If your weight or the weight of a loved one is concerning you, the healthy lifestyle service can provide various support options.
How to check if your weight is healthy
Checking your body mass index (BMI) will let you know whether you are a healthy weight or not. It’s helpful to know your body mass index.
You can check your BMI using the:
Weight management and healthy lifestyle support in Solihull
Local free weight management and healthy lifestyle support is available through the Solihull Lifestyle Service. It supports both adults and families.
You can refer yourself or your GP can also make a referral on your behalf.
You can also call 0121 517 5555 free of charge.
This is local support to help you improve your health, build habits that fit your life and find the right next step for you or your family. The service offers a range of options including:
- Structured weight management support
- Family support
- Simple ways to be more active
- Healthy living advice: information on healthy eating, behaviour change, and sleep and stress
- Local activity finder
Children and Family weight management
Services to support healthy eating and weight management are available for families with children under 16 years old, or up to 25 years with additional needs.
Being underweight
If you are worried that you, a friend, family member or someone you provide care for is underweight, it is important that you seek medical advice from a doctor immediately.
Being underweight can often be more damaging to your health than being overweight, while there are often underlying medical conditions causing weight loss.