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Tier 2 Weight Management Services - South Glos (DRAFT)

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Overview

Please consult the South Gloucestershire Healthy Weight Pathway below to determine the most appropriate service for the patient and follow the relevant referral process outlined.

Further information and how to refer is provided below.

Healthy Weight Programme

Patients can access a free 14-week programme delivered by the Active Lifestyle Centres. This includes an in-person 1:1 consultation followed by 5 group support sessions and access to all 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)
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:

Please complete the ‘South Glos Weight Management on Referral Form’ on EMIS.

Patients can also self-refer by completing the One You Contact Form.

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

Healthy Weight Programme for families

Adults that meet the Healthy Weight criteria will also have the option to attend the family programme, depending on their child's circumstances.

Further information can be found on Weight Management for children (tier 1 and 2)

Additional local resources

Health & Happiness Hubs are a collaboration between South Gloucestershire Council, GP surgeries, South Gloucestershire Locality Partnership and Southern Brooks, for people with a long-term health condition who want to make positive changes to improve their health and happiness.

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