Weight management

The term obese describes a person who has excess body fat. In the UK it is estimated that 1 in every 4 adults and around 1 in every 5 children aged 10 to 11 are living with obesity.

How to tell if you’re living with obesity

The most widely used method to check if you’re a healthy weight is body mass index (BMI).

Body Mass Index

BMI is a measure of whether you’re a healthy weight for your height. You can use the NHS BMI healthy weight calculator to find out your BMI.

Weight management services in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

In Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent we want to support the population in their journey to better health.

If you’re living with obesity, your GP can offer you advice about improving your lifestyle and losing and managing your weight safely.

You can also find information about local health and wellbeing and weight management services available to you below.

Diabetes and Weight Management

Managing weight with a Learning Disability

Digital Weight Management Programme

Weight-related Interventions in Care for Health (SWITCH)

Weight management medication

Weight Loss Surgery

Promoting Healthy Weight in Children

Diet Nutrition and Eating Information

Being Active