Islington residents can self-refer to access a free 12-week programme with MoreLife. Please note that you must meet the below eligibility criteria to qualify for this free membership.
MoreLife is passionate about supporting individuals to lead healthier lives. They will help you to set your own goals, and make small and achievable changes, to manage your weight. You will have access to weekly, group-based weight management sessions at a local community venue or online via zoom, plus additional support in between group meetings.
What it includes:
- 12-week programme
- Access our programmes online or face-to-face
- Engage in group activities with like-minded people
- Nutrition and psychology-based sessions - Topics include behaviour change techniques, emotional eating, self-monitoring and more
- Free access to our digital progamme which has additional resources like recipes, fitness videos as well as a food diary and physical activity planner to help you track your progress
- You’ll have a dedicated weight management practitioner to support you on your journey.
To self-refer call 0333 222 1333 if you are an Islington resident and/or registered with an Islington GP
Am I eligible for MoreLife support?
To qualify for support, you must:
- Be aged 18 years old or over.
- Be an Islington resident or registered with a GP in Islington.
- Not be pregnant.
- Have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 and above. The BMI criteria is lower for:Individuals from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic
- Group: BMI of 27.5 and above.
- Individuals with a long-term condition: BMI of 25 and above (or 23 and above for individuals who are also from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic Group).
- Not have had bariatric surgery in the last 2 years.
- Not be diagnosed with severe/moderate frailty as recorded on a frailty register
Our Face-to-Face Venues:
In Islington
- Brickworks Community Centre, N4 4BY
- Christ Church Highbury, N5 1SA
- Bentham Court Community Centre, N1 8SU
- Andover Estate Community Centre, N7 7RY
Please note that individuals can only access this free 12-week offer on a one-time basis.
