Healthy Choices
Healthy Choices offers practical support and guidance to help people attain and manage healthier lifestyles through local weight loss sessions.
How do I join Healthy Choices ?
Enrolment into Healthy Choices is by referral from your local health professional i.e. a GP or practice nurse. They will measure your height and weight, calculating your body mass index and discuss whether the programme will meet your individual needs. If Healthy Choices is right for you, your details will be passed to the Healthy Choices Team here at Healthy Living Wessex.
The key criteria for referral is to have a body mass index of 30 or over and be motivated and able to take part in this programme.
Once we receive your referral our Healthy Choices team will contact you via telephone to discuss your local options and talk you through the whole scheme and what to expect. They will help you choose a weight management programme that is right for you and talk through any worries you may have so that you are supported on your first step to a lighter and healthier you.
You will then be sent a pack of 12 vouchers which entitle you to free membership of a local participating weight management group (e.g. either Weight Watchers or Slimming World) for a period of 12 weeks.
Simply present one voucher at each weekly meeting.
What is my commitment if I am referred onto Healthy Choices ?
To gain the maximum benefit from Healthy Choices you should attend each weekly session for 12 weeks. You will then be encouraged to return for a free 'weigh in' 3 months after the end of your programme to monitor your progress and discuss any issues.
How much does participation in Healthy Choices cost ?
Healthy Choices is a 12 week programme that is free on referral from your GP or other health professional.