Case Study: How Your Trust Rochdale’s Nutrition, Exercise and Wellbeing Programme helped Amanda




Amanda joined the Nutrition, Exercise and Wellbeing Programme at Your Trust in Rochdale to gain confidence, get support to lose weight and to become active and get fit.

Keep reading to hear what fantastic achievements Amanda had reached by the end of the 12 week programme.

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This nutrition programme is a 12-week course for those aged 18+ providing specialist information, motivation and support to encourage a healthier lifestyle.

During the course, our friendly, fully qualified team give support to lose weight, set achievable goals, make healthier food choices, exercise to help with weight loss and learn skills to prevent weight gain.

A GP, practice nurse or health advisor can refer you to the programme or you can self-refer by contacting 01706 923685 or exercise.referrals@rochdale.gov.uk or by clicking the link below.

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I’m feeling better and am more active, and people are noticing a difference.

It’s also made a big impact on my mental health and wellbeing.

Amanda, Your Trust Member, Rochdale





At the end of the 12 week programme, Amanda has had some fantastic achievements: 

  • Her portions of fruit and veg have increased from two per day to the NHS recommended  five a day.
  • She lost 15.2kg (2st 6lbs). 
  • Her BMI has reduced by 5.4. 
  • Planned exercise has gone from 0 minutes to 150 minutes per week. • Dropped two dress sizes.
  • Health rated score has increased from 2 out of 10 to 5 out of 10.
  • WEMWBS (Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale) score from 15 to 20 showing an improvement in mental wellbeing.


After completing the course, Amanda says:

“Over the 12 weeks, I’ve learned a lot of things including what to eat, how much to eat and the daily allowance of salt and sugar. I’m now cooking with herbs and spices rather than jars and use the eat well plate as a guide of what to include in my meals. 

“And I’ve increased the amount of fruit and veg that I’m eating each day. The programme is excellent, and I would recommend it to everyone. 

“Attending the group was my first achievement but every bit of information given is broken down and made easy to understand and follow which is what I needed. 

“I’m feeling better and am more active, and people are noticing  a difference. It’s also made a big impact on my mental health and wellbeing as I now feel that my depression and anxiety are more manageable.”


















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