Local Support

Weight loss support

Do you live in Hertfordshire, are aged 18+ and are registered with a Hertfordshire GP? You may be entitled to weight loss support.

To qualify for these programmes, you need to:

  • Be 18 years or over
  • Be a resident of Hertfordshire or registered to a Herts GP
  • Have a BMI of ≥30 or BMI of ≥27.5 from a BAME community or have a comorbidity

Additional criteria may apply depending on which service referral is made to.

NHS Digital Weight Management Programme

Referrals for Hertfordshire & West Essex can only be made via GP.

Eligible for Diabetic and/or hypertension patients only.

Living Well Taking Control (LWTC)

NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme Hertfordshire & West Essex.

Discuss with GP as eligibility criteria to be met prior to referral.

We may also recommend this programme to you following a higher HbA1c blood test, a text may be sent to you and if you consent, we will refer you straight to the service.

TBC Healthcare

TBC Healthcare has been commissioned to deliver the new integrated adult weight management service for Tier 2 and Tier 3, which is now accepting referrals.

Visit the TBC Healthcare website

Shape Up

Discuss with GP as eligibility criteria to be met prior to referral (please note this service is male only sessions).

National Support

NHS support to lose weight

If you're overweight, losing weight has many health benefits. It might help reduce the risk of developing health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

NHS Weight Loss Plan

Weight Loss Injections Guidance 2023

Following guidance from Herts and West Essex Area Prescribing Committee, weight loss injectables are not available on prescription via Primary Care (GP services).

Read more on the Herts and West Essex ICS website