We understand that getting to a healthier weight and sticking to it can be hard, but with our Community Weight Management Service it is easier, providing you with support from our team of experts. There are many physical and mental wellbeing benefits linked to a healthier weight and being more active. It can reduce your chances of many conditions, it helps you sleep better, decreases your stress levels and improves your energy and mood.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde provide a Community Weight Management Service in partnership with Weight Watchers and Slimming World to help you lose weight. If eligible for the service you’ll receive a free 12 week membership providing access to a blend of in-person and online support. You will be able to attend a weekly workshop for a check in with a coach who will support you on your weight loss journey. You will also get access to a timetable of virtual workshops, delivered online, by Coaches and a range of further support through the smartphone app.
If you regularly attend workshops and lose 5% of your body weight over the 12 weeks, you could be eligible for a further 12-week membership.
Use the tabs below to find out a bit more about the service and how you can be referred.
The Programme
Members follow a programme combining healthy eating, physical activity and behaviour change techniques supporting them to lose weight and develop healthy habits.
Your Weight Management membership through NHSGGC provides you with:
- Access to a timetable of local workshops, held in local venues.
- Opportunity for a weekly wellness ‘Check In’
- Opportunity to be weight each week by your coach/consultant
- Support from other members going through their own weight loss journey
- Access to virtual workshops for members who prefer this option – you don’t have to speak, you can simply join and listen in to the discussion.
In addition to these local and virtual workshops, you’ll be provided with 16 weeks access to the smartphone app which offers the following:
- Tracking of diet/ physical activity/ sleep
- Thousands of recipes available
- Equipment-free workouts
- Social community – 24/7 access to a coach/consultant
Referral
Self-Referral
You can self-refer to the service if you have a BMI over 25 (22.5 for patients with South Asian, Chinese, Middle Eastern ethnicity) and are living with diabetes, heart disease, or have experienced a stroke. To get started, simply complete the self-referral form below and our staff will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
Complete this online form: Self-Referral Form. or alternatively,
Call: 0141 211 3379 (Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00 pm)
Email: ggc.weightmanagement.healthrecords@nhs.scot
Health Professional Referral
You can access the service by speaking to your GP, Practice Nurse, or other Health Professional (dietitian, physiotherapist) about your referral options.
Alternatively, you can contact the Weight Management Hub by phone or email:
Call: 0141 211 3379 (Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00 pm)
Email: ggc.weightmanagement.healthrecords@nhs.scot
All referrals are received through a NHSGGC managed weight management hub where demographic information, medical history and additional needs are considered before identifying a weight management service appropriate to you.
If you are trying to lose weight but don’t meet the criteria for referral to our services, why not check out our Self Management resource and other services which could support you.
Success Stories
Some inspirational stories from people who have participated in our weight management programme.