'Step by Step' Community Based Programme
'Step by Step' is a one year programme based on healthy eating, behaviour change and physical activity that aims to help people to lose weight and lead a healthier lifestyle.
The first 12 weeks of the programme includes weekly group sessions on healthy eating, behaviour change and physical activity. This is then followed by monthly support sessions for the remainder of the programme. Physical activity classes are a key part of the 'Step by Step' programme and are delivered throughout the year.
Sessions are delivered in community venues across Chester, Ellesmere Port and surrounding areas. Both daytime and evening programmes are available.
Who can join the programme? 'Step by Step' is a healthy weight and lifestyle programme for adults aged 18 and over.
Referral to the programme depends on an individual's weight and health, their readiness to make lifestyle changes and commitment to the year long programme.
People who are interested in joining the 'Step by Step' Healthy Weight & Lifestyle programme need to contact their Doctor or Practice Nurse to discuss if they can be referred.
Contact details are:
'Step by Step Healthy Weight & Lifestyle Programme
NHS Western Cheshire
1829 Building
Countess of Chester Health Park
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1HJ
Phone: 01244 650389
Email: wc-pct.stepbystep@nhs.net
Website: www.wcheshirepct.nhs.uk
Mind, Exercise, Nutrition.. Do it!
The MEND Programme is a fun based children's healthy lifestyle project. MEND has been very successful in helping overweight children and their families get healthier and fitter.
The programme is for children between the ages of 7-13 years of age and consists of 20 sessions spread over ten weeks and includes an hour of fun filled discussions, alternating between changing behaviour and nutrition topics, and then an hour of fun land or water based activities.
The programme is available in Chester and Ellesmere Port, places are limited so please ring today if you want to join or would like any more information about the programme.
Contact the Mend Team on 07917555196
