Weight Management Services

A summary of tier 2 and specialist adult weight management services to support South Gloucestershire residents achieve a healthier weight

Healthy Weight Programme (adults)

Eligible patients can access a free 14-week programme delivered by the Active Lifestyle Centres in South Gloucestershire. This includes a 1:1 consultation followed by 5 group support sessions and access to leisure facilities throughout the 14-week period.

Eligibility 

  • Aged 18 years or more
  • Has a BMI ≥30 with no co-morbidities (adjusted to BMI ≥28 with co-morbidities or BMI ≥27.5 in people of Black African, African-Caribbean, and Asian origin) 
  • A South Gloucestershire resident or registered with a South Gloucestershire GP
  • Is clinically stable
  • Is not pregnant
  • Does not have a history of or an ongoing eating disorder

Referral  

Patients can be referred to the programme by the One You team. To refer a patient to complete the One You online contact form.

If you have any questions relating to the Healthy Weight Programme (adults) please call 01454 865337 or email oneyou@southglos.gov.uk

NHS 12 Week Weight Loss Plan

A 12 week digital intervention via access to the app called ‘NHS Weight Loss Plan’. It is a free NHS weight loss plan to help your patients start healthier eating habits, be more active and start losing weight.

To find out more about the 12-week NHS weight loss plan visit:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/start-the-nhs-weight-loss-plan/

Eligibility

No eligibility criteria

Referral

No referral needed, patients can download the ‘NHS Weight Loss Plan’ app from their apple or play store.

NHS Digital Weight Management Programme (DWMP)

A 12-week digital intervention with access to three levels of support; digital content only or digital content with 50 or 100 minutes of human coaching.

Eligibility

  • Over the age of 18
  • Has a BMI ≥30 (≥27.5 for people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds)
  • Has a diagnosis of diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2) or hypertension or both.

Referral

Referrals can be made via a e-referral template on EMIS.

If you have any questions relating to the NHS DWMP please email england.wmp-prevention@nhs.net or visit NHS England » The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme.

NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme

For patients at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. A tailored programme to support patients to reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. As well as guidance on making healthy food choices and increasing physical activity levels.

To find out more about the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme visit: Healthier You | Diabetes Prevention Programme (preventing-diabetes.co.uk)

Eligibility

  • Over the age of 18
  • Has a BMI ≥30 (≥27.5 for people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds)
  • Has a diagnosis of diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2) or hypertension or both.

Referral

Referrals can be made via a e-referral template on EMIS.

The NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme

The NHS is delivering a new programme which provides a low calorie diet treatment for people who are living with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes.

There are a limited number of places available locally.

If successfully referred patients will:

  • Be offered total diet replacement products including soups and shakes consisting of up to 900 calories a day for up to 12 weeks.
  • Alongside this patients will receive support for 12 months including help to re-introduce food after the initial 12-week period. Depending on where patients live, this will either be delivered:
    • in groups (online or in person)
    • one-to-one (online or in person), or
    • digitally/remotely via an app, online or over the phone

To find out more about the NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme visit:  NHS England » Low calorie diets to treat obesity and Type 2 diabetes

Eligibility

  • Over the age of 18
  • Has a BMI ≥27 (≥25 for people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds)
  • Has a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes within the last 6 years

Referral

Referrals can be made via a e-referral template on EMIS.

Weight Assessment and Management Service (WAMS)

A specialist service for patients with severe or complex obesity, based at Southmead Hospital, Bristol. The WAMS usually offers support over a 6 to 12-month period.

Eligibility

  • Over the age of 18
  • Registered with a BNSSG GP
  • Has a BMI ≥40 or ≥35 if co-morbidities
  • Patient has previously attended weight loss interventions over a 2-year period but failed to achieve/maintain weight loss unless BMI is ≥50.

Referral

Referrals can be made via the standard Tier 3 proforma which can then be submitted via e-referral.

If you have any questions relating to WAMS please email bnssg.ifr@nhs.net or visit remedy pathway (bnssgccg.nhs.uk).