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.

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.

There is now no need to book onto any of the walks, you can just go along and complete a form at the start point. For full details on locations, times and walk lengths please visit SASP’s website.

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. 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. 

Talking Therapies 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. Talking Therapies is for people experiencing mild to moderate depression, general anxiety and worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, traumatic memories , obsessive compulsive disorder and adjustment to living with a long term physical health condition. 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: visit the their website or call for more information.

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 are a low cost service and in some cases are able to offer bursaries to clients on a very low income.