Benefits of being a healthy weight

If you are overweight you have a higher risk of a number of health conditions. Often getting to and maintaining a healthy weight takes changes to diet and physical activity habits. This is not something that individuals have to do alone. Local support services are available to support getting to and maintaining a healthy weight which has many benefits.

  • Decreased risk of a number of health conditions
  • Improved mobility
  • Decreased joint pain
  • Positive impact on mental health

Having a brief conversation

Ask

Use open discovery questions to make the most of conversations by recognising an opportunity to discuss health and wellbeing.

Acknowledge

Acknowledge the response by using healthy conversation skills such as active listening, reflecting or showing empathy. This will allow for a joint understanding of the support a person needs.

Act

Take appropriate action to either give information, signpost to a local service or refer them yourself. Remember that the solution must be person centered and they must want to change.

Local support for managing weight

Across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland there are services in place to support those looking to manage their weight.

Visit the signposting page for information on local services

Useful resources