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Welcome to the
Momenta
Cardiovascular
Disease Prevention
Programme

FREE new programme for
Birmingham & Solihull residents

Unfortunately, this programme is currently full.
We will update this website when places become available

We’re seeking funding to make the Momenta CVD Prevention Programme available more broadly.  Register below if you’d like to hear from us if we secure programme funding in your area.

We will not share your details with others or use them for any other purpose.

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Many aspects of modern life are toxic for our health.  A lot of the things designed to make life easier or more enjoyable for us, like television, cars, computers and convenience food, have turned out to have unintended negative effects for our health.  One of those consequences is the dramatic rise in the number of people developing life-limiting preventable diseases such as heart and circulatory diseases also referred to as cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Momenta CVD Prevention Programme

Reducing your chances of developing heart and circulatory diseases involves changing your lifestyle. This doesn’t mean you have to follow fad diets or strict exercise regimes. Instead, Momenta have worked with NHS and other partners to develop a programme which provides you with the confidence and skills you need to make small but important day-to-day changes to benefit your health. Changes that you can maintain in the long term that are consistent with your likes and dislikes, culture and beliefs.

Our trained Coaches will give you all the knowledge, skills and tools you need to reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke and help make your heart fitter and stronger. You’ll have the chance to think about what this information means for you and how to put it into practice, supported by comprehensive resources.

  • 9 month programme
  • 18 one-hour enjoyable interactive group sessions
  • In-person or virtual Zoom sessions
  • Covering nutrition, physical activity* and behaviour change
  • Group discussions and peer support network
  • Free Workbook and tracker
  • 12 months' free access to the EXi premium physical activity app

*The sessions do not include any actual activity

All at no cost to you!

Who's eligible?

You must meet the following criteria:

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Register for Momenta’s CVD Prevention Programme

Unfortunately we are NOT the right service for you if you:

  • Have Type 1 diabetes or are on insulin for Type 2 diabetes
  • Have angina or have had a heart attack (Myocardial Infarction)
  • Have had a previous stroke or TIA (Transient Ischaemic Attack)
  • Are currently pregnant
  • Are under care of a dietitian (unless referred by them) or currently have an eating disorder
  • Are unable to attend or benefit from a group session

If this is not the right programme for you your GP practice may be able to recommend alternative services.

Is the programme right for me now?

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 your heart health important to you at this point in your life? Does a group format appeal? Can you commit to attending 18 sessions over 9 months?

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What’s in CVD Prevention Programme?

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Nutrition

Paying attention to which foods we eat, as well as how much we eat, can help us reduce our risk of developing health problems like high blood pressure, raised cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes. But do you really know what’s healthy and what’s not?

Experts developed Momenta to help you:
  • Know what’s in the foods you eat and how to avoid eating too much of anything
  • Choose foods that fill you up for longer and learn how to make varied, well-balanced food choices instead of simply counting calories or cutting out entire food groups
  • Recognise that when and why you eat is as important as what you eat.
“I’ve finally broken my yo-yo cycle of dieting and feel more healthy and energised”

Physical activity

Most of us know people who exercise regularly have stronger, healthier hearts than those who don’t. But you don’t have to train like an athlete to get these benefits. In fact, science tells us that if you currently don’t get much exercise you’ve got the most to gain by starting to do something.

Over the course of the programme your Coach will help you:
  • Understand how much and what type of activity you need
  • Think about activities that are safe and achievable for you
  • Find the best ways to include more activity in your daily routine.
“I really enjoy being more active – and now I’m reaping the rewards”

Mind

This programme is based on the principles of behavioural science. You’ll discuss how to change behaviour, how to get support for that and how to stay motivated.

You’ll also explore:
  • How stress can get in the way of making lifestyle changes – and solutions to help you
  • What triggers our behaviours, because all of our actions are influenced by something, and how we can manage them
  • Ways to get better quality sleep – one of the most helpful things we can do for our bodies.
“I’ve learned how to beat cravings and temptations – I feel so much happier!”

Register now!

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:

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Register now!

Unfortunately, this programme is currently full.

We’re seeking funding to make the Momenta CVD Prevention Programme available more broadly.  Register here if you’d like to hear from us if we secure programme funding in your area.

We will not share your details with others or use them for any other purpose.

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About Momenta

Discover Momenta is a leading developer of evidence-based, outcome-driven, healthy lifestyle solutions.  We design, deliver, license and continuously improve services to help people negotiate the many day-to-day challenges they face in living healthier lives. Momenta Newcastle delivers Momenta programmes directly for NHS England and councils.  Momenta programmes are also delivered across the UK by many public, private and charitable partner organisations.

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Answer yes if:
  • You have been told by a health care professional that you have high total cholesterol, or high LDL (bad) cholesterol.
  • You are taking medication to lower your cholesterol e.g. statins.

Note: If you’ve taken your own cholesterol using an at home kit and had a high reading this is not a clinical diagnosis and you should answer “Don’t know” to this question.

Your Heart Health Report will give you more information about this risk factor and how you can get it measured.

Answer yes if you:
  • Include vegetables or fruit at every meal
  • Choose fruit for dessert or as a snack
  • Almost always eat wholegrain cereal products like wholegrain bread, wholewheat pasta and brown rice over “white” alternatives
  • Eat fish, beans, lentils, white meat or some dairy foods as your main sources of protein in most meals
  • Eat red or processed meat only occasionally, if at all
  • Reserve sweet treats and sugary drinks for special occasions rather than having them every day
  • Limit foods that are high in salt and don’t add salt to meals
What counts as physically active?

All activity is good activity but some has greater health benefits. This question is asking for how much “moderate” intensity activity you do.

If you’re working at “moderate” intensity , typically:

  • your heart rate increases
  • you feel warmer and may start to sweat
  • you breathe a little faster or harder but are not out of breath
  • you can carry on a conversation, taking a few extra breaths between sentences, but not be able to sing

 

Simply walking more quickly than normal or cycling can achieve this. Other activities like housework, gardening, dancing, exercise and sport can also have the same effect.

Note: If you can’t sing or have to take a breath between words, this can be described as “vigorous” activity. To answer this question, count every 1 minute of vigorous activity as 2 minutes of moderate activity.

Answer yes if: you drink more than 14 units a week

If you’re not sure how much alcohol you drink in a typical week, use our “Alcohol Units” diagram to find out. Think about the type and how many drinks you have over the course of a typical week and use the diagram to calculate your average number of units per week.

If you’re still not sure answer “Don’t Know”

Momenta Alcohol Units Diagram
Answer yes if:
  • You’re of white family origin and your BMI is 25 or above.
  • You’re of Black African, African Caribbean, South Asian, Chinese, Middle Eastern and mixed family origin, and your BMI is 23 or above (you have a higher risk of developing some long-term conditions like Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease at a lower BMI ).
Calculate Your BMI

This link will open a new browser window, so you can use the NHS BMI calculator to work out your BMI.

Check Your BMI

This link will open a new browser window, so you can use the British Heart Foundation BMI calculator to work out your BMI.

This browser window will stay open, so you can come back and carry on with your Heart Health Check straight away.

If you’re still not sure what your BMI is, answer “Don’t know”

Answer yes if:
  • You have been told by a health care professional that you have diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2) or pre-diabetes
  • You are taking medication for diabetes e.g. metformin

Note: If you’ve taken your own blood glucose (sugar) using an at home kit and had a high reading this is not a clinical diagnosis of pre-diabetes or diabetes and you should answer “Don’t know” to this question.

Your Heart Health Report will give you more information about this risk factor and how you can get it measured.

Answer yes if:
  • You have been told by a health care professional that you have high total cholesterol, or high LDL (bad) cholesterol.
  • You are taking medication to lower your cholesterol e.g. statins.

Note: If you’ve taken your own cholesterol using an at home kit and had a high reading this is not a clinical diagnosis and you should answer “Don’t know” to this question.

Your Heart Health Report will give you more information about this risk factor and how you can get it measured.

Answer yes if:
  • You’ve been told by a health care professional that you have high blood pressure (hypertension)
  • You take medication for high blood pressure (hypertension)

Note: If you’ve taken your own blood pressure at home without support from your GP surgery and had a high reading this is not a diagnosis of high blood pressure, which can only be done by a health care professional. You should answer “Don’t know” to this question.

Your Heart Health Report will give you more information about this risk factor and how you can get it measured.