Healthy You is designed to support you or you and your family to help you meet your lifestyle goals, which might be to be more active, eat better, or manage your weight.
For individuals, families, children and adults, Healthy You is provided for free by Active North Yorkshire, our sport and active wellbeing service.
A team of friendly, qualified Healthy You advisors will be there every step of the way through a combination of options, including one-to-one, group, online, telephone and face-to-face support. Advisors will support you to set personalised goals to help you make positive changes to your health and wellbeing.
Following an initial programme of support for up to three months, we will keep in touch with you for up to a year to help you maintain your lifestyle changes.
Who can access Healthy You
You are eligible to access Healthy You if you are actively thinking about making lifestyle changes and are either:
- an adult with a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 30 (or equal or greater than 25 if you are from a black or minority ethnic group or have a condition such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease or hypertension)
- a child aged four or above at or above the ninety first centile for BMI - exceptions will be made for children and young people with no centile or BMI measure available
You can calculate your BMI on the NHS website. If you are still not sure how to work out your BMI or you have any of the health conditions mentioned above, your GP or other health care professional will be able to give you advice on the service.
If you are not eligible to use the service, you can still find information on how to make changes to improve your health on the NHS Better Health website.
Applying for Healthy You
The Healthy You service covers the whole of North Yorkshire, with teams in your local area.
To self-refer or ask your GP or healthcare professional to apply on your behalf please use the forms below, depending on where you live.
Download our Healthy You referral form for the Craven area (docx / 106 KB)
Download our Healthy You referral form for the Hambleton area (docx / 106 KB)
Complete our Healthy You referral form for the Harrogate area
Download our Healthy You referral form for the Richmondshire area (docx / 106 KB)
Download our Healthy You referral form for the Scarborough and Ryedale areas (docx / 106 KB)
Download our Healthy You referral form for the Selby area (docx / 106 KB)
What service users say about the programme
Watch real-life examples of people who have become healthier and happier after using our service.
Leanne's story
Chris's story
How to eat healthily
Healthy eating can help improve your digestion, increase your sense of wellbeing and reduce the risk of illness.
The key to eating well is having the correct proportions of a variety of foods for a balanced diet, in line with the Eatwell Guide on the NHS website.
You can find advice about eating well on the NHS website which includes information about different food groups we should include in our diet and in what proportions.
The free food scanner app Food Facts can scan your food labels and tell you how much added sugar is in the food you are buying, to help you decide what food choices to make.
Why being active is important
Being active is wonderful for your physical and mental health and wellbeing. Moving more can reduce your risk of ill health, keep your body strong and your mind alert. For some it can be a great way to meet people. Find something that you enjoy and be active every day.
Other useful sources of information
- the NHS Better Health website has advice and support for losing weight, getting active and stopping smoking. It also includes access to a free, digital weight loss plan on the NHS website.
- the Live Well information on the NHS website has information on weight, diet and physical activity
- the NHS healthier families website has ideas and help on how to make small changes that add up to a healthier, happier future for you or your family
- the Join the Movement pages on the Sport England website includes ideas for how to get active in and around your home
- our healthy weight support for children, young people and families page has information about children and young people's healthy eating and weight management
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