BMI calculator
The body mass index (BMI) is a measure that uses your height and weight to work out if your weight is healthy.
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NHS BMI healthy weight calculatorWeight Watchers
Meetings, online or a little bit of both. They’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.
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Weight WatchersSlimming World
You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.
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Slimming WorldBeat Eating Disorders
Beat Eating Disorders supports people who have or are worried they have an eating disorder, as well as others affected, such as friends and family members.
Helpline
0808 801 0677
Studentline
0808 801 0811
Youthline
0808 801 0711
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www.beateatingdisorders.org.ukFoodwise for Life
PTHB Dietetic team launched a weight management service available to residents of Powys in February 2021, this service is now accepting self–referrals. Foodwise for Life is a 9 week weight management programme, delivered via Microsoft Teams. We plan to offer face to face sessions when restrictions allow.
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www.pthb.nhs.wales/dietetic-services
Email
Powys.PublicHealthDietetics@wales.nhs.ukWales National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS)
NERS (National Exercise Referral Scheme) is a Public Health Wales funded scheme designed to provide opportunities to exercise that are fun, rewarding and can be incorporated into everyday life.
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National Exercise Referral (NERS) – Powys County Council
Downloads
NERS poster (English version as PDF)
NERS poster (Welsh version as PDF)
Weight management
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 20 January 2025