Referral to the NHS digital weight management service

The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme supports adults living with obesity who also have a diagnosis of diabetes or hypertension or both, to manage their weight and improve their health.

It is a 12-week online behavioural and lifestyle programme. People can access it via a smartphone or computer with internet access. If you would like to be referred to this free program please complete the form below.

If you have any other general questions about the programme, please email: england.wmp-prevention@nhs.net

First Name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

Contact Number (preferably mobile) *

Smoking history *

How many units of alcohol do you consume per week? *

Height

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Weight

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Ethnic Background *

Do you have a diagnosis of diabetes or high blood pressure? *

Please note we will be unable to refer you to the NHS digital weight management service if you do not suffer with one of the above conditions. We can however refer you to an alternative provider so please continue to fill out the form.

Please specify *

I confirm I would you like a referral to local weight management services if available*

I want a copy of the contents of this form to be emailed to me

Email Address

I confirm that I am a registered patient at Waterside Medical Centre*

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory

FAQs

What are the benefits of this programme?

Obesity is a serious health concern which increases the risk of many other health conditions. For example, Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, joint problems, mental health problems, and some cancers. There is also evidence to suggest that people living with obesity are at higher risk of more severe outcomes associated with COVID-19.

The programme offers three different levels of support, including human coaching for groups who may be less likely to complete behavioural and lifestyle change programmes, with the aim of reducing health inequalities. This includes those of younger (working) age, people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, men, and people living in more deprived communities.

The online programme provides an alternative way of accessing weight management support. In the context of COVID-19, it means people can complete it whilst social distancing is in place.

Who can access this programme?

The programme offers free, online access to weight management services for those who have a BMI greater than 30 and who also have diabetes or high blood pressure, or both. The BMI threshold will be lower at 27.5 for people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, as we know people from these ethnic backgrounds are at an increased risk of conditions such as Type 2 diabetes at a lower BMI. The programme is only available to people with a smartphone or computer with internet access.

Local Authority’s may offer weight management services that may be more appropriate if the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is not suitable.

Referral to the NHS digital weight management service

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