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Programme structure

A 12-week adapted programme with longer, smaller sessions, Easy Read materials throughout, and carers welcome as full participants.

What's inside

Adapted nutrition and activity content built with specialist LD dietitians and carers. The SMI pathway adds metabolic monitoring, medication side-effect management and supported behaviour change.

How it's delivered

Community venues chosen for accessibility, one-to-one where group settings don't fit, with picture-based and Easy Read materials as standard.

Who delivers it

Specialist LD dietitians, practitioners trained in supported decision-making, and — by design — the carers who know the person best.

Patient journey

  • Referral from anyone — care team, GP, family, or yourself
  • A getting-to-know-you session, with your carer if you want
  • Weekly sessions at your pace
  • Ongoing support, with materials to keep

Yes — carers are part of the programme, not visitors to it.

It works alongside mental health care: monitoring the metabolic effects of medication, managing side-effects, and never asking anyone to choose between mental health and physical health.

The intensive phase builds the foundations; the monthly phase is where they become yours. Accountability continues — weights, check-ins and the app between sessions.
You're on a tracked list, prioritised clinically (see above). Keep your contact details up to date and use the interim support we signpost.
If it's right for you, we prepare you properly — the programme includes structured preparation and referral.
Tell your practitioner — the pathway can step back up where there's clinical need.

Maintenance support: the app, drop-ins, and check-ins. Weight management is a long game and we don't disappear at week 12.