Support to lose weight
Free weight loss support
Please note:
We’re seeing lots of interest in our Adult Healthy Weight Programme, which means we may take longer to get in touch. If you’ve already referred yourself, don’t worry – we have your details and will contact you when an appointment becomes available.
You can still refer yourself at any time, and while you wait, our self-help resources are available.
Achieving a healthy weight that is right for you is about more than the numbers on a scale. It’s a step towards improving your overall health, energy and wellbeing. Maintaining a weight that supports your health can reduce your risk of developing serious conditions like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. It can also boost your energy levels, support better mental health, and increase your mobility.
The Choose You programme has been designed to help you make gradual changes, eating more healthily, becoming more active, developing new habits and experiencing improved wellbeing. These changes will help you stay healthy into the future.
This Service does not prescribe weight loss medication – find out why through the local Health and Care Partnership.
Health and wellbeing coaching
If you would like extra support before starting one of our programmes, our health and wellbeing coaches can help you build confidence and motivation to make positive changes.
What you’ll receive
- Up to four telephone or Microsoft Teams sessions with a trained health and wellbeing coach
- Support to identify barriers and develop healthier routines and habits
- Help to set realistic, achievable goals
- Practical techniques to boost confidence and motivation
- Additional support alongside your Choose You programme to help you achieve your goals
How it works
After you refer yourself, we will contact you to complete an initial assessment. If health and wellbeing coaching could benefit you, we’ll discuss this option with you.
Taking part is entirely optional. If you’d like coaching support, appointments will be arranged at a time that works for you.
Need language or communication support?
Choose You offers free interpreter and British Sign Language (BSL) support. Simply let our Client Services team know when you book. This support is available for stop smoking appointments, the HENRY programme and face-to-face weight management sessions.
“Ravi [my contact at Choose You] was very approachable, she called when she said she would and went above and beyond as she understood the reasons I needed later appointments, I found her very calming.”
- Choose You service user
Ready to get support?
Even if you’re unsure about making a change, we’d still like to hear from you. Our specialists can guide you through the process.