Our healthy weight guide can be downloaded here
Local support
The Stockport Triage, Assessment & Referral Team (START) can offer advice and support to help you make changes to your weight and activity levels. Visit online at: https://www.healthystockport.co.uk/about.Get in touch by completing the online form, by calling 0161 474 3141 or email START@stockport.gov.uk
A Better Life (ABL) Stockport offer a free adult weight management service. Group sessions and one to one support is also available. Visit online at: https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/stockport/what-do-wedo-in-stockport/. Get in touch by calling 0161 870 6492 or email admin@ablhealth.co.uk
MoreLife provides free adult weight management services for those who have a BMI over 35. Please ask your GP about a referral to this programme if you think you are eligible. Find out more at: https://www.more-life.co.uk/what-we-do/ourservices/in-your-area/greater-manchester/
Exercise Referral Physical Activity Referral in Stockport (PARiS), delivered by lifeLEISURE can help people with chronic medical conditions become and stay more physically active. To check eligibility and find out more about available offers, visit: https://www.lifeleisure.net/healthwellbeing/exercise-referral/ If you would like to self-refer please contact 0161 482 0900 (Option 7) or email: gpreferral@lifeleisure.net
Online resources
The Healthy Stockport Website has lots of information on support and resources to help you make changes to your weight and moving more, as well as information about local services.
Visit the Healthy Stockport website here
The NHS Better Health Website has a wide range of tools, support and discount offers to help with healthier eating habits, moving more and losing weight.
Visit the NHS Better Health website here
The NHS Live Well healthy weight pages provide a range of healthy weight and weight loss advice and information for adults and children of all ages.
Visit the NHS Live Well website here
The Greater Manchester Diabetes My Way website is designed to support you if you’re living with diabetes or at risk of diabetes. It includes information, videos, leaflets and e-learning courses to help you in managing your condition.
