Healthier Wealthier Families In East London: HWFinEL

Launched by UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LONDON · Mar 6, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

The "Healthier Wealthier Families In East London" trial is focused on understanding how connecting money advice services with regular health check-ups for new parents can improve both their financial situation and overall health. Many families, especially those with newborns, struggle with their finances, especially during tough economic times. This study aims to see if providing financial guidance during routine health appointments can help parents manage their money better and, in turn, create a healthier environment for their children.

To participate in this trial, parents must be 16 years or older and have a baby less than three months old who is registered with the health visitor service. Only one parent from each family will be included, and they need to be willing to answer some questions about their experiences. Participants will be divided into two groups: one will receive direct financial advice during their health check-ups, while the other will get standard care and information on where to find financial help. This trial is not yet recruiting, but it aims to support low-income families and ensure that all children get the best possible start in life.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Mothers or fathers aged 16 years or over.\*
• • Mothers or fathers with a live baby/babies less than three months old who are registered with the health visitor service in LBTH, at the point of consent, who respond Yes to a screening question asking if they wish to receive advice about money.\*\*
• • Able to provide informed consent.
• • Able and willing to complete questionnaires.
• Please note:
• • \*Only one parent will be recruited. If one parent is under the age of 16, they will not be eligible.
• • \*\*If the participant has multiple children, at least one child must be \<3 months old.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• Mothers or fathers with:
• • Any known safeguarding concern.
• • Maternal or paternal diagnosis of learning difficulty that affects the capacity to consent.
• • A baby/babies who have significant medical complications (e.g., inpatient on a neonatal unit).