Support groups
Online communities
Connect with others on the same journey by joining our supportive Facebook groups, where you can share experiences, find encouragement, and build a stronger community together.
Obesity UK Main Support Group
All Obesity UK groups provide a safe and positive place for people living with overweight and obesity to gain non-judgemental support, information and inspiration.
Extra Support Group (BMI over 40)
This group is specifically for people with BMI 40+.
Obesity UK is the leading national charity dedicated to supporting people with obesity.
Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Group
A Facebook group to provide information and support to those who have had or are considering weight loss surgery.
Pregnancy Support Group
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Family Group
This group is for parents, carers & guardians of children with overweight and obesity. The group is caring and understanding, we offer guidance and support to Families.
Teen Support Group
This group offers guidance and support to Children and young people, who are struggling with overweight and obesity.
Obesity UK Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Obesity UK Members Recipe & Meal Ideas
Obesity UK Mini Gastric Bypass/MGB Surgery Support Group
Obesity UK Sleeve Gastrectomy/Gastric sleeve Surgery Support Group
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Face to Face support groups
Obesity UK worked with Public Health England to deliver a pilot Community Champions Programme across the country in 2014/15. The programme aimed to support people to engage in physical activity and healthy eating with a significant focus on the emotional well-being of group members. Evaluation of the programme has underscored the impact of regional support groups on encouraging and supporting health behaviours such as physical activity and healthy eating. It was also noted that the design and success of these groups has led to further impacts that include meeting new people and developing new friendships.
As a result, Obesity UK now have two volunteer regional support groups. These groups provide peer-to-peer support for members of the community with obesity. They offer ‘expert by experience’ knowledge, creating a two-way dialogue between members of the community, health professionals and organisations in their locality. Obesity UK are working on further opportunities to develop regional groups across the UK with a focus on ensuring they are sustainable.
Obesity UK Peer Support Group Facilitator Training Guide
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