{"id":2518,"date":"2026-03-31T15:25:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=2518"},"modified":"2026-03-31T15:25:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:25:52","slug":"discover-the-slimming-world-package","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/discover-the-slimming-world-package\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s included when you join Slimming World?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/what-happens-in-group\">joining a Slimming World group<\/a>, you might be unsure about what to expect. Many people don\u2019t realise that, while our supportive groups are firmly at the heart of Slimming World, you\u2019ll also receive much more to keep your slimming on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to find the answers to all of your Slimming World questions, including how much Slimming World costs to join, and what&#8217;s included in our full package of effective weight loss support.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/offers\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Small-CTA-EasterCampaign2026-_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"join before 19th April and save \u00a35\/\u20ac9. See our special offers.\" class=\"wp-image-16052\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s included when you join Slimming World?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/5245389806001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6392234374112\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" width=\"900\" height=\"390\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The support of a Slimming World Consultant<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Slimming-World-Consultant-Blog-2026-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World consultant\" class=\"wp-image-16181\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Your fully-trained Consultant is committed to helping you \u2013 and your new friends in group \u2013 on every step of your weight loss journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/nearest-group-search\">Get in touch with your local Consultant <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your warm and friendly weekly group<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Your-warm-and-friendly-weekly-group-Blog-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World warm and friendly group\" class=\"wp-image-16156\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our personalised support will help you understand yourself as a slimmer and give you the know-how and power to develop lasting healthy habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/discover-what-happens-in-a-slimming-world-group\/\">Find out more about what happens in a Slimming World group<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Everything you need to follow Food Optimising<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/More-than-2400-recipes-Blog-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World more than 2,400 recipes\" class=\"wp-image-16166\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Food Optimising is our flexible healthy eating plan that\u2019s easily tailored to suit you and your lifestyle. You\u2019ll never feel hungry with Slimming World, as our plan is packed with hundreds of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/discover-slimming-world-free-foods\/\">Free Foods<\/a> that you can eat freely without weighing or measuring (yes, even pasta, potatoes and rice!). And there\u2019s no need to worry about calorie counting, as we\u2019ve done all the hard work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/discover-what-happens-in-a-slimming-world-group\/\">Discover the 1, 2, 3 of Food Optimising<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More than 55 years of experience, expertise and science<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Personalised-support-blog-2026-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World personalised support\" class=\"wp-image-16182\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our programme is rooted in the psychology of slimming, and has helped millions of people just like you to lose weight and stay slim for life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/the-science-behind-food-optimising\/\">Read more about the science behind the Slimming World plan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/FeelRealGood-SmallCTA-2026_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"feel real good- find out more Slimming World\" class=\"wp-image-15516\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our active lifestyle programme<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Magic-Mover-Blog-2026-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World Magic Mover\" class=\"wp-image-16187\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll support you to get started when the time\u2019s right for you, or to take it further if you\u2019re already active. Our activity toolkit includes 90 on-demand workout videos, walking podcasts and an activity tracker to keep you motivated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-body-magic\/\">Find out more about how Slimming World will help you increase your activity<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your new member book<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Your-new-member-book-Blog-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World New member pack\" class=\"wp-image-16157\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>On week one you&#8217;ll receive<em> Essentially Slimming World<\/em>, your guide to Food Optimising and our active lifestyle programme, plus planning tools to get you off to a flying start.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/offers\">Join today to get your copy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More than 2,400 recipes<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Everything-you-need-to-follow-Food-Optimising-Blog-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World everything you need to follow Food Optimising\" class=\"wp-image-16168\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Enjoy 24\/7 access to a huge collection of delicious recipes on Slimming World\u2019s members-only app and website \u2013 including hundreds of vegetarian and vegan options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\">Sample a taste of Slimming World recipes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A handy weight loss planner<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Slimming-World-Online-Community-Blog-2026-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World Online community\" class=\"wp-image-16175\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Record food and activity on our member app, plus read motivational articles and amazing weight loss success stories on our app and website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\">Meet some of our amazing members<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Slimming World members-only app<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-Slimming-World-members-only-app-Blog-2026-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World member's only app\" class=\"wp-image-16179\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Including our easy-to-use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/discover-the-slimming-world-barcode-scanner\/\">barcode scanner<\/a> to help you make healthier choices in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slimming World books and magazines<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Slimming-World-books-and-magazines-Blog-2026-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World books and magazines\" class=\"wp-image-16183\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Exclusive access to all our official publications, including recipe books and the <em>Slimming World Magazine<\/em> at a special group price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to your local group<strong>\u2019<\/strong>s closed Facebook page<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Closed-FB-Group-Blog-2026-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World closed Facebook group\" class=\"wp-image-16189\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ask questions, chat to other members and get your boost of midweek motivation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be part of the Slimming World Community<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55-years-Blog-2026-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World 55 years\" class=\"wp-image-16176\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll be surrounded by care, understanding and inspiration to help you navigate any obstacles or challenges along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens in a Slimming World group video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/5245389806001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6370817690112\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" width=\"900\" height=\"390\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the best way to find out what a Slimming World group is all about is to see for yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How much is Slimming World?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From 29th March 2026, Slimming World prices for weekly group fees in the UK and the Republic of Ireland are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>standard paying members \u2013 \u00a36.95\/\u20ac11.50*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>senior members \u2013 \u00a36.65\/\u20ac11*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The membership fee (paid when a member joins a group) is \u00a35\/\u20ac9*.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Cyprus, where Slimming World runs a small number of groups, the weekly fee is \u20ac8.75, and the membership fee is \u20ac6.25*.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a small change of \u00a31\/\u20ac1.50\/\u20ac1.25 to our current pricing \u2013 the first Slimming World weekly group fee price increase in five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*<strong>All Slimming World prices shown are recommended retail prices. At participating groups only. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/what-happens-in-group\">slimmingworld.co.uk<\/a> for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Slimming World offers&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Committing to 6 or 12 weeks of group support is a great way to maintain your motivation <em>and <\/em>save money:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Get 6 weeks\u2019 membership for the price of 5 when you commit to 6 weeks of group support.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get 12 weeks\u2019 membership for the price of 10 when you commit to 12 weeks of group support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These offers are available to both new and existing Slimming World members \u2013 you\u2019ll find details of our latest special offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/special-offers\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SeeRealResults-SmallCTA_SlimmingWorldBlog2.jpg\" alt=\"see real results - small CTA\" class=\"wp-image-11410\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find a Slimming World group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/nearest-group-search\">Click here<\/a> to find the nearest groups to you. We&#8217;d love to see you \u2013 there\u2019s no need to book. If you have any questions or worries, you\u2019ll also find the contact details for your local Consultant, who\u2019ll be happy to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/group-or-online-membership\">Find out more about joining Slimming World here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n    <section class=\"block-embedded-widget-area alignwide\">\n        \t\t\t<section id=\"mm-newsletter-widget-3\" class=\"widget mm-newsletter-widget\">\t\n\t\t<div id=\"mm-newsletter-widget\" class=\"mm-newsletter-widget-form\" data-thanks_page=\"0\" data-thanks_page_url=\"\" data-thanks_page_new_window=\"0\">\n            <div class=\"wrapper\">\n                <aside>\n                    <header>\n                        <h2>Free 7-day eating plan<\/h4>\n                    <\/header>\n                    <p>You&#8217;ll also get our email newsletter with recipes, inspiration and exciting special offers<\/p>\n                <\/aside>\n\n                <div class=\"form-wrapper\">\n                    <form action=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2518\" method=\"post\" id=\"newsletter-form\">\n\n                        <fieldset>\n                            <label class=\"input-label\">First name<\/label>\n                            <input type=\"text\" name=\"firstName\" placeholder=\"Enter your first name\" title=\"Enter your first name\" required>\n                        <\/fieldset>\n\n                        <fieldset>\n                            <label class=\"input-label\">Email address<\/label>\n                            <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email address\" title=\"Enter your email address\" required>\n                        <\/fieldset>\n\n                        <fieldset>\n                                                            <div class=\"input-radio\">\n                                    <input id=\"classic-menu\" class=\"classic-menu\" type=\"radio\" name=\"menuType\" value=\"Classic\" checked>\n                                    <label for=\"classic-menu\">\n                                        I&#8217;d like the classic menu                                    <\/label>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"input-radio\">\n                                    <input id=\"vegetarian-menu\" class=\"vegetarian-menu\" type=\"radio\" name=\"menuType\" value=\"Vegetarian\">\n                                    <label for=\"vegetarian-menu\">\n                                        I&#8217;d like the vegetarian menu                                    <\/label>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"input-radio\">\n                                    <input id=\"vegan-menu\" class=\"vegan-menu\" type=\"radio\" name=\"menuType\" value=\"Vegan\">\n                                    <label for=\"vegan-menu\">\n                                        I&#8217;d like the vegan menu                                    <\/label>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/fieldset>\n\n                        <div class=\"button-wrapper\">\n                            <div class=\"g-recaptcha\" data-sitekey=\"6LdLR7cZAAAAAFDxo_6diZKq91dLeqE45o9GkrNL\" data-theme=\"light\" data-size=\"normal\"><\/div>\n                            <button class=\"submit is-secondary animation-light-background\" type=\"submit\" name=\"submit\">Sign me up<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/form>\n\n                    <p class=\"message-success\">Thank you for signing up. 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