Public pathway
Want to access weight management services in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland?
Use the links below to find your closest wellbeing hub. They will be able to signpost you to services local to you.
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Leicestershire
First Contact Plus is an online tool which helps adults in Leicestershire find information about a range of services all in one place.
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Weight Management Leicestershire & Rutland
12-week lifestyle programme which explores changing your eating habits to be healthier, physical activity for weight loss what is a healthy weight or body mass index (BMI). Additionally, the programmes supports you to keep a lifestyle diary.
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Leicester
Live Well Leicester are fully committed to supporting local communities in Leicester to become, happier, healthier and fitter by offering access to a wide range of support services.
NEW TIER 3 Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland weight management service for people with complex needs and are severely overweight
This pilot service will run from September 2023.
People are eligible to apply to the service if they have a body mass index (BMI) over 40, or over 35 plus they are living with long term health conditions e.g. diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance, high blood pressure, sleep apnoea, osteo-arthritis, polycystic ovary syndrome.
Before being able to try the T3 service people must have attempted weight loss and maintenance with other services, e.g. group sessions, virtual/online services or weight loss companies e.g. slimming world, or weight watchers.
There are also national services which are free for you to access:
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NHS Better Health
Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, get active or quit smoking, Better Health is here with lots of free tools and support.
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NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
Empowering people with a high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes to take charge of their health and wellbeing.