Staying Healthy by Looking After Your Weight
If you’re overweight, losing weight has many health benefits. It might help reduce the risk of developing health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Making small, simple changes to what and how much you are eating and drinking can really help you lose the pounds
Follow this link for the free NHS Weight Loss Plan App, and find out about weight loss programmes available in Wandsworth Lose weight – Better Health – NHS
Weight loss programme for Wandsworth residents
Making a change for life does not need to be difficult. With a little help, it can be really rewarding and fun.
The Wandsworth Adult Weight Management service offers a 12-week weight-loss programme run by Enable Leisure and Culture.
It is a free service consists of group sessions and additional support in between meetings for up to one year. The 12 weekly sessions cover:
- Group physical activities with a qualified exercise instructor – activities are adjusted based on ability
- Healthy eating and nutrition educational sessions with qualified nutritionists, including cooking on a budget
- Peer and coaching support
Speak to your GP surgery or the Wandsworth Wellbeing Hub to be referred to the service.
At risk of diabetes?
What is your risk of having diabetes? Calculate your risk here – Diabetes UK – Know Your Risk of Type 2 diabetes
Have you had diabetes in pregnancy ( gestational diabetes)?
Self-register for the Healthier You Diabetes Prevention Programme
Have diabetes?
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme supports adults living with obesity who also have a diagnosis of diabetes, hypertension or both, to manage their weight and improve their health.
It is a 12-week online behavioural and lifestyle programme that people can access via a smartphone or computer with internet access for more information please watch this Video link.
Contact the GP practice if you would like a referral or to discuss other programmes available.