Keeping Active
Information on the health benefits of exercise and ideas on how to keep active.
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NHS Inform: Keeping ActiveAm I a healthy weight?
There are many things that affect our weight and health. These include the things that have happened to us and the things that we do.
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NHS Inform: Understanding Your Health and WeightGlasgow and Clyde Weight Management Service
Glasgow and Clyde Weight Management Services target people with existing health conditions that will be improved by losing weight. Individuals with diabetes, heart disease or who have previously had a stroke and have a BMI of >30 can self refer to the weight management service.
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0141 211 3379
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www.nhsggc.org.uk/manage-your-weight
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WeightManagement.HealthRecords@ggc.scot.nhs.ukNHS GGC Weigh To Go
Weigh To Go is a service for 12-18 year olds who are overweight (BMI>25) who wish to lose or manage their weight.
12-15 year olds can get support from a Weigh To Go Nurse for up to 24 weeks.
15-18 year olds can get support from a Weight To Go Nurse and free slimming world membership. For further details please see the website.
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0141 451 2727
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NHS GGC Weigh To GoLive Active
Live Active is a service designed to provide individuals with the support they require to increase their physical activity. From one on one consultations to supervised gym sessions in one of the many local authority leisure centres, your live active advisor will provide the required support to help you increase your activity.
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0141 232 1860
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www.nhsggc.org.uk/live-active
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LiveActive@ggc.scot.nhs.uk12 Week Weight Management Programme
This programme has been designed for adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or above, who want to be a healthier weight.
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NHS Inform: 12 Week Weight Management ProgrammeWeight Watchers
Meetings, online or a little bit of both. They’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.
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www.weightwatchers.com/ukSlimming World
You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.
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www.slimmingworld.co.uk
Weight management
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 14 January 2025