Why Weight is a new development by the Health Improvement Team which combines motivational interviewing and structured behavioural support alongside the 12-week weight management programme developed by NHS Inform.
Why Weight is delivered by trained Health Improvement Practitioners on a one-to-one basis, over a maximum period of 4 months. It is open to those aged 18yrs+ with a body mass index 25 or more who are looking to make healthy, sustainable lifestyle changes.
There are 12 topics to cover and you will work together with your practitioner to create a plan to cover these. Before each session you will review the topics and your goals to discuss these with your practitioner.
Appointments will be 30-45 minutes long and focus on behavioural support towards your goals. These appointments will be a mix of in-person and remote (using Near Me or telephone review).
If you are interested in joining Why Weight, please complete our Referral Form and we will keep you updated on future delivery plans. Please note that due to our service capacity there is a waiting list in place.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change. It is designed to strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal by eliciting and exploring the person’s own reasons for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion.
(Miller & Rollnick, 2013, p. 29)