Check if you’re eligible for this programme
To be eligible for this programme you must meet ALL the following criteria:
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.