The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme supports adults living with obesity who also have a diagnosis of diabetes, hypertension or both, to manage their weight and improve their health.
It is a 12-week online behavioural and lifestyle programme that people can access via a smartphone or computer with internet access.
You can read more about the programme in the patient information leaflet
How to start the programme
To start your journey to a healthier lifestyle, please contact St Johns Surgery on 01527 872393 today who can refer you to the programme.
Who can be referred to the programme?
- You must be 18 or over.
- You must have a BMI greater than 30. The BMI threshold will be lowered to 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.
- You must have diabetes, high blood pressure, or both.
- You must have a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access.
Who cannot be referred?
Any person that meets any of the following exclusion criteria are not able to be referred to the programme:
- recorded as having moderate or severe frailty
- is pregnant
- has an active eating disorder
- has had bariatric surgery in the last two years
- people for whom a weight management programme is considered to pose greater risk of harm than benefit.
If you do not have diabetes or high blood pressure, you may still benefit from the NHS Better Health programme.
