Weight management programmes for adults
Weight off workshop (WOW)
Our free 12 week programme WOW (Weight Off Workshop) is designed to help you lose weight and be healthier.
Each session is 90 minutes long and is a mixture of:
- Topic work and exercise
Designed to give you the knowledge to take forward and make lasting changes to your health and wellbeing.
To be eligible for this course, you must meet the below criteria:
(please use the bmi calculator link if you are unsure of your bmi)
- Be aged 16+
- Live and / or work in Crawley
- BMI range of between 25 and 40 (see the BMI calculator on the NHS website)
For support with a BMI of 40+ please contact your GP to access Tier 3 weight management services in West Sussex.
How much?
The courses are funded by Public Health and given FREE of charge.
How to book?
For more information about the course or to register your interest, you can either use our online contact form, email us or give us a call on 01293 585317.
Services available to all:
- Better Health
The free NHS Weight Loss Plan app on the Better Health website can help you start healthier eating habits, be more active, and start losing weight. The plan is broken down into 12 weeks, take it a week at a time.
- NHS Digital Weight Management programme
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme offers online support to people living with obesity who also have diabetes or hypertension, or both, to help them to manage their weight. The programme offers three different levels of support, including human coaching for groups who are less likely to complete behavioural and lifestyle change
NHS England » The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
- Gro Health
Gro Health is a free digital weight management programme (available as an app or on the web) which is available to people living and working in West Sussex.
West Sussex County Council is providing 12 months free access to Gro Health for those who meet certain eligibility criteria.
Gro Health is an NHS trusted app that supports people to lose weight through a science-backed approach to physical and mental health. The platform provides tailored education, recipes and one-to-one health coaching based on individual dietary preferences to make losing weight easy and sustainable. It also supports with other aspects of lifestyle like sleep, exercise and mental wellbeing with on-demand exercise classes, immersive mindfulness and guided meditations. Gro Health can also be accessed in a number of different languages to support people on their weight loss journey.
What could I achieve?
Over 18,000 users across the UK have already achieved some amazing results, including:
- Weight loss of 6.5% of body weight (achieved after 26 weeks)
- 35% increase in steps taken (achieved after 26 weeks)
- 32% reduction in depressive symptoms (achieved after 12 weeks)
- 32% reduction in generalised anxiety (achieved after 12 weeks)
- 23% reduction in perceived stress (achieved after 12 weeks)
How do I get access?
Free access to Gro Health is available to those who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Adults aged 18+ (no upper age limit) or registered carers aged under 18.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25+ (see the BMI calculator on the NHS website).
- Residents who live or work in West Sussex and/or registered with a GP in West Sussex.
To sign up, simply fill out the registration form on the Gro Health website.
Alternatively, call 0330 133 0307, or email Gro Health who will be able to support you with signing up.