Level 2: Weight Management / Exercise Referral

Level 2: Weight Management / Exercise Referral Programme

This level of the programme is for people who suffer with more severe health problems, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, angina, obesity and any other heart disease risk factors.

The Programme has 2 components:

Part a) 12-week Weight Management Programme:                         

This is a free group programme for people who would benefit from weight management support.   It also allows one to one support for those needing further advice or uncomfortable in a group environment.  The programme increases your knowledge and will give you the skills necessary to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.  It not only covers nutritional advice, but also focuses on goal setting, behaviour change, habits, coping mechanisms and relapses, all of which are essential for weight management.

The Weight Management Programme is available at a number of venues right across the borough, and also includes monthly follow up support for up to 12-months after completion.

All participants taking part in the Weight Management Programme are offered free fruit and vegetable vouchers to help them on their way to five-a-day.

As weight management is most successful through a combination of healthy eating and exercise, all weight management participants will also take part in the Exercise Referral Programme outlined below:

Part (b) 14- week Exercise Referral Programme (age 8+, including family referral):

The Exercise Referral Programme is for both families and individual referrals from the age of 8 and over.

Similar to the Early Intervention Programme, this gives you a 14-week supported programme of physical activity, at a subsidised cost, under the guidance of an Active Lifestyles Referral Officer.  The physical activity programmes on offer include gym usage, classes, swimming and yoga, through to walking, cycling, and community based activities.

The programme includes a full health assessment before, during and after, motivational support throughout, the offer of reduced price membership after the 14-weeks, plus monthly follow up support for 12-months to ensure you continue your healthy lifestyle.

All physical activity programmes are geared towards your individually desired goals, and also gives you access to specific “Active Sefton” sessions to encourage group support and help you to meet new friends.