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Gro Health

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Gro Health is a weight management service.

To use it you must:

  • be 18 years old or over
  • be a resident in West Northamptonshire
  • have a BMI of 30 or over, or a BMI of 27.5 or over for adults from black and ethnic minority communities

You can get free access to digital or face-to-face support.

This depends on your eligibility. 

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You will get a 12-week support programme to help you lose weight.

You will also get a health coach for up to 12 months.

Access a free weight management service via Gro Health
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You can also call 0330 133 0307.

Or a health and care professional can refer you.

Keeping a healthy weight

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You may be underweight or overweight.  

If so, you have a higher risk of diseases, including:  

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You may be concerned about yourself or someone else.

Or you may want to find out whether you are a healthy weight.

You can visit the Body Mass Index (BMI) on the NHS website.

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The BMI calculator is limited in what it accounts for.

Our weight can change over time and because of lots of reasons.

It is best to be within a healthy weight range.

You should aim for this rather than one fixed number.

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If you feel at risk of, or have had an eating disorder, it may not be healthy for you to use the tool.

Other support 

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Download the free NHS 12-week diet and exercise plan.

It can help you lose weight safely and maintain a healthier weight.

The NHS has weekly weight loss email support.

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Your GP can refer you to the National Diabetes Prevention Programme.  

Referral reasons include:

  • newly-diagnosed Type 2 diabetes
  • chronic poor glycaemic control, HbA1c >69 mmol/mol or not achieving personal targets
  • routine insulin start – you should have self-glucose monitoring initiated before you are referred  
  • consideration for GLP1 therapy
  • weight management, if you have a BMI over 30 (25 if you are Asian) 

Grow, Cook, Eat project

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Grow, Cook, Eat is about healthy living in communities.

They encourage people to become community champions.

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The ‘Train the Trainer’ course helps you to become a champion.

They teach you how to grow and cook healthy food.

It also teaches you to share your knowledge and skills with others.

Eating disorders 

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Patient Access runs a blog on gaining weight after an eating disorder.

They also have tips on healthy eating and managing mental health.

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The NHS has lots of information to help you on your recovery journey.

They have advice on how to gain weight safely.

They also have information on the symptoms of, and how to treat, anorexia.

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If you feel you are suffering from an eating disorder, it is important to get urgent help from your healthcare provider.

Last updated 20 August 2024