There are various weight loss and weight management programmes available in north west London to help you achieve a healthy weight. You can refer yourself into some of the healthy lifestyle programmes below without needing to visit your GP practice.
Medication can also be prescribed in some instances. Information about weight loss medication can be found in the relevant sections below.
These services are available for anyone who would like ideas, information, and details of any free apps that can support them to lead a healthier lifestyle and achieve their weight loss goals.
These services are available for free and are aimed at residents who need more structured support to help them achieve their weight loss goals.
The programmes offer support with behaviour change, setting goals, and making healthy lifestyle changes. These services are not able to provide medical support (weight loss medications) or psychological support.
The options listed below do not require a GP referral to access them:
- ADD LOCAL SERVICES
There are other weight management services available via GP referral. Your GP will be able to advise if they are appropriate for you:
Tier 3 specialist weight management services provide dietetic intervention, psychological support, physical activity advice, and medication where appropriate.
NHS Specialist Weight Management Services (also known as Tier 3 weight management services) are provided FROM WHICH DATE?
In line with NICE guidance, access to the weight loss drug called Wegovy™ remains available through specialist Tier 3 weight management services only. It is not available through prescription by GPs or via other weight management services.
Access to the Tier 3 weight management service is available only via GP referral. To be eligible for referral you must have already completed one of the Tier 2 services listed above and meet the below eligibility criteria:
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The Tier 4 weight management service includes severe and complex obesity services such as bariatric surgery and bariatric medicine.
Access to the Tier 4 weight management service is available only via GP referral. To be eligible for referral you must have already completed a Tier 3 weight management programme and meet the criteria outlined in the service restriction policy (ADD POLICY OR CRITERIA).