Healthy weight
support

Whether you’re wanting to achieve a more healthy weight or simply looking to take better care of what you eat and drink, there are a variety of ways we can support you.

No diets. No fads. Just honest, evidence-based advice.

When it comes to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, you’ll find you get the best results by combining a balanced diet with increased levels of activity in a way that fits with your day-to-day routine.

There are many ways to become more active, whether it’s hitting the gym, playing your favourite sport, or simply taking a stroll around your local park.

At Be Well, we’ve lots of things you can try – from group exercise classes and fun-focussed sports sessions to Couch to 5k and our many free walking and cycling activities.

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Making informed choices…

When it comes to your diet, even small, simple changes can make a real difference.

We have a range of downloadable resources covering a variety of nutrition-related topics to help you make the best choices for your health.

Explore our healthy eating resources

You can also find physical copies of these resources at your local Wigan Borough library – please speak to a member of the library team.

Meanwhile, the official NHS website has plenty of advice on achieving a healthy, balanced diet.

In-person healthy eating advice…

Want to learn more about healthy eating? Come see us at our community drop-in events! You can chat with our friendly team about all sorts of topics, from diets and goal-setting to meal planning and eating well on a budget.

You’ll find us each week at the following venues:

Monday 9am-10am at Family Hub at Formby Avenue, Formby Avenue, Atherton, M46 0HX.
Monday 9am-11am at Family Hub at Mornington Road, Hindley, WN2 4LG.
Monday 1pm-3pm at The Brick, St George’s Church, 65 Water Street, Wigan, WN1 1DN.
Monday 2pm-4pm at Higher Folds Community Centre, Stirling Close, Leigh, WN7 2UB.
Tuesday 9am-11am at JEDS Pantry and Café, St Stephen’s Church, Balcarres Avenue, WN1 3UT.
Wednesday 9.30am-11.30am at Tom’s Pantry, St James’ Centre, Church Street, Poolstock, WN3 5DZ.
Thursday 9am-11.30am at St Nathaniel’s Church, Church Road, Platt Bridge, WN2 3TD.
Thursday 1.30pm-3pm at Ashton Pantry, St Thomas’ Church Hall, Warrington Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 9PL.

Nutrition and Circuits

Join our specialist coaches for ‘Nutrition and Circuits’ – a fun, social circuit class that combines low intensity exercises with information and advice on a variety of healthy eating topics! Subjects vary week-to-week so you learn valuable tips to achieve your weight loss goals and/or improve your overall health. Sessions are FREE to Be Well members, or £4 pay-as-you-go for non-members. Classes are currently available at the following venues:

Leigh Leisure Centre – Monday (7pm-8pm)
Robin Park Leisure Centre – Monday (7pm-8pm)
Hindley Leisure Centre – Tuesday (7pm-8pm)
Howe Bridge Leisure Centre – Thursday (8pm-9pm)

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Need a little more support? We’ll help you achieve your goals!

If you’re aged 18+ and have a BMI (Body Mass Index) score of 25 or above, we can provide a fully-funded 12-week programme of support to help you to achieve a more healthy weight.

Our friendly, knowledgeable coaches can support you and your family to eat more healthily and become more active in a way that fits your lifestyle and routine.

We won’t tell you what to eat but will help you understand how food and drink (including alcohol) affects your health and how you can make informed choices for your health and wellbeing.

Finding what fits you…

We’ll get you started with a personal consultation to assess your circumstances and goals, followed by group workshops at leisure centres and other community facilities. Individual support is also available where necessary.

We also have a number of options to help you be more active, including access to our leisure centre facilities and activities such as touch rugby, football and Latin Dance.

Ready to get started? Simply complete the self-referral form below and our team will soon be in touch!

Do you know your BMI?

Use the free NHS online calculator

Are you a GP or healthcare professional?

If you are dealing with somebody who may benefit from our services, you can make a professional referral on their behalf. All you need to do is complete our online referral form and a member of our team will be in contact with your patient or client.

Make a professional referral

Family Fitness

Let’s Get Movin’ is a free family referral programme that helps families stay fit, active and healthy while having fun together.

Kickstart your fitness journey with 12 weeks of enjoyable and accessible group exercise sessions where you’ll meet like-minded families working towards similar goals.

You’ll also benefit from a free three-month junior membership giving you access to facilities at our Be Well leisure centres across the borough.

Find out more about Let’s Get Movin’