Your journey, step by step

Want to take part in SLIMMER powered by Ancora? Here is an overview of the key milestones before, during and after the program.

Before the program

Steps to get enrolled

1. Eligibility check*

First, complete the online registration form. We will confirm your eligibility and answer any questions you have.

*If your GP already referred you, you can skip steps 1 and 2.

1. Eligibility check*

First, complete the online registration form. We will confirm your eligibility and answer any questions you have.

*If your GP already referred you, you can skip steps 1 and 2.

2. Referral from doctor

To enroll in SLIMMER powered by Ancora, you’ll need to send us a referral letter from your GP. Request it by phone, email or in person.

2. Referral from doctor

To enroll in SLIMMER powered by Ancora, you’ll need to send us a referral letter from your GP. Request it by phone, email or in person.

First two weeks

Steps to get started

1. Welcome email

Learn about the digital nature of the program and the practical next steps to get started

1. Welcome email

Learn about the digital nature of the program and the practical next steps to get started

2. Informed consent & questionnaire

We will set up an Ancora user account for you. After receiving your log-in credentials, fill out a questionnaire about your health and lifestyle, and give us your consent to proceed with the program.

2. Informed consent & questionnaire

We will set up an Ancora user account for you. After receiving your log-in credentials, fill out a questionnaire about your health and lifestyle, and give us your consent to proceed with the program.

3. Intake

Schedule an online ‘meet and greet’ where we will explain more about the program and make sure SLIMMER powered by Ancora is right for you.

Digital health monitoring tools

If you do not have an electronic bracelet (wearable) and weighing scales, you will receive them free of charge for use during the program.

3. Intake

Schedule an online ‘meet and greet’ where we will explain more about the program and make sure SLIMMER powered by Ancora is right for you.

Digital health monitoring tools

If you do not have an electronic bracelet (wearable) and weighing scales, you will receive them free of charge for use during the program.

First six months

Intensive coaching and lifestyle change

Weekly: group coaching video calls and online chat

An enjoyable part of the program, group coaching sessions guide you on topics such as food and physical activity. Together with other participants, get advice from experts and inspiration from each other.

Your commitment

Join at least 20 22 of the 26 online group sessions during the first 6 months
Share your progresssuccesses.
Be helpful to your group mates.

Weekly: group coaching video calls and online chat

Your commitment

Join at least 20 22 of the 26 online group sessions during the first 6 months
Share your progresssuccesses.
Be helpful to your group mates.

Monthly: individual coaching video calls

Every month, catch up with your coach for a one-on-one session to review your progress.

Your commitment

Ask for advice.
Be open and honest with your coach.
Act on your coach’s advice – remember, you are in the driving seat!

Monthly: individual coaching video calls

Every month, catch up with your coach for a one-on-one session to review your progress.

Your commitment

Ask for advice.
Be open and honest with your coach.
Act on your coach’s advice – remember, you are in the driving seat!

Every day: lifestyle change

Embark on a plan to improve your nutrition, physical activity, sleep and mental wellbeing.

Commitment needed

Set your own personal action plan yourself.
Track your weight, waist circumference and steps in the Ancora mobile app at regular intervals (decide the frequency together with your coach).
Consider joining activities happening in your local area, such as walking groups.
Answer a questionnaire after 6 months to review your progress.

Every day: lifestyle change

Embark on a plan to improve your nutrition, physical activity, sleep and mental wellbeing.

Commitment needed

Set your own personal action plan yourself.
Track your weight, waist circumference and steps in the Ancora mobile app at regular intervals (decide the frequency together with your coach).
Consider joining activities happening in your local area, such as walking groups.
Answer a questionnaire after 6 months to review your progress.

Months 7-24

Keep in touch with your group and your coach as you make healthy habits a fixed part of your life

Group coaching: video calls and chat

Use the chat forum to connect with your fellow group members at any time whenever you want inspiration, advice and guidance. In addition, you will have two more group video calls during months 7-12.

Group coaching: video calls and chat

Use the chat forum to connect with your fellow group members at any time whenever you want inspiration, advice and guidance. In addition, you will have two more group video calls during months 7-12.

Individual coaching: video calls

Check in once every four months with your coach to make sure you are achieving the results you want in a sustainable way.

Individual coaching: video calls

Check in once every four months with your coach to make sure you are achieving the results you want in a sustainable way.

Evaluation

At the end of the 2 years, you are invited to an evaluation call to review your experience with us and discuss your next steps.

Evaluation

At the end of the 2 years, you are invited to an evaluation call to review your experience with us and discuss your next steps.

After the program

Keep up the good work!

Healthy living

By the end of the program, healthy habits will be a natural part of your daily routine. You can always turn to Ancora if you need extra guidance or support.

Healthy living

By the end of the program, healthy habits will be a natural part of your daily routine. You can always turn to Ancora if you need extra guidance or support.

Privacy by design

We know your personal data is important to you. As we handle sensitive information related to your health, you can trust us to adhere to the highest standards of data protection.

We are committed to using your personal information for these two purposes: giving you personalized and actionable information on your health, as well as improving the science behind your Personal Health Passport. For more details on our data protection standards, please visit the Privacy Policy on our website: www.wordpress-767982-2987316.cloudwaysapps.com/privacy-policy