Healthy Hearts & Plates
- nate703
- Jan 1
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
Healthy Hearts & Plates is a free, community-led project supporting heart, kidney and diabetes health for residents in Waltham Forest.
The project combines gentle movement, culturally relevant food demonstrations and simple,
jargon-free health information to support prevention, early awareness and self-management of
long-term health conditions.
Can’t attend in person? You can still take part
If you’re unable to attend our in-person sessions, you can still be involved by completing our short online health questionnaire.
The questionnaire helps us understand what information and support would be most useful for you. It is not a medical assessment and does not replace advice from your GP or nurse.
Takes 5–7 minutes • Free • Confidential • Follow-up
If you choose to leave your contact details, a member of the Skills Within team will check in with you to share relevant resources, local support or information about future sessions.
About the project
Healthy Hearts & Plates focuses on conditions that disproportionately affect Black and South Asian communities, including:
Cardiovascular (heart) disease
Chronic kidney disease
Type 2 diabetes
Through relaxed, welcoming sessions, the project supports people to:
Increase awareness of health risks
Build confidence around diet, movement and wellbeing
Learn practical, affordable ways to make small lifestyle changes
Access information about NHS health checks and local support
All activity is delivered in partnership with local organisations and shaped by community voices.
In-person sessions
When: Mondays, 12 January to 2 February 2026
Where: SoulFoods Farmacy, Leytonstone
Cost: Free
Format: Drop-in, friendly and informal
Each session includes nutrition workshops using African, Caribbean and South Asian food, Interactive, friendly health talks, gentle movement to culturally rooted, high-vibrational and upbeat music. Free ginger tea and cultural food samples.
Important information
Free and confidential
Not a medical assessment
No diagnosis or treatment provided
Optional follow-up only if you choose
Get involved
Whether you attend in person or complete the questionnaire online, your participation helps us tailor support, demonstrations and signposting to what matters most to the community.
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