You can receive 12 weeks of free vouchers for Slimming World or

If you are overweight or obese,
losing weight can reduce your risk of
developing some potentially serious
health problems.
WeightWatchers to help you lose
These are just some of the benefits:
weight.
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Reduces the risk of diabetes,
high blood pressure, strokes,
infertility, osteoarthritis and
back pain
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Improves your skin
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Improves energy levels
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Improves digestion
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Reduces stress on your joints
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Being a healthy weight can
improve your mental health
You can receive 12 weeks of free
vouchers for Slimming World or
www.bristol.gov.uk
A free 12 week programme at your local
Slimming World or WeightWatchers group
including free online membership.
This service is available for people
who:
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are aged 16 years or more
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are registered with a Bristol GP

are overweight (have a Body Mass Index of
28 or above)
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are not currently attending a slimming club
and have not attended one in the last 6
months
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have no history of an eating disorder
You can be referred by your GP, Practice Nurse,
Physiotherapist, OT or Healthcare Assistant.
They will calculate your Body Mass Index.
As soon as we have received your
referral with consent , the free
slimming club pack will be posted to you. This
will usually be within 7 working days. If you have
not received your pack within 2 weeks, please
can you inform the professional that made the
referral for you.
We ask that you commit to attending the group
for 12 weeks. It has been proven that weight
loss results are much better when
you receive weekly support and
advice. The sessions are only 1hr
and 30 mins per week.
Bristol City Council fund one
12 week programme per person.
The scheme is designed to ‘kick start’ your
weight loss so that you can carry on the healthy
eating programme yourself.