit our Facebook page 

www.facebook.com/HENRY.HealthyFamilies

 

 

North west

HENRY programmes and/or workshops are running either online or in local venues in Blackburn.

For details of programmes starting near you, please contact Laura.McKelvey@blackburn.gov.uk  or telephone 01254 666536

For details of programmes starting near you, please contact HENRY at blackpool@henry.org.uk or on 01253 746788

We have workshops running for parents in Blackpool as well as our infant feeding helpline. Get in touch to find out more or visit our website at www.henry.org.uk/blackpool

HENRY in Cheshire East

HENRY FREE programmes and workshops are available in Cheshire East for families with children aged 0-5 years, offering support to build healthy routines, promote emotional well-being, and encourage positive parenting.

Contact Information:

  • For families living in the North area

(Congleton, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Wilmslow, and Poynton):
Contact: Start for Life North
Email: startforlifenorth@cheshireeast.gov.uk

  • For families living in the South area

(Crewe, Nantwich, Wilmslow, Sandbach, Middlewich, and Alsager):
Contact: Start for Life South
Email: startforlifesouth@cheshireeast.gov.uk 

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HENRY in Cheshire and Merseyside

HENRY FREE programmes and workshops are available in Cheshire  and Merseyside for families, offering support to build healthy routines, promote emotional well-being, and encourage positive parenting.

Contact Information:

Lucy Collins
Contact: 07407 824612
Email: wchc.henry@nhs.net

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HENRY in Cheshire West and Chester

HENRY programmes and workshops are available in Cheshire West and Chester, providing FREE support for parents and carers of children aged 0-5 years and 5-12 years. 

Available Programmes:

  • Healthy Families: Right From the Start (for families with children aged 0-5 years)
  • Healthy Families: Growing Up (for families with children aged 5-12 years)

Contact Information:

Lucy Collins

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HENRY Programmes and Workshops are now running in Knowsley.

To find out more, please contact Dian Higgins on 0151 443 5633 or by email at knowsleychildrenscentres@knowsley.gov.uk

Or take a look at the website https://knowsleyearlyyears.co.uk/

 

North East

HENRY programmes available include Preparation for Parenthood (ante-natal), Right From the Start (for families with children aged 0-5yrs) and Growing Up (for families with children aged 5-12yrs).

We also offer HENRY workshops, including Starting Solids, Healthy Teeth and Fussy Eating.

To find out more, please email hdft.henrypractitioners@nhs.net .

Free HENRY programmes are running in Gateshead. We are running Right From the Start (for families with children aged 0-5yrs) and Growing Up (for families with children aged 5-12yrs). We also offer two free HENRY workshops, Fussy Eating and Eating Well for Less

 

Please ring 03000 031 918 for more information or email spoc.hdftgateshead@nhs.net

HENRY programmes are running in Middlesbrough.

For information please contact Gill Simister by telephone: 0300 303 1603 or email: hdft.mbrohenry@nhs.net

 

 

 

HENRY programmes are running in the east of Newcastle.

For details of programmes starting near you, please contact Sarah Steele on  (07871577426) or sarah.steel@barnardos.org.uk

 

HENRY in Northumberland

HENRY programmes are available across Northumberland, offering support for families through face-to-face sessions at Family Hubs or virtually.

Programmes offered include:

  • Preparation for Parenthood (antenatal support)
  • Healthy Families: Right from the Start (for families with children aged 0-5)
  • Healthy Families: Growing Up (for families with children aged 5-12)
  • One-off workshops tailored to family needs

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Programme Venues

HENRY sessions are delivered at the following Family Hubs:

  • Alnwick Family Hub
  • Berwick Family Hub
  • Hadston Family Hub
  • Ashington Family Hub
  • Bedlington Family Hub
  • Newbiggin by the Sea Family Hub
  • Blyth West Family Hub
  • Blyth Central Family Hub
  • Hexham Family Hub
  • Prudhoe Family Hub
  • Haltwhistle Family Hub

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Contact Information

For details of programmes starting near you, please contact:
Denise Headden
Mobile: 07563 377402
Email: denise.headden@northumberland.gov.uk

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HENRY programmes will be running in South Tyneside from January 2023.

For details of programmes starting near you please contact Lynn Ward at henry@southtyneside.gov.uk

Or visit www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/11815/Family-Hub-activities? and search for HENRY. 

HENRY programmes are running in Stockton.

For information please contact familyhubs@stockton.gov.uk or Clare Pearce on 01642 527224

Yorkshire and Humber

HENRY programmes in Barnsley are coming soon! Email sharonorourke@barnsley.gov.uk to find out more. 

HENRY programmes and workshops are running either online or in local venues in Bradford.

To find out more visit www.henry.org.uk/betterstartbradford

HENRY programmes and workshops for families with children aged 0-5yrs and 5-12yrs have been held recently at:

  • Lemon Tree CC
  • Acorns CC
  • Fenchurch CC
  • Southcoates Primary
  • The Parks Academy
  • Marfleet Children’s Centre

Programmes are also running in other local venues. For details of programmes starting near you please contact:  audrey.campbell@hullcc.gov.uk

HENRY in Kirklees

HENRY programmes are coming to Kirklees!

Join us for a fun-filled and supportive programme for all parents and carers with at least one child aged 0-5.

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Further Support

For more information specifically about the 0-5 years programme, please reach out via:

Work: 01484 456823
Email: amy.ritchie@kirklees.gov.uk

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HENRY Programmes are running in Leeds now!

For information on the Healthy Families Right from the Start programme, please email HENRY@Leeds.gov.uk

For information on the Healthy Families Growing Up programme, please email HENRY5-12@Leeds.gov.uk or click here to visit the website

 

HENRY Starting Solids Workshops are running in North Lincolnshire.  For more information, please contact North Lincolnshire 0-19 Health and Wellbeing Service on 0800 0199 951 or direct message via our Facebook page @northlincshealthvisitors

HENRY in Redcar & Cleveland

Our HENRY programmes have recently been held at the following locations:

  • Guisborough Children's Centre
  • Grangetown Children's Centre or South Bank Children's Centre
  • Redcar Coast Children's Centre

Additional programmes are also available at other local venues.

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Programme Information

For questions about our Preparation for Parenthood (antenatal) sessions, the 0-5 years 1-to-1 programme, or Healthy Families: Growing Up (5-12 years), please contact:

Admin Team
Email: 0-19hvsnservice@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Phone: 01643 444011

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Further Support

For more information specifically about the 0-5 years programme, please reach out to:

Tracey Helm
Email: tracey.helm@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Mobile: 07500 606923
Landline: 01642 776030

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For information about programmes running in York please contact the Healthy Child Service on 01904 555475

HENRY in Wakefield

Our Healthy Families: Right from the Start sessions will begin again in January 2025. These sessions provide parents and carers with practical tools and support to build healthier routines for their families.

To book a place, please contact your local HENRY delivery hub:

  • Sunbeam Family Hub
    Location: Lupset Crescent, Wakefield, WF2 8RH
    Phone: 01924 302333
  • Cedars Family Hub
    Location: Hardwick Road, Featherstone, WF7 5JB
    Phone: 01977 722215
  • Pomfret Family Hub
    Location: Rookhill Road, Pontefract, WF8 2DD
    Phone: 01977 722644

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Further Information

For more details about HENRY programmes in Wakefield, please contact:

Abigail Dundon
Phone: 0738 5939 804
Email: abigaildundon@wakefield.gov.uk

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Wales

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

HENRY programmes are running in Cwm Taf Morgannwg County Boroughs: Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Bridgend.

HENRY Programme Coordinator: Libby McIntosh 

Email: HENRY_CTM_PHW@wales.nhs.uk

Phone Number: 07901330393

Website: Henry - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (nhs.wales)

 

 

Mae rhaglenni HENRY yn rhedeg ym Mwrdeistrefi Sirol Cwm Taf Morgannwg: Merthyr Tudful, Rhondda Cynon Taf a Phen-y-bont ar Ogwr.

 HENRY Cydlynydd Rhaglen: Libby McIntosh 

 E-bost: HENRY_CTM_PHW@wales.nhs.uk

 Rhif Ffôn: 07901330393

 Gwefan: Henry - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (nhs.wales)

To find out about HENRY Programmes and Workshops in Port Talbot please contact Ann at

a.howarth@npt.gov.uk

To find out about HENRY Programmes and Workshops in Swansea Bay please contact Tracie Jennett on 01792 635400 or email

tracie.jennett@swansea.gov.uk

West Midlands

HENRY programmes are being held in local venues across Birmingham.

For information on programmes starting near you, please contact Fuazia Azad by telephone: 0121 4644376 or email:  fuazia.azad@stpaulstrust.org.uk

Alternatively, please contact Amy Winnett amy.winnett@barnardos.org.uk or on 0121 7022700

Or please contact Sarah Sandhu by telephone: 0121 7521900  or email: ssandhu@spurgeons.org

For Starting Solids workshops in St Paul's please contact a.kaur@springfieldproject.org.uk / 07546 305112

Free HENRY programmes are coming to Dudley for parents with children aged 0-5 and for those expecting a baby.  For more information, please email cypteam@dudley.gov.uk

Sandwell Family Hubs are delighted to launch the delivery of the HENRY Right from the Start programme for Sandwell residents with children aged 0-5yrs.

For further information and to make a booking, please contact Nicola Wilkins (Health, Well-being and Engagement Team Manager)  0121 559 9916 nicola.wilkins@barnardos.org.uk or 

Debi Madden: 0121 555 6756  debi.madden@barnardos.org.uk

HENRY in Walsall

HENRY programmes are coming soon to Walsall! These programmes will provide parents and carers with practical tools and support to help their families thrive.

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Contact Information

For more information about upcoming HENRY programmes in Walsall, please contact:

Mark Foster
Phone: 01922 652108
Email: mark.foster@walsall.gov.uk

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HENRY programmes are being held in local venues across Wolverhampton.

For information on programmes starting near you, please contact Julie Baker by telephone: 01902 441057 or email:  henry@wolverhampton.gov.uk

East Midlands

HENRY programmes are coming soon! Email Sarah.tessier@derby.gov.uk to find out more

HENRY programmes Healthy Families Right From the Start 0-5 years, Healthy Families Growing Up 5-12 years, and Fussy Eating online workshops are running either online or in local venues across Derbyshire.

For booking onto a programme, please click on this link to register www.livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk/healthierfutures

For further information contact Linda Roper or Carli Colley on llbd.family@derbyshire.gov.uk 

HENRY programmes are taking in Family Hubs across Leicestershire. To find out more and when a programme will be running near you, please email familyhubs@leics.gov.uk

HENRY programmes are running in -  

The Spring Charity, Annex Community Centre, Spring Lane, Northampton NN1 2JW or Online via Zoom 

For information on programmes starting near you, please contact 

Nicola Fowkes on 01604 245767 

email nicola.fowkes@springlaneprimary.com (or the office email address communityspringcharity@gmail.com)

South West

HENRY programmes have been held recently at:

  • Midsomer Norton Children’s Centre
  • Keynsham
  • Twerton
  • Peasdown Children’s Centre
  • First Steps Children’s Centre
  • Radstock Scout Hall

Programmes may also be running at other local venues. For details of programmes starting near you please contact: bathnes.thehub@hcrgcaregroup.com or Clare Coverdale on 07583 064547

HENRY programmes are being held at GL11 Community Hub:

GL11 Community Hub
Fairmead
Cam
Dursley
Glos
GL11 5JS

Programmes may also be running at other local venues. For details of programmes starting near you please contact: Kath Redmond: kathredmond@gl11.org.uk or on 01453 548530

For more information about HENRY in Somerset, please email Nicola Crocker at HENRY@somerset.gov.uk

 

 

 

HENRY in Torbay

Free HENRY programmes and workshops are available in Torbay for families with children under 12. These sessions provide practical support for building healthy routines, managing family challenges, and fostering positive relationships.

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Programme Schedule

Healthy Families: Right from the Start Programme

Who? Families living in Torquay (TQ1 and TQ2) with children aged 6 months to 5 years.
When? Begins Tuesday 3rd September 2024, 9:30am–11:30am, for 8 weeks.
Where? St. Edmund's Family Hub, Torquay.

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Workshops Schedule

Fussy Eating Workshop

Who? Families with children aged 1 to 7 years.
When? Monday 29th July 2024, 10:00am–12:00pm.
Where? The Barn Family Hub, Brixham.

Understanding Children’s Behaviours Workshop

Who? Families with children aged 0 to 12 years.
When? Monday 12th August 2024, 10:00am–11:30am.
Where? The Barn Family Hub, Brixham.

Looking After Ourselves Workshop

Who? Families with children aged 0 to 12 years.
When? Monday 19th August 2024, 10:00am–11:30am.
Where? The Barn Family Hub, Brixham.

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Contact Information

For more details or to request a place on any programme or workshop, please complete the online form:
Fill Out the Form Here →

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South East and Channel Islands

HENRY in East Sussex

HENRY programmes are now available in East Sussex, offering support for parents and carers of children aged 0-5 years and 5-12 years.

Our programmes provide practical tools and strategies to build healthier family routines, promote emotional well-being, and encourage positive parenting habits.

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Programmes Information

  • For 0-5 Years

For details about programmes supporting parents and carers of children aged 0-5 years, please contact:

Donna McAdam
Phone: 01323 464551 / 07500 123652
Email: Donna.mcadam@eastsussex.gov.uk

  • For 5-12 Years

To inquire about or refer families to programmes supporting children aged 5-12 years, please contact:

Megan Sayer-Bradley
School Health One Point (SHOP)
Phone: 0300 123 4062
Email: kentchft.esschoolhealthservice@nhs.net
Website: East Sussex Children NHS

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HENRY programmes will be running on Guernsey in the Autumn. Please check back to find out more

For details of programmes starting near you please contact:

HENRY programmes and/or workshops are running either online or in local venues in Luton.

For details of programmes starting near you, please contact Rachel Gough on: rachelgough@eyalliance.org.uk  07706 309371 or at FlyingStart@eyalliance.org.uk

London

HENRY in Bexley

HENRY programmes and workshops are available for families in Bexley. Sessions are held online or at local venues, providing flexible options to support your family's needs.

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Contact Information

For details about upcoming programmes or workshops in your area, please reach out to:

Deborah Brown
Email: deborah.brown@bexley.gov.uk

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Programmes are currently running in Brent. Please contact Marie Skyers on Marie.Skyers@brent.gov.uk or on 07968 223 121 to find out more. 

HENRY is running a parent and family service in City & Hackney called Best Start with HENRY. The Best Start service supports families with children aged 0-5 with family programmes and a wide range of workshops.

Find out more about HENRY in City & Hackney

HENRY programmes have been held recently at:

  • Comberton Children’s Centre
  • Daubeney Children’s Centre
  • Woodberry Down Children’s Centre
  • Sebright Primary School
  • Gainsborough Children’s Centre
  • Ishan Children’s Centre
  • Linden Children’s Centre
  • Morningside Children’s Centre
  • Tyssen Children’s Centre

For a calendar of all the events happening in the City and Hackney area please click here

Alternatively, please contact us by telephone: 07519109876 or email: hcsupport@henry.org.uk

Croydon

HENRY is running a parent and family service in Croydon. The service supports families with children aged 0-7yrs through group family programmes.

Find out more

HENRY programmes are held at local Children’s Centres across the Borough and online.

For details of programmes starting near you, please contact us at croydon@henry.org.uk or on 020 8156 6400.

HENRY in Enfield

Free HENRY workshops, including Starting Solids, are now running in Enfield.

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Contact Information

For more information or to request a place, please contact:

Phone: 0208 106 9996
Email: Zismail@ccenfield.org

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Free HENRY programmes and workshops are running in Haringey.

Healthy Families: Right from the Start is for families with children 0-5. For more details, or to request a place, please contact              

whh-tr.henryreferrals@nhs.net

 

HENRY in Harrow

Free HENRY programmes are running in Harrow for families with children aged 0-5.

Join us for the 8-week HENRY Healthy Families: Right from the Start group programme. 

Free creche spaces are available to support families attending.

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Programme Information

  • Kenmore Park Children’s Centre

Location: Kenmore Park First School, Warneford Rd, Harrow HA3 9HZ
Schedule: 8 weekly sessions, starting Wednesday, 22nd January 2025
Time: 9.30am–12.00pm (please note the first session will run from 9.30am–12.30pm)

For Kenmore Park referrals, please contact:

Kelly Edwards
Email: kelly.edwards@harrow.gov.uk

  • Chandos Children's Centre

Location: 78 Chandos Crescent, Edgware, HA8 6HL
Schedule: 8 weekly sessions, starting Thursday, 23rd January 2025
Time: 9.30am–12.00pm (please note the first session will run from 9.30am–12.30pm)

For Chandos referrals, please contact:

Phillipa Annenberg
Email: philippa.annenberg@harrow.gov.uk

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Further Support

For details about HENRY programmes, please contact:

Debi Lazenby
HENRY National Family Support Officer
Phone: 07720 090941
Email: debi.lazenby@henry.org.uk

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Free HENRY programmes are running in Havering for families with children aged 0-5 (Healthy Families Right from the Start). For information, please contact Kelly Miles by telephone: 01708 576000 or 07711 018095 or email: kelly.miles@nelft.nhs.uk

Free HENRY programmes are also running for families with children aged 5-12 (Healthy Families Growing Up). For more information, please contact Taslima Akther: taslima.akther@havering.gov.uk  or telephone 0170 843 2245

 

HENRY programmes are running in Kingston for families with children 0-5 (Healthy Families Right From the Start) or with children 5-11 (Healthy Families Growing Up).

For information please contact us at henry@yourhealthcare.org or to ask to join a free programme please complete this form 

For Group Programmes running by Evelina in Lambeth, please contact

gst-tr.HVsupportanddevelopmentworker@nhs.net or visit https://bit.ly/EvelinaHENRY to see when our programmes are running

 

 

HENRY programmes are running in Lewisham.

If your child is aged 0-5,  please contact Dawn Wilson-Darke by telephone: 07377 724250 or email: dawn.wilsondarke@eyalliance.org.uk

 

If your child is aged 5-12, please contact Jacqueline Nelson by telephone 07500 882809 or email: Jacqueline.nelson@nhs.net

For Group Programmes running by Evelina in Southwark, please contact  gst-tr.HVsupportanddevelopmentworker@nhs.net and or visit https://bit.ly/EvelinaHENRY to see when programmes are running. 

HENRY in Tower Hamlets

HENRY programmes are available in Tower Hamlets, offering support for families with young children.

Join us for the following free workshops and programmes, which also include free resources:

  • Preparation for Parenthood
  • Starting Solids
  • Looking After Ourselves

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Contact Information

For more information or to book a place, please contact:
Email: parenthood@sistercircle.org.uk
Phone: 020 7377 9644

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HENRY is running a parent and family service in Waltham Forest called Best Start. The Best Start service supports families with children aged 0-5 with a wide range of services, family programmes and drop-in sessions.

Find out more

HENRY programmes have been held recently at:

  • Queens Road, Leyton
  • Wyemead Centre Chingford
  • Leytonstone
  • Walthamstow

We have a virtual offer running for families at this time. For details of programmes starting near you, please contact Laurie Aissani at laurie.aissani@henry.org.uk or on 0208 496 5223 / 07720 090 951

For a calendar of all the events happening in the Waltham Forest area please click here

International

In 2012 we delivered our first international training in Hong Kong.

In 2013 HENRY entered a franchise agreement to extend the HENRY programme into Israel.

In 2017 we worked with the ground-breaking Amsterdam Healthy Weight Partnership to train staff in the First 1000 Days team and youth health service.

Scotland

HENRY programmes are running in Aberdeenshire.

For more information please email gram.henryaberdeenshire@nhs.scot or call 07772 580512

HENRY in Greater Glasgow and Clyde

We are offering a range of free workshops and programmes across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) to support families with children aged 0-5 and 5-12.

Programmes include:

  • Group sessions for parents of children aged 0-5 and 5-12.
  • Practical workshops providing tools and strategies for healthier family lifestyles.

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Registration Information

To access registration forms, visit the "How and Where to Access HENRY" section of the Child and Young Persons Healthy Weight - NHSGGC website.

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Contact Information

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Further Support

For more details, please contact:
Kirsty Haggerty
Email: Kirsty.Haggerty@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

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HENRY in Orkney

Free HENRY programmes and workshops are available in Orkney, supporting families with children aged 0-5 years. These programmes provide practical tools and support to help families build healthier routines and stronger connections.

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Contact Information

For general inquiries or further information about HENRY programmes and workshops, please contact:

Email: ork.henry@nhs.scot
Phone: 01856 888084

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Request a Place

To request a place on a free programme or workshop, please complete this registration form.

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HENRY programmes are running in Shetland.  For more information, please contact Fern.Jamieson@nhs.scot

To request a free place on a HENRY programme, please complete this form  https://forms.office.com/r/awiA7vT3f9

HENRY programmes are coming soon. 

For more information please email wi.henry@nhs.scot or phone 01851 708279

East

HENRY programmes are being held in local venues around Hertfordshire in partnership with Beezee Bodies; for more information please contact 01707 248648.

Or contact Hannah Roko by email: hannah.roko@henry.org.uk 

HENRY in Suffolk

HENRY programmes and workshops are available for families across Suffolk. Sessions are offered online or at local venues, providing flexible support to meet the needs of parents and carers.

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Contact Information

For details about upcoming programmes or workshops in your area, please contact:

Healthy Living Service
Email: healthylivingservice@suffolk.gov.uk

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HENRY programmes are coming soon! To find out more email Sharon.scott@maximusuk.co.uk

HENRY in the Channel Islands