Due to government rules on social distancing, healthy weight programmes have now stopped. You can still register to take part in the programmes when they start again. Contact Thurrock Healthy Lifestyle Service for details and to register.
The type and the amount of food you eat each day has a big influence on your weight. It affects your overall wellbeing and risk of long term health problems.
The NHS eat well guide shows how much of each food group you should eat to have a well-balanced and healthy diet. A good balanced diet should include:
You can get more information and advice, including healthy recipe ideas, from:
The level of obesity in Thurrock is significantly higher than the average for England.
More than 7 out of every 10 adults are overweight or obese, which means they have a higher risk of developing serious health problems, such as:
Free help is available to Thurrock residents whose weight puts them at higher risk of ill-health. To find out whether you're eligible for free help, first you need to check your body mass index (BMI). You can do this online using the NHS BMI calculator.
You can get free help to lose weight if you are 18 years-old or older, and have a BMI of 27 or more.
If you are eligible, contact Thurrock Healthy Lifestyle Service for advice on weight management and to access Slimming World services for free.
If you are worried about your weight, you can also get help from:
