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# People in Staffordshire worried about their weight invited to enrol on NHS course
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/people-in-staffordshire-worried-about-their-weight-invited-to-enrol-on-nhs-course/
- Published: 2023-06-30T05:59:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-06-29T13:32:39.000Z
- Description: Adults in Staffordshire who are worried about their weight are being invited to enrol on an NHS course.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Health, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:01, News

Adults in Staffordshire who are worried about their weight are being invited to enrol on an NHS course.

The [NHS Digital Weight Management Programme](https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/your-health-and-care/nhs-digital-weight-management-programme/?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) is offering people the chance to add themselves to the programme without seeing a doctor or medical professional.

Lindsay Cary, advanced weight management and diabetes dietitian and ICS weight management programme manager for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, said:

> “Excess weight can lead to a number of health-related conditions ranging from Type 2 Diabetes to arthritis of the hip and knees, and it can make existing conditions more complicated.  
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> “That’s why it’s important we do everything possible to help people maintain a heathier weight and wellbeing by making small changes to their lives that can make a big difference.  
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> “There are a number of different online programmes to choose from, they all set realistic goals combining healthy eating, nutrition and exercise with behaviour change support.  
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> “There are even interactive versions that let you put questions to a dietitian.”  
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> Lindsay Cary

Participants can choose whether their GP is informed that they have enrolled on the programme – which lasts for 12 weeks – or can opt out of telling them.

> “It’s a positive move that you can now go on one of these courses, which can be highly effective, without being referred by a GP or other professional.  
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> “You can now sign up without having been diagnosed with a weight-related health condition – you could just be wanting to be more active and have extra energy.  
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> “This can improve your physical and mental wellbeing. If you’re aged over 18 and your height-weight ratio means you meet the criteria, you will be accepted.”  
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> Lindsay Cary

For more details visit the [NHS Digital Weight Management Programme website](https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/your-health-and-care/nhs-digital-weight-management-programme/?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).