Feel better inside and out by signing up for 24 weeks of free support to help you manage your weight.
What is the adult weight management service?
The adult weight management service is a 24-week programme designed to improve your physical and mental health by helping you eat well and get moving.
Clients report feeling more confident, having more energy, sleeping better and seeing an improvement in their general wellbeing.
A team of friendly and highly skilled weight management advisors will be there every step of the way through a combination of online, telephone and face-to-face support.
You’ll get a personalised weight loss plan to help you make positive changes and it’s completely free.
If you achieve a five per cent weight loss after the first 12 weeks of the programme, you’ll get another 12 weeks of free support.
Who is the service for?
The adult weight management service is for people over 18 who live, work or are registered with a GP in North Yorkshire.
The programme is available for people with a BMI of 30 or over, or anyone with a BMI of 25 or above who is also in a black or minority ethnic group, or has conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease or hypertension.
BMI stands for ‘body mass index’ and is a way to find out if you're a healthy weight for your height. You can calculate your BMI on the NHS Choices website.
If you’re still not sure how to work out your BMI or have any of the health conditions mentioned above, your GP will be able to give you advice on the programme.
If you are not eligible to use the service, you can still find information on losing weight on the NHS Choices website.
How do I contact my local adult weight management service?
There are six adult weight management schemes in North Yorkshire covering the whole county.
You can contact your local scheme direct, or you can ask your GP about the programme.
Contact details and a link to more information about each scheme can be found in the following table.