We have been awarded funding by Lancashire County Council’s Public Health department to provide an adult weight management plan for people classed as overweight or obese in Wyre. We are delighted to be working alongside Slimming World® to provide access to 12 week funded programmes for Wyre residents age over 18 with a BMI between 30 - 45.
Managing weight is key to reducing other health risks and we want to work with health professionals to offer a solution. Slimming World® is a well-established organisation with an effective evidence based programme focusing on nutrition, physical activity and behaviour change. Their consultants offer support, friendship and inspiration in a virtual or in person group.
Read success stories of how the programme has helped participants improve their physical and mental health.
Eligibility
To access the Wyre weight management programme with Slimming World, you must fulfil the following criteria:
You are eligible if:
- you are aged over 18
- you are a Wyre Resident or have a GP in the Wyre borough
- you have a BMI over 30 and under 45. Check your BMI using the NHS calculator.
You are not eligible if:
- you have been a self-funded member of a Weight Management provider in the last 6 months
- you have been on the programme before in the last 12 months
- you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- you have an eating disorder
Apply online or talk to your GP or health care professional for a referral. Referrals are only allowed twice onto the programme.
Success stories
Read the success stories of just some of those who have had success joining the weight management programme.
How to register
Complete the online registration form
If you would prefer to complete the form and send it to us, you can download a pdf copy of the registration form. Details on where to send it are on the registration form.
Please only apply once for the Wyre weight management programme per year. Multiple applications by the same person will not be accepted. Applications can take 7-10 days to process so please wait to be contacted.
Free low impact classes
We are also working with Fylde Coast YMCA to offer people who complete their 12 week weight management programme with Slimming World the opportunity to take part in some free low impact activity sessions. This will help you to continue your excellent progress by becoming more active. Terms and conditions apply, please email community@wyre.gov.uk to find out more.