ADULTS IN Saddleworth are encouraged to kick start a healthy New Year by getting involved in free and effective NHS weight management programmes.
Oldham’s ‘Why Weight’ and ‘Lose Your Spare Tyre’ programmes are back for 2014, delivered by Oldham’s Health and Wellbeing Service, which is part of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.
The eight-week ‘Why Weight’ programme is aimed at people who are above their ideal weight and begins on January 13 at various locations.
Through attending regular sessions and a weekly weigh-in, people will learn how to lose weight and keep it off, with guidance around healthy recipes, portion sizes and being more active.
Running alongside this is the ten-week ‘Lose Your Spare Tyre’ programme, tailored specifically for men and incorporating a variety of sports and fitness activities, along with a nutrition advice session with a qualified expert.
A programme will begin on January 23 and sessions will be held on Thursdays from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at Oldham Sports Centre.
Kerry Clarke, Why Weight Co-ordinator for Pennine Care, said: “Our free weight management programmes aim to give people the very best chance of successful weight loss, by offering them essential knowledge, guidance and support. We’ve already helped many people lose weight and the feedback we have received is very positive.
“We want to ensure that everyone can access these effective weight management programmes, so we’re offering sessions across the area and at various times.
“We’re looking forward to supporting people to achieve their weight loss goals and make healthy improvements to their lives.”
To book a place on either programme or to find out more, people can phone 0161 621 7128.
Why Weight Programme
Monday:
- Oldham Integrated Care Centre, 1pm to 3pm, beginning 13 January, 2014
- Lees Library, 1pm to 3pm, beginning 20 January, 2014
- Uppermill Civic Hall, 5.30pm to 7pm, beginning 27 January, 2014
Tuesday:
- Royton Health and Wellbeing Centre, 10am to 12pm, beginning 21 January, 2014
- Failsworth Primary Care Resource Centre, 10am to 12pm, beginning 28 January, 2014
Wednesday:
- Oldham Integrated Care Centre, 5pm to 7pm, beginning 22 January, 2014
- Glodwick Primary Care Centre, 10am to 12pm, beginning 22 January, 2014
- Shaw Lifelong Learning Centre, 6.15pm to 7.30pm, beginning 22 January, 2014
- Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, 5.30pm to 7pm, beginning 29 January, 2014
Thursday:
- Oldham Integrated Care Centre, 1pm to 3pm, beginning 23 January, 2014
