Weight Management Services
We have several options for weight management –
- Healthier You National Diabetes Prevention Programme (NDPP) – if your HbA1C is 42-47 within last 12 months, previous gestational diabetes.
This requires a GP referral so please click the link at the bottom of the page to request a referral
- Specialist Weight Management Service – for people who need a higher level of support or wish to consider bariatric surgery. Eligibility for this is if your BMI is 40 or above (or 35 or above if from BAME background (Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic) ).
This requires a GP referral so please book an appointment with a GP to discuss further.
- NHS digital weight management service: if your BMI is 30 or above (or 27.5 or above if from BAME background) AND you have either high blood pressure or diabetes. See this link for more info: https://www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management/
You can be referred via your local pharmacy or please click the link at the bottom of the page to request a referral
Self referral
In addition we have the following self-referral activity schemes – No GP referral needed.
- Slimming World – 12 weeks free support in a group session. To find out more call 01773 483241. BMI 25+
- Fit Fans – 12 weeks of football and healthy eating. BMI 25+ Contact fitfans@[email protected] to register or call/text 07596 326184.
- Trafford Leisure 12 week physical activity support programme – see https://traffordleisure.co.uk/physical-activity-referral/ for more info
