Free new programme
Being above a healthy weight increases your risk of a range of conditions including diabetes, heart diseases and some cancers. Developed by experts Momenta has helped thousands of people lose weight, reduce their waist size, sleep better and generally feel fitter, healthier and happier.
In an enjoyable and friendly group setting (online and in-person) our trained Coaches will support you to get all the knowledge and easy-to-use tools and techniques you need to lose weight. Each session focuses on a new topic about nutrition, physical activity* or behaviour change. All at no cost to you.
*There is no actual activity in the sessions
All at no cost to you!
- 12 week programme
- 1 hour per week (via Zoom call)
- Covering nutrition, phsyical activity* and behavioural change
- Group discussions & peer support network
- Free Workbook and Lifestyle Logbook
- 12 months' free access to the EXi premium physical activity App
- 3 month membership to selected leisure centres (if you complete the programme)
Who's eligible?
To be eligible you must be a Birmingham City Council resident and meet the following criteria:
- Be over 55 years old
- Have a BMI over 25 (or over 23 if you are of Black African, African-Caribbean or Asian origin).
- Be AT LEAST ONE of the following to qualify for the services Momenta has been commissioned to deliver:
- Able to undertake moderate intensity physical activity - if in doubt consult your GP
- Willing and able to attend and benefit from a group programme over 12 weeks.
Programme exclusion criteria includes:
- Have had bariatric surgery in the last two years
- Have significant unmanaged comorbidity (e.g. Type 2 diabetes without regular reviews)
- Have a diagnosed eating disorder
- Have been assessed as moderately or severely frail – or be on your GP’s Frailty register
- Be pregnant or planning pregnancy (weight loss is not recommended).
Don’t worry if you don’t fit into any of the categories above – the Council has commissioned a range of other weight management services from other organisations that we may be able to recommend.
Is the programme right for me now?
This kind of programme might not be acceptable to or helpful for everyone above a healthy weight who meets the criteria above.
It’s important for you to think carefully about whether this is the right type of support and the right time for you to take part. For example: Is managing your weight important to you at this point in your life? Does a group format appeal? Can you attend over Zoom for now? Can you commit to attending 12 weekly sessions?
It’s also important for others as there are only a limited number of free places available.
If it is right for you we’d love to hear from you!
Registration is open!
Unfortuantely, the current programme has been overwhelmingly popular and all spaces are now filled.
If more funding becomes available we will update the website.
In the meantime you can acsk your GP practice for other weight management options or visit birmingham.gov.uk
If you think that the Momenta programme may be the right programme for you now then please get in touch with us to confirm your eligibility and book a place on a Getting started session:
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