Case study: Lambeth council

Lambeth has trained over 1,000 local frontline staff in how to identify, raise and refer children with weight problems for appropriate support. This has included school nurses, health visitors, GPs, practice nurses and community workers being given practical tools, including leaflets, a BMI (body mass index) wheel and growth charts.The nutrition training offered to children’s centre staff and those working in early years settings includes tips on common issues – for example dealing w