Referral to tier 3 weight management services must meet the clinical criteria set out below:
- Be over 18 years old, registered with a HNY GP, and referred by a GP
- Have a BMI ≥35kg/m² with any one of the following comorbidities:
- Hypertension
- Hyperinsulinemia
- Dyslipidaemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Psychosocial dysfunction
- Exacerbation of conditions such as asthma
- Or a BMI ≥40kg/m² without comorbidities
- These BMIs are reduced by 2.5kg/m² for people from a South-Asian, Chinese, Black African, or Caribbean family background
We are a team of healthcare professionals providing bespoke support to clients, including realistic goal setting, no strict diets or exercise routines, and an emphasis on long-lasting lifestyle changes aimed at maintaining a healthy weight after the programme.
What We Offer:
- 12-Month Lifestyle/Weight Management Support Programme – Our core offering includes:
- 11 bi-weekly sessions focused on sustainable lifestyle behaviour changes (offered as group sessions or one-to-one support)
- 6 monthly sessions for continued support and guidance (sessions are delivered in a blended approach – face-to-face, telephone, and virtual formats – ensuring flexibility for all clients)
- Holistic Health Assessment
- Pathways and Support Offered
- Bariatric Pathway – For patients meeting eligibility criteria, we provide support through a bariatric pathway, guiding them through the process and preparation for bariatric surgery if appropriate. Clients are encouraged to attend bi-monthly webinars with Salford Royal/Castle Hill.
- Nutritional Education, Physical Activity, and Overall Wellbeing – We offer free nutritional and physical activity support and advice, considering behavioural, psychological, and life circumstances linked to weight gain and poor health. We also explore alternative diet pathways such as:
- Low Carb Healthy Fats (LCHF)
- Intermittent Fasting (IF)
- Therapeutic Support – We offer one-to-one and group therapy sessions focusing on emotional eating and behavioural change.
- Pharmaceutical Pathway – We provide Orlistat information sessions.