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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.
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.
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).
Providing NHS Services
Telephone: 01727 853107