For Birmingham residents
Birmingham Digital Adult Weight Management Programme
A 12-week adult weight management programme on the Healum app, giving Birmingham people the knowledge, skills and personal support to lose weight healthily.
Who can join
You can join if you’re:
Aged 16 or over
The programme is for adults and young people aged 16 and above.
A BMI over 25
Or over 23 if you’re of Asian or Black origin.
In Birmingham
You live in Birmingham, or you’re registered with a Birmingham GP.
The benefits
Support that fits around your life
On your phone
The 12-week programme in the app, or on a tablet or computer if you prefer.
A health coach
Regular support from a health coach, who you can message through the app.
Made for you
Healthy recipes and exercises tailored to you, in your own language.
Yours to keep
Daily actions keep you on track, and you can carry on using the app once the programme ends.
What to expect
What you’ll get in the app
A 12-week course
Videos and articles, week by week.
Recipes and exercises
Healthy recipes and exercises chosen for you.
Goals and plans
Goals and plans that suit you, with reminders.
Your progress
Track your weight, activity and how you’re getting on.
Chat support
Message your health coach to stay on track.
Easy to use
Content in many languages, plus a screen reader, magnification and easy read.
For residents
Refer yourself
Fill in the short self-referral form. When you reach the top of the waiting list, we’ll contact you to complete your enrolment.
What's included
For healthcare professionals
Refer a patient
Download the referral form, fill it in with your patient’s consent, and email it to birmingham.awm@healum.com.
What's included
What happens next
After you’re referred
- 01
Your place on the list
Every eligible referral is guaranteed a place. There may be a short wait while we process referrals.
- 02
Enrol
When you reach the top of the waiting list, we’ll contact you to complete an enrolment form.
- 03
Get the app
You’ll get an email inviting you to download the Healum app and join the 12-week programme.
- 04
Weigh in every week
The app prompts you to weigh in each week, working towards losing 5% of your weight over the 12 weeks.
What happens next
After you’re referred
Step 01 of 04
Your place on the list
Every eligible referral is guaranteed a place. There may be a short wait while we process referrals.
Step 02 of 04
Enrol
When you reach the top of the waiting list, we’ll contact you to complete an enrolment form.
Step 03 of 04
Get the app
You’ll get an email inviting you to download the Healum app and join the 12-week programme.
Step 04 of 04
Weigh in every week
The app prompts you to weigh in each week, working towards losing 5% of your weight over the 12 weeks.
There may be a short wait while we review and process referrals, because demand is high.
Yes. Every eligible referral is guaranteed a place. We’ll contact you to complete an enrolment form when you reach the top of the waiting list.
Email awm@healum.com. Healthcare professionals sending a referral can email birmingham.awm@healum.com.
Helpful links
More support from Birmingham City Council
Ready to start?
Refer yourself in a few minutes, or email awm@healum.com with any questions.