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Support for weight-related health conditions

Living with obesity or a weight-related health condition, like high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes, can affect different areas of your life.

Getting the right support can make a difference. Explore these options to find the help that feels right for you.

Charities and specialist organisations

These organisations offer information, support and a chance to connect with others.

Diabetes UK

Get support from Diabetes UK, including information, advice, local groups, events and online tools to help you live well with diabetes.

British Heart Foundation

Get free advice and support from cardiac nurses, find an online community and join a local support group.

Obesity UK

Obesity UK's Facebook groups provide a safe, non-judgemental place for support and information.

Support and services from the NHS

You can access NHS services and programmes to help you manage your health.

NHS: Healthy Living for people with type 2 diabetes

Healthy Living is a free, online NHS programme that helps you to take care of yourself while living with type 2 diabetes.

NHS: Digital Weight Management Programme

If you are living with obesity and have diabetes, high blood pressure or both, your GP or pharmacist can refer you to a free, 12-week online plan to help manage your weight.

NHS: Pharmacy blood pressure checks

Use this service to find a pharmacy that offers free blood pressure checks. You can get your blood pressure checked at a pharmacy without seeing a GP.

How to be more active

Being physically active is good for everyone, especially for people with weight-related health conditions. Find easy ways to fit more activity into your daily life.