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We’ve gathered together lots of helpful advice and information to help you on your way to losing weight and keeping it off for good.

Health and wellbeing apps library

We've partnered with the Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Apps (ORCHA) to develop a new digital health and wellbeing apps library.

All of the apps on the library have undergone rigorous checks to ensure that they are of the highest possible quality

Apps include help with meal planning, getting active and helping to manage long term health conditions.

You can visit the apps library.

Active Derbyshire

Find out where to join sports clubs and groups close to you. Meet people from Derbyshire who are just like you. Get active, be inspired, get involved and have some fun.

Be food smart

The Change4Life Food Scanner app shows you how much sugar, saturated fat and salt is inside your food and drink - just by scanning the barcodes on your food and drink.

British Heart Foundation - weight management

Find out how managing your weight can help your heart health from the British Heart Foundation.

British Heart Foundation - healthy eating

A healthy diet can help reduce your risk of developing heart disease as well as stopping you from gaining weight.

It has other health benefits too including lowering your risk of diabetes and high blood pressure. Find out more about healthy eating from the British Heart Foundation.

5 a day

If you’re struggling to get to grips with 5 a day then get lots of help and advice from the NHS.

NHS Live Well weight loss guide

The NHS 12 week weight loss guide offers advice and information on healthier eating and physical activity.

There’s a handy weight loss information pack for each week of the plan, and a planner to help you track your progress.

One You, drinking

Cutting back on alcohol can help your general wellbeing. Once you start cutting back, you’ll probably notice the benefits. The biggest benefit is the reduced risk to your health, but there are lots of others too.

One You, easy meals

Find healthier versions of all your favourite foods here. You’ll find tasty, simple meal ideas with the free, One You, Easy Meals app.

One You, healthy eating

Choosing healthier food options does not have to be difficult. There are lots of low cost ways for you and your family to eat well every day.

Dementia risk reduction

Experts agree that what's good for your heart is also good for your head and that a healthy lifestyle can help reduce your risk of developing dementia.

One of the ways to reduce your risk of dementia is by eating a healthy, balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight.

For more information visit the NHS Dementia guide online

For information on Dementia support in Derbyshire visit Dementia Derbyshire

You can also take the Think Brain Health Quiz to learn more about your brain and the steps you can take to protect it.

Free downloads and resources

We've lots of useful help and advice to help you to a healthier future. Download resources here.