Brio’s Integrated Wellbeing Services: Looking after your health shouldn't come at a cost

As the cost of living continues to impact communities across Cheshire West and Chester, Brio is offering a range of free wellbeing services to support local residents to stay active, live healthier lives and remain independent during these challenging times. Whether you’re trying to manage your weight, quit smoking or reduce your risk of falling, our Integrated Wellbeing Services are here to help.

These services are designed to remove barriers to health and wellbeing, especially for individuals and families experiencing financial pressures. All programmes are free to eligible participants and are delivered locally in community settings, making it easier than ever to take that first step towards better health.

Tier 2 Adult Weight Management Programme

A 12-week programme that blends physical activity, nutrition advice, and personalised support to help people lose weight and feel healthier. Participants also receive follow-ups at 6 and 12 months to keep them on track.

Who is eligible?

• Aged 18 years or over
• Resident or registered with a GP in Cheshire West and Chester
• BMI ≥30 (adjusted to ≥27.5 for Black African, African-Caribbean and Asian populations)
• Diagnosed with one of the following:
• Learning disability
• Severe mental illness (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or psychosis)
• Hypertension (prescribed antihypertensive medication)
• Physical disability affecting the ability to exercise

Go Smokefree Programme

A 12-week stop smoking service that offers free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and personalised support, available by phone, appointment or drop-in. Focused on helping those most affected by health inequalities.

Who is eligible?

• Aged 12 years or over, motivated to quit smoking
• Resident or registered with a GP in Cheshire West and Chester
• Smoked tobacco in the last two weeks or started a quit attempt through the NHS Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service

Falls Prevention Programme

This 25-week programme supports older adults to stay mobile and independent. Weekly strength and balance classes are complemented by at-home exercises and home safety education.

Who is eligible?

• Aged 65 or over
• Resident or registered with a GP in Cheshire West and Chester
• Assessed as having a low to medium risk of falls

How to access support

You can be referred by a GP, health or social care professional – or in some cases you can self-refer (for the Go Smokefree Programme).

If you or someone you support could benefit from this service, don’t wait. Brio is here to help.

Find out more

To discover more about Brio Wellbeing and explore all our free services and programmes, please visit our new website.

Brio’s Integrated Wellbeing Services