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Tier 2 Weight Management Services - Bristol (DRAFT)

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Overview

Beezee Adults is Bristol's weight management programme offered by Maximus UK. They help adults lose weight in a healthy way and keep it off for good. Services available and how to access them are outlined below.

Online Group Sessions

Due to unprecedented demand, there is a significant waiting time for this service. This varies each month so an exact timeframe cannot be given however, this could be anywhere from 3 - 12 months, based on number of referrals received. In the meantime, patients should be encouraged to access Beezee Academy to access the self-led intervention as well as signposted to the Beezee community page that details resources and local activities available.

Beezee Adults Academy

Six months of free access to the online learning platform, the ‘Academy’, where people can learn at their own pace.

Eligibility:

Available for Bristol residents over 18years.

Referral:

Self referral through the online learning platform.

Gutless - men’s online course

A free online weight loss programme just for men. Support includes:

• Online group sessions for one hour every week for 10 weeks.
• Support from a nutritionist who will check in throughout the programme.
• A casual, fun, laid-back atmosphere.

Eligibility

BMI ≥25-40 (adjusted to 23 if of Black African, African-Caribbean and Asian origin).

Exclusions:

Having a significant health condition or illness (co-morbidity) in the same individual which has a substantial impact on the patient's health and their ability to take part in the programme. This would mean the Tier 2 intervention is unsuitable.
Having a complex need which requires an elevated level of support or may rely on other services due to a significant health condition, disability or broader life circumstances. This may involve challenges around mental health, communication, behaviour, sensory input or cognitive ability. As the programme is designed for Tier 2, the individuals need to be able to have autonomy over their participation.
Having a diagnosed eating disorder
Having had bariatric surgery in the last two years
Pregnancy

Referral:

Self or Health Professional Referral via website:

Patient follows the simple steps here: Gutless - Free Healthy Lifestyle Services
Health professional referral using: Referrers - Free Healthy Lifestyle Services

Or email:

hellobristol@maximusuk.co.uk providing as much detail as possible including name, DOB, gender, home address (including post code), and BMI. A contact phone number for the patient/parent/carer is required as this is the key contact method. Consent is needed for us to contact them with this.

Beezee Families

If the adult is part of a family with young children aged between 4-15 years old they can also learn at their own pace on the Families Academy by signing up to the online learning platform

Community resources and activities

Explore free resources for adult, children and families on mental health and getting active in their area. Community resources and activities - Free Healthy Lifestyle Services | Bristol

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