NHS digital weight management programme

After the challenges of Covid-19 and lockdown life, this is perfect time for the NHS to support people to have healthier lifestyles through its digital weight management programme. With different levels of support and a choice of providers, it is designed to offer patients with support in a way that suits them to manage their weight and improve longer term health outcomes.

The free programme provides online access to a 12-week weight management service which is personally tailored to support you on your journey to a healthier lifestyle. As a digital programme it can be used anywhere, allowing you to complete the programme in your own time, at a pace that works for you.

Once you’ve signed up you will be guided through informative articles, nutrition and lifestyle advice as well as tips on incorporating regular, enjoyable physical activity and active travel into your life to help you achieve your goals. Support will be provided to overcome challenges and any setbacks you may come across.

It can be tough to make changes, but with a digital programme you can take control of your weight and help reduce the risk of ill health, all in your own time, at your own pace.

There has never a better time to look after your wellbeing!

Download the programme leaflet (PDF)

Check if you’re eligible for this programme

To be eligible for this programme you must meet ALL the following criteria:

Be over the age of 18
Have a BMI of 30+ (or 27.5+ if you are from a Black, Asian or ethnic minority background)
You can check your BMI here>
Have a diagnosis of diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2) or hypertension or both

Unfortunately you are not eligible for the programme if any of the following apply:

You are recorded as having moderate or severe frailty
You are pregnant
You have an active eating disorder
You are a person for whom a weight management programme is considered to pose greater risk of harm than benefit
You have had bariatric surgery in the last two years

See below for links to other resources that can help with weight management.

How to access the programme

If you are eligible for this programme please telephone 01969 622391 and ask for a routine telephone consultation with a GP.

Weight management resources

If you have any concerns about your eating behaviours, please contact a GP to discuss.

Choose to Lose

Weight management programme provided by Richmondshire District Council

NHS Better Health

Free support and tools to help you improve your health and wellbeing

Change 4 Life

Lots of healthy eating tips, recipes, free apps and fun ways to exercise for all the family

Live Well

Advice, tips and tools to help you make the best choices about your health and wellbeing

British Heart Foundation

UK’s number one heart charity offers information about heart disease and advice on how you can help prevent it

parkrun

parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world, open to everyone, safe and easy to take part in

Diabetes UK

Support for everyone affected by diabetes including advice on healthy eating and exercise

Mind

Advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem

MyFitnessPal – app

Comprehensive database of foods – both brand names and average portions provided. Recipes/ingredient lists can be added for analysis. User can scan the barcode of foods for accurate input. NOTE: Exercise tracker over estimates calories burned so we advise that you do not include any calories burned from exercise to increase your daily calorie allowance.

Carbs & Cals app

Credible information as it has been analysed by a registered dietitian. User friendly. Has some brand names. Also has web support.