The Covid -19 Pandemic has highlighted the importance of weight management. Living with excess weight puts people at greater risk of serious illness or death from a variety of diseases including Covid-19.
We believe it is important to EMPOWER our patients to live HAPPIER, HEALTHIER lives through support and education from our team of professionals and the Weight Management Services available in Stockport.
To discuss what support and options are available to you, please book an appointment with a GP or nurse and we can ensure you are referred to the right service for you.
Visit the NHS Better Health Website for tips on Losing Weight, Quitting Smoking, Getting Active and Drinking Less.
ABL Stockport
To discuss any of the programmes below, provided by ABL (A Better Life) please contact us to discuss your options and for referral to the service.
Alternatively, please feel free to look at the ABL website for more information.
MoreLife
MoreLife group programmes run for 12 weeks, with monthly maintenance sessions afterwards to help you stay on track. Each session lasts 1.5 hours and focuses on a new topic each week, such as:
- Portion control
- Understanding food labelling
- Changing habits
- Stress management
- The role of sleep
- Emotional and social eating
The experienced team is made up of nutritionists, psychologists and sport and exercise specialists, and you’ll have a dedicated weight management practitioner for your whole journey. To discuss the programmed offered by MoreLife, please contact the surgery to enquire about a referral to the service.
