NHS has introduced a new programme to assist residents in achieving weight loss and maintaining their overall well-being
15/08/2023
The introduction of a new 12-week self-referral programme can bring advantages to community members. This is a free and easily accessible programme which aims to help individuals in enhancing their health and weight management.
To access the programme, participants must meet the following criteria:
- Age 18 or over.
- A BMI (Body Mass Index) greater than 30. The BMI threshold will be lowered to 27.5 for people from black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, who are at an increased risk of conditions such as Type 2 diabetes at a lower BMI.
Sign up via this link: https://public.wmp.nhs.uk/?icb=QNC
For more information, please contact msepartnership.comms@nhs.net
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