{"id":1972,"date":"2021-05-20T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T08:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=1972"},"modified":"2022-02-04T11:23:29","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T11:23:29","slug":"discover-keeping-you-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/discover-keeping-you-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping you and your weight loss safe and sound"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> Slimming World groups are open and running safely across the UK and Republic of Ireland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/nearest-group-search\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"100\" src=\"http:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/SmallCTA-TTFJan22-SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World taste the freedom promotion. Join Slimming World\" class=\"wp-image-4166\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a Slimming World member already or you\u2019re thinking about joining, we want to reassure you, our number one priority is to keep you, your Consultant, your families and your weight loss success safe and sound.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s what Slimming World member Janet found when groups were briefly allowed to reopen last year. She said: \u201cOnce I got in there, I felt really safe and relaxed\u2026 it looked lovely. Now I\u2019m raring to go!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/5245389806001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6178846411001\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" width=\"800\" height=\"390\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you return to your real-life group, you\u2019ll notice a few changes to how they run \u2013 at least for the short term \u2013 with your safety firmly in mind. Consultant Matt (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/slimmingworldboy\/\">@slimmingworldboy<\/a>) had an amazing first week back with his members, saying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt feels good to be back in my Slimming World groups again! Some great feedback as to the venue set-up, everyone felt safe and loved all the health and safety measures put into place. Everyone\u2019s motivated to kick-start a new week!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While these measures are likely to reduce as the guidance changes, here\u2019s what you can expect as we move from lockdown to slim-down!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/discover-are-slimming-world-groups-open\/\"><strong>MORE ON THE BLOG: Find out how Slimming World groups are running in your area<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"109\" src=\"http:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/social-distancing-safety-guidelines-slimming-world-blog-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1984\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"slightly-smaller-shorter-socially-distanced-groups\"><strong>Slightly smaller, shorter, socially distanced groups<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll be welcoming a maximum of 25-30 members to each group. Sessions will last around 45 minutes \u2013 that\u2019s 15 minutes for that moment of empowering accountability when you step on the scales, plus 30 minutes of the invaluable inspiration and motivation you get each week from your Consultant and friends in group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help them maintain social distancing, your Consultant will ask you to let them know which session you\u2019ll be attending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"109\" src=\"http:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/hand-sanitiser-safety-guidelines-slimming-world-blog-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1986\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"protecting-you-and-your-consultant\"><strong>Protecting you and your Consultant<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been to a Slimming World group before, you\u2019ll spot a few changes when you arrive. These are to help everyone feel as safe and comfortable as possible, and will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>a one-way system to help you safely move around the room<\/li><li>&nbsp;\u2018sneeze screens\u2019 to ensure you and your group\u2019s social team can remain safe at the scales<\/li><li>posters and floor markers to help everyone maintain the right social distance<\/li><li>wipes\/hand sanitiser provided for use throughout the session<\/li><li>seats placed at least 1m apart<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;For the time being, we\u2019ll be asking you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>wear a face covering<\/li><li>bring your own drink \u2013 either in a flask, bottle or can \u2013 until we can safely reopen the kitchen facilities<\/li><li>keep your shoes on at the scales (and you might want to wear the same shoes each week)<\/li><li>&nbsp;bring your own pen to fill in your progress page\u2026<\/li><li>&nbsp;\u2026and your own carrier bag if you\u2019re planning to visit the shop<\/li><li>plus your own personal wipes\/hand sanitiser to keep your hands clean and \u2013 to help keep yourself, your Consultant and other members safe \u2013 to wipe down your chair at the end of the group&nbsp;<\/li><li>pay by contactless if possible<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If, at any point, you experience symptoms of COVID-19 \u2013 that\u2019s a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste \u2013 please follow the government\u2019s guidance to <strong>stay at home<\/strong> and please let your Consultant know, so they can continue to support you until you\u2019re able to return to your group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"109\" src=\"http:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/extra-precautions-in-your-group-safety-guidelines-slimming-world-blog-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1987\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"extra-precautions-in-group\"><strong>Extra precautions in group<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For your wellbeing, there may be certain parts of the Slimming World group experience that take a little longer to return, including the interest table, tasters, the Slimmer of the Week Free Food basket and the raffle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of the social distancing guidelines, we\u2019re sorry to say that \u2013 unless the venue has allowed it \u2013 the loos won\u2019t be \u2018open for business\u2019. Your Consultant will be able to let you know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"109\" src=\"http:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/our-promise-to-you-2-safety-guidelines-slimming-world-blog.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1991\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"our-promise-to-you\"><strong>Our promise to you<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While we have to put certain changes in place \u2013 for everyone\u2019s sake \u2013 there are some things that we promise won\u2019t change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>We promise we\u2019ll be here for you \u2013 to support you on your weight loss journey \u2013 every single week.<\/li><li>We promise that, no matter what challenges you\u2019ve faced since we were last together or what the scales say, you\u2019ll only ever find understanding, care, compassion and help \u2013 and never judgement or humiliation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There really is no better place to find the hope, the determination and a new sense of control; no better place to help you get back in the driving seat and on your way to achieving your dream weight \u2013 and to hold on to it forever. Together is better. And together we really can do it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope that this information helps to reassure you that we\u2019re doing all we can to reopen our groups as safely as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/nearest-group-search\"><strong>Contact your local Consultant to book your place in group.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s what you can expect from real-life groups as we move from lockdown\u2026 to slim-down!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":3038,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[16],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1972"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1972"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1972\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3038"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1972"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1972"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1972"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}