Maidstone Borough Council 5 Health matters in Maidstone
Maidstone Borough Council has been awarded £158,000 from NHS West Kent to commission and deliver projects to support health prevention in our borough over the next 12 months.
So if you’re looking to get healthier and fitter this summer, then look no further than our weight management programmes, which support overweight or obese adults to make long-term changes to improve physical activity, eating behaviour and diet and improve emotional well-being.
The programmes are held in group settings but provide personal action plans to help people achieve and maintain their goals. Don’t delay, sign up today!
Weight for It
A FREE 10 week weight loss programme for adults held throughout the Maidstone Borough. Fun and friendly weekly weigh-in with diet and nutritional advice. For more details and your nearest venue call 01622 602222 or email
healthyliving@maidtone.gov.uk
And don’t just take our word for it, here’s what some of the participants have said so far…
“Weight for It has educated me in an interesting and informative way to eat healthily so it becomes a way of life and not a five minute wonder!”
“The programme showed me that a few small changes to my lifestyle could make a huge difference. I have lost my excess weight and am maintaining my new slim-line body, without feeling I've been deprived of favourite foods or drink.”
Adult weight management programme A 12 week programme at Maidstone Leisure Centre, Willow Way, Mote Park. Diet and nutrition seminars are FREE and
Domestic Violence
and Abuse? The Freedom programme is a FREE 12 week programme that helps, supports and teaches women about the reality of domestic violence and abuse. For more information contact Maidstone- based organisation K-DASH on 01622 761146. The Freedom Programme helps to;
Support women to understand the beliefs held by an abusive man and in doing so, recognise which of these beliefs they have shared.
Illustrate the effects of domestic violence on children.
Assist women to recognise potential future abusers.
Help women gain self-esteem and the confidence to improve the quality of their lives.
Introduce women to community resources such as Women’s Aid.
Participants say “Gives you an opportunity to live your life” “Helps you to feel good about yourself”
“An insight into why women feel the way they do, and knowing their experiences are shared”
gym, swimming class sessions are £1 per visit. For more information call 08451 552277.
One attendee commented: “It has helped with my arthritis pain and has eliminated my need to use a cane. I am now exercising more and feel more flexible.”
Weight for Life A 10 week holistic lifestyle programme at Zeroth Active Zone, Boughton Lane, Maidstone, with a low cost exercise regime, sessions are just £1 per visit.
Go For It – a FREE family and children’s weight management programme for 5-17 year olds at Zeroth Active Zone.
For more information about the sessions held at Zeroth, call 01622 749564.
Healthy Passport Club If attending a programme is not for you, then why not go online and visit
www.healthyclub.nhs.uk for more information and support on making small steps to becoming healthier and happier.
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