If you’re thinking of joining a Slimming World group, you might be unsure about what to expect. Many people don’t realise that, while our supportive groups are firmly at the heart of Slimming World, you’ll also receive much more to keep your slimming on track.
Read on to find the answers to all of your Slimming World questions, including how much Slimming World costs to join, and what’s included in our full package of effective weight loss support.
What’s included when you join Slimming World?
The support of a Slimming World Consultant
Your fully-trained Consultant is committed to helping you – and your new friends in group – on every step of your weight loss journey.
Get in touch with your local Consultant
Your warm and friendly weekly group
Our personalised support will help you understand yourself as a slimmer and give you the know-how and power to develop lasting healthy habits.
Find out more about what happens in a Slimming World group
Everything you need to follow Food Optimising
Food Optimising is our flexible healthy eating plan that’s easily tailored to suit you and your lifestyle. You’ll never feel hungry with Slimming World, as our plan is packed with hundreds of Free Foods that you can eat freely without weighing or measuring (yes, even pasta, potatoes and rice!). And there’s no need to worry about calorie counting, as we’ve done all the hard work for you.
Discover the 1, 2, 3 of Food Optimising
More than 55 years of experience, expertise and science
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.
Read more about the science behind the Slimming World plan
Our unique Body Magic activity programme
We will support you to get started when the time’s right for you, or to take it further if you’re already active. Our Body Magic toolkit includes more than 90 on-demand workout videos, walking podcasts and an activity tracker to keep you motivated.
Find out more about how Slimming World will help you increase your activity
Your own new member pack of books
On week one you’ll receive your guides to Food Optimising and Body Magic, plus a six-week weight loss journal to get you off to a flying start.
Join today to get your copy of our 2025 member pack
More than 2,000 recipes
Enjoy 24/7 access to a huge collection of delicious recipes on Slimming World’s members-only app and website – including hundreds of vegetarian and vegan options.
Sample a taste of Slimming World recipes
A handy weight loss planner
Record food and activity on our member website and app, plus read motivational articles and amazing weight loss success stories.
Meet some of our amazing members
The Slimming World members-only app
Including our easy-to-use barcode scanner to help you make healthier choices in seconds.
Slimming World books and magazines
Exclusive access to all our official publications, including recipe books and the Slimming World Magazine at a special group price.
Access to your local group’s closed Facebook page
Ask questions, chat to other members and get your boost of midweek motivation!
Be part of the Slimming World Community
You’ll be surrounded by care, understanding and inspiration to help you navigate any obstacles or challenges along the way.
How much is Slimming World?
The 2025 Slimming World prices for weekly group fees in the UK and the Republic of Ireland are:
- standard paying members – £5.95/€10*
- senior members – £5.65/€9.50*
The membership fee (paid when a member joins a group) is £5/€9*.
In Cyprus, where Slimming World runs a small number of groups, the weekly fee is €7.50, and the membership fee is €6.25*.
*All Slimming World prices shown are recommended retail prices. At participating groups only. See slimmingworld.co.uk for more information.
Slimming World offers
Committing to 6 or 12 weeks of group support is a great way to maintain your motivation and save money:
- Get 6 weeks’ membership for the price of 5 when you commit to 6 weeks of group support.
- Get 12 weeks’ membership for the price of 10 when you commit to 12 weeks of group support.
These offers are available to both new and existing Slimming World members – you’ll find details of our latest special offers here.
Find a Slimming World group
Click here to find the nearest groups to you. We’d love to see you – there’s no need to book. If you have any questions or worries, you’ll also find the contact details for your local Consultant, who’ll be happy to hear from you.