Barnsley Change4Life event marks three years of success
Past and present members of Barnsley Change4Life weight management programme celebrated the success of the project over the last three years at a special event.
The event, held at Barnsley Metrodome, celebrated the personal stories of people enrolled in the programme as well as showcasing the achievements of the team.
The Change4Life Weight Management team in Barnsley is provided by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Barnsley Premier Leisure and Active Barnsley. It offers programmes and advice specifically to children and families, adults and pregnant women to make healthy changes to their lifestyle.
Jean and Rodger Williams both enrolled on the Change4Life programme last year. They said “We are amazed at the difference it has made to our lives. We joined the course five months ago and have both lost over two stone. The team are great – they give you the motivation and confidence you need to succeed.”
“The small changes we’ve made to our lifestyle are now just a way of life and it’s opened up new avenues for the both of us. Our advice for anyone unsure about trying the service is – go for it – change your life and you won’t look back.”
Throughout the day guests took part in group discussions, providing feedback on the service and giving ideas for how improvements going forward.
Twané Celliers, specialist dietician and clinical lead for the programme, said “I’m so proud of everyone involved in the programme. Seeing people change their lives and seeing how it empowers them to lead a healthier life really is a privilege. This is a culmination of three years of hard work and I can’t wait to see how people progress in the years to come.
“For me, it’s not just about the weight loss and health benefits. That’s just one aspect of the project. Losing weight gives people the confidence and self-belief they need to succeed in all other aspects of life.”
Over the past three years, the Barnsley Change4 Life Weight Management team have supported over 2,500 people to make healthier lifestyle changes.
For more information on the Barnsley Change4Life weight management service please visit the website or call the team on 01226 737060.
