Wellbeing

ABL Health

Criteria: Comprehensive Tier 3 weight management support for individuals aged 18 and over with a BMI of 35 or higher

We are a team of healthcare professionals providing bespoke support to clients.

This includes realistic goal setting, no strict diets or exercise routines and an emphasis on long-lasting lifestyle changes aimed at maintaining a healthy weight after the programme.

What We Offer

12-Month Lifestyle/Weight Management Support Program
Our core offering is a 12-month Lifestyle/Weight Management program that includes:

- 11 bi-weekly sessions focused on sustainable lifestyle behaviour changes, followed by (Offered as a group session or 1-1 support)
- 6 monthly sessions for continued support and guidance.

We deliver our sessions in a blended approach, face-to-face, telephone and virtual formats, ensuring flexibility for all clients.

Holistic Health Assessment
We begin with a comprehensive health assessment known as a My Story, taking a holistic approach to understand each client’s physical and emotional health needs understanding their unique journey to ABL Health.

Pathways and Support Offered

We provide several tailored pathways based on individual needs, including:

Bariatric Pathway
For patients who meet the eligibility criteria, we offer support through a Bariatric Pathway, guiding them through the process and preparation for bariatric surgery if appropriate. Clients are encouraged to develop their knowledge by attending bi-monthly webinars with Salford Royal/Castle Hill.

Nutritional Education, Physical Activity and Overall Wellbeing

The service offers free nutritional and physical activity support and advice, and consider other behavioural and psychological aspects, and life circumstances linked to weight gain and poor health. We also explore alternate diet pathways, such as:

- Low Carb Healthy Fats (LCHF)
- Intermittent Fasting (IF)

Therapeutic Support
Recognising the emotional aspects of weight management, we offer both 1-to-1 and group therapy sessions focusing on emotional eating and behavioural change.
Pharmaceutical Pathway

We offer support with Orlistat information sessions.

Website: Your Health North Lincs

This service is accessible through a referral from any medical professional or social prescriber.

For more information contact:

Telephone: 01724 580 680

Email: abl.t3services@nhs.net

Thrive.nel Social Prescribing

Centre4, 17A Wootton Road, Grimsby,
DN33 1HE

Suitable for individuals aged between 18 and 75 and living with one of the below relevant long-term conditions:

Asthma
Atrial Fibrillation
COPD
Chronic Heart Disease
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Epilepsy
Fibromyalgia
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis

Social prescribing aims to connect people living in North East Lincolnshire to activities, groups, and services in their community to meet the practical, social and emotional needs that affect their health and wellbeing.

Thrive.nel has a team of Link Workers based at Centre4, who are helping people to find the support they need.

Telephone: 01472 403403

Email: enquiries@centre4.org.uk

Self-referral form: Thrive.nel

QR Code to self-referral:

Website: Thrive – Community health and wellbeing – Centre4

connectNEL

Centre4, 17A Wootton Road, Grimsby,
DN33 1HE

Available Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.

connectNEL is a helpful and friendly signposting service created to help people get in front of the services and activities they need faster. This includes Wellbeing services.

connectNEL can help with:

Adult Services
Animal Welfare
Benefits Advice
Care/Welfare
Child Services
Council Services
Covid & flu Vaccinations
Debt Advice
Digital Support
Disability Services
Education & training
Family Services
Financial Help
Food Hardship
Fuel Hardship
Health & Wellbeing
Healthy Lifestyles
Housing
LGBTQ+ Services
Local Events
Medical Services
Sport & Fitness
Work/Employment

And so much more. Any services that aren’t in the list, connectNEL will look into and do everything they can to find the right services for individuals.

Contact information

Tele: 01472 403403

Email: hello@connectnel.com

Website: Community – Connect NEL

Better Health – NHS

Tier 1 service

The free NHS Weight Loss Plan is a 12 week programme that can be downloaded to help start healthier eating habits, becoming more active and losing weight.

Consider also signposting to resources to help people become more physically active, including home workout videos and Apps for Couch to 5K and Active 10.

NHS Weight Loss Plan: Lose weight – Better Health – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Get Active – Couch to 5K and Active 10: www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active

NHS Health App Hub

Tier 1 service.

Humber Health Apps

A free to use local website where people can search for the right app for a range of health-related issues, including apps to support them with losing weight (search for ‘weight loss’).

Website link: HNY ICB – Health App Hub

NHS Let’s Get Better

Here you can find all the information you need to help live a more healthy and active life whilst learning about the health services in your area.

Let’s get better – Let’s Get Better

ORCHA – Humber Health Apps

All the apps featured are NHS approved, clinically accredited apps.

A free to use local comparison website where people can search for the right app for a range of health related issues, including apps to support them with losing weight (search for ‘weight loss’).

All the apps in the Health App Library have been tested (assessed) by the Organisation in the Review of Care and Health Apps (ORCHA).

Contact information

Website: Humber & North Yorkshire Humber Health Apps

Carers UK – Carers Support

Providing information and guidance to unpaid carers covering a range of subjects including:

Benefits and financial support
Your rights as a carer
Carers’ assessments and how to get support in your caring role
Services available to carers and the people you care for
How to complain effectively and challenge decisions

Contact information

Tele: 08088 087777

Email: advice@carersuk.org (For more complex queries, we suggest you email us, as we’ll be able to provide more information)

Website: Carers UK

Carers’ Support Service

The Old Waterworks Offices, 1 Town Hall Square, Grimsby,
DN31 1HY

The Carers’ Support Service is the main port of call for Carers in Northern and North East Lincolnshire. There is a range of free and confidential practical and emotional support on offer.

The Carers’ Support Centre for North East Lincolnshire is open to visitors:

Closed on Bank Holidays

Contact information

Tele: 01472 242277

Lines open Monday – Friday, 8am – 7pm, Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 2pm.

Email: info.nel@carerssupportcentre.com

You can also follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linked-In.

Website: Carers Support Service

Refer a carer

Carers Wellbeing Team – CPG

The Val Waterhouse Centre, 41 – 43 Kent Street, Grimsby,
DN32 7DH

A team of 4 carer wellbeing workers supporting carers who aid people over the age of 60, or who have a learning or physical disability. Providing emotional and practical support.

Carers Wellbeing Team Leaflet

NEL Carers Guide

Referral Form (printable)

Referral Form (Word)

Contact information

Tele: 01472 571100

Email: CPG.ALDS@nhs.net

Website: Carers Wellbeing Team – Care Plus Group

We Are With You

76B Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby,
DN31 3EF

Free and confidential support to adults and young people experiencing issues with drugs and alcohol.

We work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making a small change or stopping an unwanted habit.

Available Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Young Person’s Services
If you are concerned about a Young Person, or aged under 18, you can contact our Young Person’s service on 01472 806890 and ask to speak to the Young Persons team lead.

Contact information

Tele: 01472 806890

Website: Drug and Alcohol Support in North East Lincolnshire

How to make a referral: Make a Referral | WithYou

Follow on Facebook or Twitter

We Are With You – Needle and Syringe Service

76B Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby,
DN31 3EF

Our needle and syringe services are free and confidential.

Free walk in service – no appointment required.

Telephone: 01472 806890

Opening times: Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Website: North East Lincolnshire Needle and Syringe Service

Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) NHS

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is treatment that falls outside of mainstream healthcare.

These treatments range from acupuncture and homeopathy, to aromatherapy, meditation and colonic irrigation.

Information on using CAM can be found on the NHS website.

Contact information

Website: Complementary and alternative medicine – NHS

NHS – Live Well

Information for all.

NHS advice about healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, healthy weight, exercise, mental wellbeing, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol.

Your Wellbeing (nelincs.gov.uk)

Care Link

Carelink promotes independent living and peace of mind with the lifeline alarm system and range of accessories that provide help and assurance 24 hours a day, seven days a week from our local support team.

We’re not just for the elderly. If you are isolated, vulnerable, and need the reassurance that a caring professional is on hand day and night, get in touch with us today.

Member of the Later Life Partnership NEL – for more information call 01472 312312 or email advice.LaterLifePartnershipNEL3@outlook.com

Telephone: 01472 312312

Email: admin@care-link.org.uk

Website: www.carelinknel.co.uk

Later Life Partnership NEL Leaflet

Later Life Leaflet final

Friendship at Home

Criteria: North East Lincolnshire residents aged 60 years and over.

· One to one befriending

· Telephone befriending

· Social clubs

· Exercise Clubs