We are very keen to support our patients in their efforts to lose weight and live healthy lifestyle. We have provided below some resources that you may find helpful to explore yourself. However, if you would like to seek specific support and advice then please do not hesitate to contact us. We have also gathered open access information to help you become more active and engaged in healthy living and activities that will help you lose weight (please scroll down). 

Locally NHS offers four tiers of weight loss programme depending on their weight and engagement with weight management programmes on offer. 

Tier 1: Universal programme for all patients who are over weight (BMI more than 25 Kg/m²)

• NHS Better Health - LoseWeight
• NHS 12-week Weight LossPlan – Download an App please  follow links (for IoS or for Google/Android App or for Printable PDF)
• You can also consider exploring resources to get physically active by following links in the sections below or this link - Better Health - Get Active

Tier 2: Weight Management Programme -  For patients with a BMI of ≥30 kg/m² (adjusted to ≥27.5 kg/m² for patients who are black, Asian, or have ethnic minority background):

Please contact us to discuss about your nees and recommendations for possible referrals to relevant services depending on your risk of developing diabetes or high blood pressure. There are two potential options available:

• NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
• NHS Digital Weight Management Programme

Tier 3 & 4: Speical Weight Management Service & Surgical Interventions:

These are specialist services and available to patients who must have engaged with Tier 1 & Tier 2 services within a 2-year period (with or without success to achieve/maintain weight loss). Tier 3 service provides 6-month specialist service multisciplinary approach and Tier 4 services offer surgical interventions for patient who are fit for anaethesia and surgery and can commit to long-term life style modifications and follow up.

The Couch to 5K app has been designed to get you off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. Grab your trainers, download the app and follow the step-by-step instructions.

Download from: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

The free Easy Meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You’ll find delicious, easy meal ideas to help get you going if you’re ever short of inspiration.

Download from: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.

Website: www.weightwatchers.com

You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.

Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk

• Poolfinder: Poolfinder | Go Swimming
• Active Nation exercise referral scheme (£50 for 12 weeks): Exercise on Referral - Active Nation
• Smart Cities card/Get Active subscription (can apply and then if receiving benefits can have discounted use of gym/swim facilities): SmartCities card (southampton.gov.uk)
• Hampshire Gloji (weight loss programmes funded by Hampshire County Council – criteria applies): Home - Gloji Hampshire
• Southampton walking opportunities: Southampton walking opportunities | My Journey Southampton
• Food banks, pantries and free meal venues: community-resources-meals-cleaning-and-shopping.pdf (southampton.gov.uk)
• NHS Better Health – How are you? (Short lifestyle questionnaire and provides some helpful tips/guidance for lifestyle change): How Are You? quiz - NHS (www.nhs.uk)