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'WEIGHT MATTERS' GROUPS

'Weight Matters' – offers weight management groups based on the good practice that has been identified by Weight Concern’s 'Shape Up' programme which is referenced as an example of good practice and is under-pinned by NICE guidelines.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR
FREE

Weight Matters Groups in:-
Wadebridge commencing  Wednesday 28th July from 11-1pm
      Camborne  commencing Thursday     29th July from 1pm-3pm.

Call 01209 310063 for booking information.
or e-mail weightmatters@cornwall.nhs.uk

Redruth commencing Thursday 17 June from 2pm - 4pm
Call Diane Warren or Angela Johns on 01209 313419

Weight management groups take place over 8 weekly 2 hour sessions which provides you with information about how to make small lifestyle changes to help you achieve and maintain and healthy weight.

  • This programme includes:-
  • Providing an opportunity to understand how to change your behaviour 4 life
  • An opportunity to participate in practical cooking sessions
  • Participate in 3 low intensity activity sessions
  • To find out more about what other opportunities are available locally to help you manage your weight

Who are the groups for?
Adults over 16 who are overweight or obese
People who are ready to make changes to their lifestyle including diet and activity level.
 
Health Trainers Weight Management Groups and Support

These are offered in Newquay
                                  St Austell
                                  Penzance
                                  Camborne
                                  Saltash

Health Trainers run various groups across the county please contact Emily Beech on 01209 313419 for more information.



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Health Promotion Cornwall & Isles of Scilly
Kernow Building, Wilson Way, Redruth, TR15 3QE
Tel: 01209 313419 Fax: 01209 314491

Email: info@healthpromcornwall.org