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Healthy weight

Where to get support for maintaining a healthy weight, for you and your family.

Adults

MoreLife

Sign up for a free 12-week programme with MoreLife. They will help you to set your own goals, and make small and achievable changes, to manage your weight.

ShapeUp for men

ShapeUp is a free 12-week programme for men by Arsenal in the Community. ShapeUp will help you improve your nutrition, increase physical activity, and reach a healthier weight.

Healthwise 

Healthwise is a 12-week physical activity referral scheme. If you are interested and think you may be eligible, speak to your GP or other health professional to be referred.

Why Weight Programme

Why Weight is a free 6-week course offered by Whittington Health NHS Trust. This online course supports residents to learn and set goals about healthy eating and exercise alongside other local people on a similar journey. You can find out more and register your interest on their website.

Physical activity and fitness

There are over 60 sports and other types of physical activity on offer in Islington at more than 100 clubs, leisure centres, parks, community centres and other venues. Find out about all sports and physical activities in Islington, or free and low-cost sport and physical activity options.

NHS advice and guidance

Get advice and guidance from the NHS to help you lose weight, including a free weight loss plan app.

Professionals

Our 8 principles set out Islington’s commitment to supporting healthy weight and inform our approach to this work. We invite partners and local organisations to review their approaches and take steps to align them with these principles. As our programme develops you can view updates here. For further information contact publichealth@islington.gov.uk. 

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