NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme could help you if you are living with obesity and are at risk of, or already have type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or both. If this is you, you could benefit from this 12-week programme.
How to access the programme
It’s free and easily available via a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
How to start the programme
To start your journey to a healthier lifestyle, you need to speak to your GP or a local pharmacist who can refer you to the programme.
You can read more about the programme in our leaflet.
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.
- Speak to your GP practice or local pharmacist today to find out how the programme could benefit you.
