Weight Loss with BETTER

Our adult weight management programme utilises behaviour change techniques to support you to lose weight and gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. The  12-week programme consists of weekly group session lasting 2 hours and includes a nutritional workshop and a physical activity session. 

The programmes will run across a number of our local Greenwich leisure centres, at varying times of the day and will be FREE for those patients eligible for the service. Participants will be able to take out a Healthwise membership to support their weight loss also where they will have access the gym, swimming and exercise classes whilst participating on the programme. This membership is subsidised at £20 p/m on direct debit or £4.30 on pay as you go.

To be eligible for the Weight management programme you must be:

• Aged 18 years or over
• Royal Borough of Greenwich resident
• Ready to make a lifestyle change and able to commit to a 12-week programme

Either:

• Overweight (BMI >25 or >23.5 BAME*) with risk factors for; Type 2 diabetes or CVD (Family history of CVD / Diabetes, Hypertension, High Cholesterol, Pre- diabetes

Or

• Obese (BMI >30 or >27.5 BAME*)

* BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic)

To be able to take part you must be referred either by your GP or self refer here.