Being a healthy weight can sometimes be complicated. You may need different kinds of support and information to achieve a weight that is healthy for you. 

Couch to 5K is a 9 week running plan for beginners. Health Connections Mendip will be holding a face-to-face group in the future but for now do visit the NHS website or download the Couch to 5K app to get started. If you’d like to go on our list for future couch to 5K groups please call or email using the details below.

Being a healthy weight can sometimes be complicated. You may need different kinds of support and information to achieve a weight that is healthy for you. 

Facilitated by Health Connections Mendip. Do you want to get fitter and move more? Do you want to meet others and look at topics such as sleep, exercise, healthy eating, hydration, connecting and relaxation? If so,  join in with this rolling programme of 15 minute sessions, followed by peer support. Come along to one or all the sessions. Join at anytime in the programme. For anyone living in Mendip.

There are lots of things that can have an impact on being a healthy weight. As well as eating healthily, you might want to look at other things such as improving your sleep, relaxing more, moving more, counselling services and reducing alcohol intake. You may want to get support online, in person, by yourself or in a group. There are lots of ways to get started. If you want to chat through what you think might be the best option for you, do contact Health Connections Mendip. Below are a few options:

1. You can have a look at the NHS Better Health website which has a free 12 week course and also discounts on well known national healthy eating plans and groups. These include NHS weight loss plan, Slimming World, GetSlim, Noom, Weight Watchers, Second Nature and Healthier for Life. You do not need a GP referral – just visit the Better Health website HERE.  https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/lose-weight/

2. You can join Health Connections Mendip’s Healthy Lifestyle programme. This is currently online. Each week focusses on a different topic for 15 minutes and then there is peer support and goal setting – you can join for one or all of the sessions. Just contact Health Connections Mendip or visit our website.

3. You can have a look at the Health Connections Mendip website and browse our Healthy Weight resources and our directory of services where you will find lots of community groups and services that might be of interest to you eg walking groups, stop smoking services, places to make new friends, support for your mental health and much more.

4. If you are at high risk of type 2 diabetes, you may be eligible for the free NHS Healthier You service, which will help you to eat more healthily, lose weight and get more physically active. Take this quick and easy test to find out if you are at risk of type 2 diabetes. If you have a score greater than 16 you can self refer to the NHS Diabetes Prevention Program here.  https://preventing-diabetes.co.uk/know-your-risk-dtc/

Alternatively if you have a recent HbA1c reading from your GP surgery, the date the test was taken and your NHS number you can provide these details online using our self-referral form available here  https://preventing-diabetes.co.uk/self-referral/

5. If you need a bit of extra help to discuss your options and explore what you think might really help you, then do contact Health Connections Mendip and a Health Connector can work alongside you to help develop a plan that is based on what matters to you.

See below for Health Connections Mendip contact details.

Being a healthy weight can sometimes be complicated. You may need different kinds of support and information to achieve a weight that is healthy for you. 

Mendip Health Walks are devised to help you to feel good, to have more energy, to sleep better and to
manage your weight. All walks are free of charge and are led by a team of Volunteer Walk Leaders.

All walks need to be booked in advance and will be subject to Covid restrictions. Full details on locations, times and walk lengths:

To book your place please call the number below.

COVID-19 Update: Please note due to current coronavirus restrictions this service may be affected. Please check with the service provider.

Being a healthy weight can sometimes be complicated. You may need different kinds of support and information to achieve a weight that is healthy for you. 

On Track is a goal setting group service. Come along to these friendly peer led groups where you can join people who are setting goals that might improve their health and wellbeing. Get support and support others, get on track and have a chat over a cup of tea.  Please contact us on 01373 468368 for specific dates and to register for a place.
Frome Every other Tuesday, 10.00am to 11.30am – Frome Medical Practice, Enos Way, BA11 1FH
Shepton Mallet Every other Thursday, 10.30am to 12.00pm – MIND Hub, 57C High Street, Shepton Mallet BA4 5AQ
Street Every other Friday, 3.00pm to 4.30pm – Fondo Lounge, 107 High St, Street BA16 0EY

Being a healthy weight can sometimes be complicated. You may need different kinds of support and information to achieve a weight that is healthy for you. 

Overeaters anonymous provide insight into problems of eating compulsively, strength to deal with it, and a very real hope that there is a solution. They are a charity offering support meetings, the steps programme and a range of online tools and resources.

Being a healthy weight can sometimes be complicated. You may need different kinds of support and information to achieve a weight that is healthy for you. 

Somerset Drug and Alcohol Service offers free, confidential advice and support to anyone whose life is being adversely affected by drug and/or alcohol use. They offer help to anyone whatever their age, as well as their partners, other family members and friends. You can contact the service on the number below; opening hours are Monday to Friday 9-5.

Being a healthy weight can sometimes be complicated. You may need different kinds of support and information to achieve a weight that is healthy for you. 

We offer a wide range of treatments for adults 18 years of age and over who are registered with a GP surgery in the Somerset area, in a variety of different ways, so that we can help as many people as possible access talking therapies. Our aim is that our therapies should intrude as little as possible in your everyday life, but still have the best chance of delivering positive outcomes for you.

If you are 18 years or over and registered at a GP surgery in Somerset, there are a number of ways you can refer yourself to Talking Therapies:

Go to the Talking Therapies website and Click here to complete the secure online self-referral form. If you have access to a printer you can print and complete this self referral form and return it to us via the freepost address:  Freepost RTRE-UJCG-XXZG, Referral Coordinator, Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Pearl House, Church Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5AT

Pick up a self-referral form from your GP surgery or your Community Hospital, complete this and post it back to us (Freepost) or speak to your GP who can refer you directly to us. If you are already receiving treatment through Somerset Partnership you can speak to your health professional  who can refer you to us for an Emotional Health Check.

Being a healthy weight can sometimes be complicated. You may need different kinds of support and information to achieve a weight that is healthy for you. 

The Somerset Exercise Referral Scheme offers activities for those with a diagnosed medical condition. Health Professionals can refer people who will benefit from a personalised physical activity programme to the GP Exercise Referral Scheme. For more information talk to your GP.

Current providers in Mendip are -Wells Leisure Centre, Leanne Trainer (Independent – various locations), Shepton Mallet Leisure Centre, Frome Leisure Centre – More information of these can be found on your referral form.

Being a healthy weight can sometimes be complicated. You may need different kinds of support and information to achieve a weight that is healthy for you. 

Professional and affordable counselling to people around Frome, Bath, Bristol and Street. We acknowledge that some people can not afford to pay our fees and we maintain a bursary fund for clients in hardship to access limited counselling at subsidised rates.