Public Health Northamptonshire launches weight loss campaign following fright caused by pandemic

For anyone struggling to lose weight, a 12-week course at WW or Slimming World will be funded
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A weight loss campaign has been launched by the local health authority after the pandemic has made people think more seriously about their health.

Public Health England has launched a national ‘Better Health’ campaign including losing weight, looking after mental health, quitting smoking and drinking less, which Public Health Northamptonshire is keen to play its part in.

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The campaign has been prompted by the coronavirus pandemic as extra fat build up around vital organs can make it harder for the body to fight Covid-19, as well as other diseases such as cancer and heart disease.

Local people are being encouraged to lose weight.Local people are being encouraged to lose weight.
Local people are being encouraged to lose weight.

Now the local authority its drawing attention to its online weight management service that provides tools to help people manage weight loss – from checking BMI, to getting access to free support tools, including the NHS 12-week weight loss plan.

Cllr Ian Morris, cabinet member for Adult Social Care and Public Health at Northamptonshire County Council, said: “For many of us, the national lockdown caused by Covid-19 has led us to re-evaluate our health and make better decisions for our overall wellbeing.

“The national campaign from Public Health England is calling for a ‘national reset moment’ and we want to do our bit in the local community to help those in Northamptonshire achieve their goals.

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“Our Weight Management Service is designed to do exactly that, and offers a wide range of tools and resources to get people started.

“Often, we just need to make small, simple changes to what and how much we are eating, drinking and moving to see a real difference in our overall health and wellbeing.”

For anyone struggling to achieve a healthy weight, Public Health Northamptonshire will also fund a 12 week course to support them in reaching their weight-loss goals, offering referrals via WW – previously known as Weight Watchers – and Slimming World.

Northamptonshire Sport is also supporting the campaign by making it easier for families to find local activities near them during the school holidays.

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Visit the Northamptonshire Sport website to find out more and to get involved in Public Health Northamptonshire’s weight loss campaign, check out its online weight management service.

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