The Lite 4 Life programme was a 12-week group weight management programme delivered by Tees Active in partnership with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. Designed to educate, support and encourage sustainable lifestyle changes, the programme helped participants improve their overall health and wellbeing while reducing the risk of long-term complications associated with being overweight.

Throughout the programme, participants received guidance on healthy eating, nutrition and physical activity, helping them develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to make positive lifestyle changes that could be maintained beyond the 12-week course.

Lite 4 Life was aimed at individuals living with, or at risk of, a range of weight-related health conditions, including Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, joint pain and low mental wellbeing. Participants were supported in making gradual, realistic changes to improve their health and quality of life.

For many years, the programme was offered through GP referral, with eligible residents referred by healthcare professionals. In its later years, the scheme was also opened to self-referral, allowing Stockton-on-Tees residents to access support directly, subject to qualifying criteria.

Tees Active remains committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of local residents through a range of other activities and services available across its venues and programmes. For information on current health, wellbeing and physical activity opportunities, please click here.