Support to help make changes while waiting
NHS Inform: 12 Week Weight Management Programme
This 12 week programme has been designed for adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or above, who want to be a healthier weight.
The British Dietetic Association has a variety of information sheets called ‘Food Facts’. There are food fact sheets from Healthy Eating, Lunch Box Ideas, Food Labelling, Portion Sizes, Food and Mood to more specific information on Arthritis, Menopause, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Autism, Long Covid and Diet. Please visit the link below to see the full list:
The NHS website Healthier Families has support to help you eat well and move more. There is information to help with changes with eating, recipe ideas and activity ideas suitable for all the family.
Recipes - Healthier Families - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
The link below takes you to the NHS Lothian Wellbeing website where there is a list of webinars created by NHS weight management and community dietetic teams. The content is useful for those who feel ‘trapped in the dieting cycle’ or if emotions affect your eating.
Weight Management Webinars – Wellbeing Lothian (nhslothian.scot)
Diabetes Support
The Diabetes UK website has information to explain what diabetes is, the different types of diabetes, and resources for those living with diabetes:
Diabetes UK: Learning Zone
My Diabetes My Way interactive diabetes website to help support people who have diabetes and their family and friends
NHS Scotland: My Diabetes My Way
The link below takes you to an information booklet designed for those who have been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes:
To find out if you are at risk of Diabetes go to Know Your Risk at Diabetes UK.
Support with activity
Activity is good for emotional and physical health. It can be difficult when we are living with a health condition. The Moving Medicine link below has resources to help:
Patient info finder - Moving Medicine
Live Borders run a health referral programme. If you are interested in becoming more active you can speak with your health care professional (GP, practice nurse, physio, dietitian, wellbeing advisor or other health care professional) if you think this programme is for you and you would like to be referred
Find expert help in managing your health condition - Enjoy Great Days - Live Borders UK
NHS Inform
The link below takes you to NHS Inform website. It has information for what levels of physical activity recommended for each stage of life.
They also have a fitness studio that has video workouts that are free to access and of varying levels. Please seek medical advice if you are unsure about undertaking any of these workouts.
- Physical activity for adults and older adults (publishing.service.gov.uk)
- Physical activity for disabled adults (publishing.service.gov.uk)
- Physical activity for pregnant women (publishing.service.gov.uk)
- Physical activity for women after childbirth (birth to 12 months) (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Emotional Wellbeing
NHS Borders Mental Health and Wellbeing Point
Disordered Eating
Beat Eating Disorders Charity: For more information and support on eating behaviours, Beat is a UK charity which offers a wide range of support for people who are experiencing disordered eating and eating disorders.
Data Collection
The link below explains why we ask for some personal data:
Equalities data collection – public leaflet (publichealthscotland.scot)