Please note, this programme is only available for those aged 18 or over and have a BMI ≥ 25 – 37.9 (or BMI ≥ 23 for Black African, African Caribbean or Asian groups.
NHS Grampian have partnered with local leisure providers to deliver the NHS Scotland approved Counterweight programme. Counterweight Ltd is independently owned and is not part of the NHS. The Counterweight Programme is a habit based behaviour change programme and helps you to lose 5-10% of your starting body weight and keep it off. The programme is delivered in various leisure centres across Grampian.
The programme will be delivered weekly in a group setting over 12 weeks, followed by support sessions at 6,9 and 12 months. You will be supported to make sustainable changes to your eating habits and activity levels in order to lose weight. Support will be provided throughout the programme from your Counterweight Coach, other group members and via the educational content in the Counterweight App or Workbook.
You can be referred by your GP Practice or you can self-refer by following the links below,