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Weight Management

  • Support for Registered Patients at Colchester Medical Practice

    We offer dedicated health and wellbeing support to our registered patients, helping you make positive, lasting lifestyle changes.

    Diet & Nutrition
    Weight management for all BMI categories
    Healthy eating and meal planning guidance
    Diet support for Type 2 diabetes
    Cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia) management
    Fitness & Pain Management
    Personalised exercise plans (strength, mobility, balance)
    Fitness advice and wellbeing walks
    Chronic pain support, including emotional wellbeing
    Lifestyle coaching and social support to reduce isolation

    Speak to our team today to start your journey to better health.








  • Slimming World

    You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.

    Website
    Slimming World

    Group customer service
    0344 897 8000
    Monday to Friday
    9am – 6pm
    Saturday and Sunday
    9am – 2pm
    Bank holidays
    9am – 5pm

  • BMI calculator

    The body mass index (BMI) is a measure that uses your height and weight to work out if your weight is healthy.

    Website
    NHS: BMI healthy weight calculator

  • Weight Watchers

    Meetings, online or a little bit of both. They’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.

    Website
    Weight Watchers

  • Active Essex

    Find activities near you, using our Activity Finder for both live streaming to be active at home and also at venues near you.

    Website
    www.findyouractive.activityfinder.net

  • Leisure World

    Be part of Leisure world’s comprehensive Group Fitness programme with over 100 exciting classes each week to suit all ages, levels of fitness and interest.

    Website
    www.colchesterleisureworld.co.uk

  • Further Information

    For more information about the benefits of losing weight, top tips and more.

    Websites
    NHS – Weight Loss
    Patient.info – Mediterranean Diet
    Free Real Food Lifestyle Patient Booklets for advice on weight loss

Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 26 February 2026