Weight Management

Healum: Your Digital Health and Wellbeing Coach

Healum is a free NHS-approved app designed to support you with healthy living, weight management, and long-term wellbeing. The app provides personalised plans, healthy recipes, exercise ideas, reminders, and progress tracking; all tailored to your health goals. You can use Healum to set realistic targets, monitor your food and activity, and access trusted information to help you make lasting changes.

Healum can also be linked with your healthcare team, allowing you to receive advice, updates, and encouragement directly through the app. It’s a great way to stay motivated and take control of your health, whether you’re looking to lose weight, become more active, or manage a long-term condition.

Complete the Self Referral Form

Or, speak to our social prescriber about connecting your care.

Be Active 

Free Physical Activity for Birmingham Residents

Be Active is a free scheme for Birmingham residents, offering access to a wide range of physical activities at local leisure centres. You can take part in swimming and gym sessions at no cost during off-peak hours. The scheme is open to everyone who lives in Birmingham. 

Getting involved with Be Active is a great way to improve your health, meet new people, and stay motivated. To join, simply visit a local participating leisure centre, just bring proof of your Birmingham address. View the website for more information. 

Visit the Be Active website

NHS Digital Support

The 'Lose Weight - Better Health' NHS programme offers a free 12-week weight loss plan, including an interactive food and activity diary, calorie tracker, and progress monitoring tools.

You’ll find practical advice, healthy recipes, and tips to help you build lasting habits. Popular apps like Active 10 (for walking) and Couch to 5K (for running) are available to help you get started and stay active.

Visit the NHS website