Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders and some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon).
We are happy to support patients (age 16+) who wish to lose weight, and work with Hampshire Public Health to provide different levels of support.
You are able to self-refer for support, visit Home – Gloji Hampshire
Support from the Practice
If you wish to access support from the practice to support with your weight loss, please use our online consultation forms; include information about your current height, weight, what you have already tried in terms of weight loss, and how long you have been trying to lose weight.
Non-urgent advice: Please note:
There has been information in the press regarding the approval by NICE of Semaglutide. This is currently only available via Tier 3/Tier 4 Specialist Services and the practice isn’t able to prescribe this. Medication to support weight loss can be discussed as appropriate by these services if you are on this pathway / Tier.
Weight Management Services
There are various services which you might be able to be referred to which you will find below. These have different eligibility criteria so it is important that you know what your BMI is. You can find a BMI calculator online here.
Tier 2 Services:
| Gloji | Summary and how to be referred |
| Gives access to three separate programmes: Slimming World membership Digital Support Exercise Support (virtual) To access visit: www.hampshire.gloji.org.uk | |
| Who is eligible | Who is not eligible |
| BMI 30 or over (BMI 27.5 and over if from a Black or Ethnic minority background) Aged 18 and over (Those aged 16 or 17 can be referred by their GP but cannot self-refer) | Not appropriate while pregnant Not suitable for those with an eating disorder |
| NHS Digital Weight Management Programme | Summary and how to be referred |
| 12 Week Online Programme. Need a diagnosis of Hypertension or Diabetes. To access: Currently you will need to request a referral from your GP practice. | |
| Who is eligible | Who is not eligible |
| BMI 30 or over (BMI 27.5 and over if from a Black or Ethnic minority background) AND A diagnosis of Hypertension and/or Diabetes Aged 18 and over | Moderate or Severe Frailty Not appropriate while pregnant Not suitable for those with an eating disorder Cannot have had bariatric surgery within 2 years |
| Exercise on Referral – Freedom Leisure | Summary and how to be referred |
| Subsidised gym membership (not free). You can see the pricing details here (Nov ’24) To access: Currently you will need to request a referral from your GP practice. A recent Blood Pressure and Height and Weight reading is needed. | |
| Who is eligible | Who is not eligible |
| BMI 30 and over or Other options with a lower BMI include having one of the following conditions: Type 1 or Type 2 DiabetesHypothyroidismHigh Blood PressureHigh Cholesterol | Blood Pressure >180/100 Unstable or uncontrolled: Angina, Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Acute Pain or unexplained falls |
Tier 3 Services:
| The Weigh Ahead Specialist Weight Management Programme | Summary and how to be referred |
| Potential access to bariatric surgery, does not currently offer weight loss injections. To access: Currently you will need to request a referral from your GP practice. You need certain blood tests within the last 6 months. | |
| Who is eligible | Who is not eligible |
| BMI greater than 35 with an obesity-related illness (e.g. Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, high cholesterol, severe arthritis) or BMI greater than 40 without an obesity-related co-morbidity You need to have completed a Tier 2 service/intervention in the past two years. This could any of the following: a locally commissioned service (see above)prescribed Orlistat by GPreferred to an ‘exercise on referral’ scheme (see above) | You must not have been enrolled on or completed the Tier 3 programme previously. You must not have a serious uncontrolled disease, e.g. angina, asthma, COPD, heart failure, aortic stenosis, recent heart attack. Blood pressure at rest above 180mg Systolic, 120mg Diastolic. Pregnancy. |
| Oviva | Summary and how to be referred |
| Remote access to weight loss injections alongside a behavioural change programme. To access: Currently you will need to request a referral from your GP practice. | |
| Who is eligible | Who is not eligible |
| BMI greater than 35 with an obesity-related illness (e.g. Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, high cholesterol, severe arthritis) or BMI greater than 40 without an obesity-related co-morbidity You need to have completed a Tier 2 service/intervention in the past two years. This could any of the following: a locally commissioned service (see above)prescribed Orlistat by GPreferred to an ‘exercise on referral’ scheme (see above) | Pregnant or breastfeeding Uncontrolled hypertension / heart condition / medical condition preventing increased activity level Active or suspected eating disorders, including binge eating disorder Bariatric surgery in the past two years |
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Reversal Services:
| NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme | Summary and how to be referred |
| Virtual or face to face meetings for people with Pre-diabetes to reduce the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. A video introduction can be viewed here. You can sign up to a virtual Eventbrite meeting to discuss the programme here. To access: Currently you will need to request a referral from your GP practice. | |
| Who is eligible | Who is not eligible |
| A HbA1c of 42-47 or Fasting glucose of 5.5-6.9 within the last 12 months. or A previous diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes (see separate service details below). | You are not eligible if you have been diagnosed previously with any form of Diabetes (except Gestational Diabetes). |
| NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme – Gestational Diabetes | Summary and how to be referred |
| Virtual or face to face meetings for people with a history of Gestational Diabetes to reduce risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. A video introduction can be viewed here. To access: You can self-refer by following this link. | |
| Who is eligible | Who is not eligible |
| A previous diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes or Current Gestational Diabetes (but you won’t be able to start the programme until post-pregnancy). | You are not eligible if you have been diagnosed previously with another form of Diabetes. |
| NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme | Summary and how to be referred |
| The programme involves 12 weeks of a low calorie diet (shakes and soups supplied) followed by the reintroduction of food, focusing on movement and maintaining a new health eating lifestyle. The programme involves 20 sessions with a HEalth and Wellbeing diabetes practitioner as well as an initial and final one-to-one appointment. There is a one-to-one in person option or a one-to-one virtual option. A video introduction can be viewed here. You can sign up to a virtual Eventbrite meeting to discuss the programme here. To access: Currently you will need to request a referral from your GP practice. Your medications will need to be reviewed as some may need to stop when you start the diet. | |
| Who is eligible | Who is not eligible |
| All of the following need to apply: Age 18-65 yearsDiagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes within the last 6 yearsBMI over 27 (or over 25 if you are of Black, Asian or minority ethnic origin) You must have had an HbA1c result within the last 12 months. | None of the following must apply: Current insulin usersPregnancy or planning pregnancy in the next 12 monthsPrevious bariatric surgery |