Slimming World (12 weeks provided free)
Cumbria County Council are supporting people to achieve a health weight by funding 12 weeks of “Slimming World”. This is available until the end of March 2023. Slimming World provides weekly face to face sessions. Further information is available from Slimming World
To be eligible for the programme, the person must be aged 16+ and:
- resident in Cumbria
- be registered to a GP practice in Cumbria
- have a BMI of 28 or over
Let us know at the Practice if you want to take part and we will print off a voucher for you.
Once you receive your voucher please phone Slimming World on 01773 306790 to register and arrange your first session
Active Cumbria
Active Cumbria are part of Cumbria County Council’s Public Health service, their aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of communities through physical activity and sport. Head over to the Active Cumbria website where you will find all things physical activity and sport – there’s something for everyone on their Activity Finder
Oviva Weight Management
Cumbria County Council have joined forces with Oviva Weight Management to support people who live in Cumbria to develop healthier habits and lose weight.
Once you’ve signed up, you will be matched with your own personal health coach who will provide 1-to-1 support during this 12 week programme to help you achieve your goals.
The programme can help you to:
- Lose weight
- Improve the quality of your diet
- Learn the importance of having healthy balanced meals
- Increase your confidence
- Self-manage your well-being effectively
Change4Life
Change4Life is helping families to easily cut back on sugar by making a few simple swaps to their everyday food and drinks. Supermarkets and other shops will also be highlighting healthier options in-store and in their own advertising and many will be using a new Change4Life ‘good choice’ badge to make it even easier for families to spot healthier choices.
Park Run
We have a Park Run in Aspatria at the Rugby club
What is Bower Park parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday at 9:00am.
