Weight management
If you struggle to control your weight on your own, actually you're not alone. Many people find it difficult to keep to a healthy weight.
The good news is there are many weight loss and weight management programmes that are available to help you to lose the pounds and to keep them off.
Everyone is different, so depending on your personal circumstances you may get along fine with a few tips or maybe some signposting to some activities and organisations.
If you need something a bit more structured or intensive to succeed, there are options there too.
On these pages we've gathered together information for the different parts of the Frimley Health and Care area.
Weight Loss Medications available on the NHS
Local information on the Weight Loss Medications available on the NHS to those who live within the Frimley Health and Care area can be found on our dedicated page.
Free online options:
| NHS Better Health |
| Free online tools and support to help people lose weight and get active. |
| NHS Weight Loss Plan |
| Free 12-week diet and exercise plan, available as an app on the App Store, Google Play, or as a printed version. |
| Couch to 5k |
| A 9-week running plan for beginners with each week involving 3 runs. Available online and on the App Store or Google Play. |
| Active 10 |
| Free walking tracker app available on the App Store or Google Play. |
All of the options on the remainder of this page are available on referral by an appropriate healthcare professional (or through self-referral where specified). For specific information on Weight Loss medication that is available on the NHS in the Frimley Health and Care area visit our dedicated page.
Lifestyle Interventions
| National Diabetes Prevention Programme (NDPP) | NHS Digital Weight Management Programme | NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme |
| A nine-month supported lifestyle intervention for people with Non-Diabetic Hyperglycaemia (NDH). Referral via healthcare professional or self-referral using Know Your Risk tool. |
Digital support (via smartphone or other internet-accessible device) for adults living with obesity AND either diabetes, or hypertension (or both), to help manage weight and improve health. |
This free service is for people who are overweight and living with type 2 diabetes. Formerly called the NHS Low Calorie Diet, this 12 month programme will support you to lose weight using a low calorie diet, improve your blood glucose levels, reduce your medications, and potentially put your type 2 diabetes into remission. You need to be referred to the programme by your GP who will check if this is suitable for you For more information, view the poster and leaflet or visit Oviva UK. |
Because of the way weight management services are funded, while they are broadly similar they may differ slightly from place to place. Click on the relevant area below to see details of services where you are.
| Weight Off Your Mind | Weight loss programme for anyone who needs to lose weight for health reasons. Referral via a healthcare professional. |
| Low Carb Diet | Food-based low-energy/carbohydrate diet for people with Type 2 diabetes. Referral via a healthcare professional. |
Surrey |
One You Surrey - a free online portal giving access to programmes that help people lose weight in a healthy way, offering food advice, physical activity and support. Programmes included: Gloji - digital (online) programme for those with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or above (or 27.5 or above for Black or minority ethnic groups). Healthcare professional referral or by self-referral Slimming World – offers the choice between in person or online support for weight loss and access to their physical activity programme. MAN v FAT (football) for men with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 27.5 or above who want to lose weight, improve fitness and play football with like-minded men. Membership digital mental health and wellbeing platform. Funding may be available from Surrey County Council; eligibility checked prior to payment of membership. Access by self-referral via the website. |
Hampshire |
Gloji – an online platform offering a choice of programmes that help people lose weight in a healthy way with food advice, physical activity and support. Available via healthcare professional referral or self-referral. Programmes included: Slimming World– a choice between in person or online support for weight loss and access to their physical activity programme. Gloji Digital Support – a 12week digital programme to lose weight with support and access to health mentor. Gloji Exercise Support – 12 free physical activity sessions to build strength and fitness to support weight loss. Chose to access these at a local leisure centre in Hampshire or via the online exercise programme. MAN v FAT (football) - for men with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 27.5 or above who want to lose weight, improve fitness and play football with like-minded men. Membership digital mental health and wellbeing platform. Funding may be available from Hampshire County Council; eligibility checked prior to payment of membership. Access by self-referral via the website. |
| Weight Off Your Mind |
Weight loss programme for anyone who needs to lose weight for health reasons. |
| Low Carb Diet | Food-based low energy/carbohydrate diet for people with Type 2 diabetes. Referral via healthcare professional. |
| ShapeUp4Life |
A 12-week weight management programme for people who want to lose weight. |
| Weight Off Your Mind | A Weight loss programme for anyone who needs to lose weight for health reasons. Referral via healthcare professional. |
| Low Carb Diet |
Food-based low energy/carbohydrate diet for people with Type 2 diabetes. |
| One You Surrey | Offers a range of programmes including 12-week weight management programme, digital weight loss programme Gloji, Slimming World or MAN v FAT. For patients with Body Mass Index of 30 or above (27.5 for Black and minority ethnic groups). Available through healthcare professional referral, or self-referral. |
| Slimming World |
For patients with Type 2 diabetes with a Body Mass Index of 30 or above. |