What is the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme?
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The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme supports adults living with obesity who also have a diagnosis of diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure) or both, to manage their weight and improve their health.
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It's a completely free 12-week online behavioural and lifestyle programme that people can access via a smartphone or computer with internet access.
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Who can access the programme?
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You must be 18 or over
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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.
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You must also have diabetes, high blood pressure, or both.
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The programme is only available to people with a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access.
How to sign up
To sign up to the programme you will need to speak to the Health & Wellbeing Team who can refer you to the programme.
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If you do not have diabetes or high blood pressure, other weight management services will be offered that may be more appropriate if the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is not suitable.
Why is this programme important?
Obesity is a serious health concern which increases the risk of many other health conditions. For example, Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, joint problems, mental health problems, and some cancers. There is also evidence to suggest that people living with obesity are at higher risk of more severe outcomes associated with COVID-19.
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The programme offers three different levels of support, including human coaching for people who may be less likely to complete behavioural and lifestyle change programmes, with the aim of reducing health inequalities.
If you are interested in taking part on the NHS programme, or would like to discuss the exercise programmes that are available at Applemore Leisure Centre or Gang Warily, there is no need to see your GP, please contact us via our team email.
Gloji Hampshire Weight Management Programme
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The Gloji Hampshire is the new adult behavioural weight management provider for Hampshire. Helping residents to lose weight, get active and feel great!
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Those people looking to making lifestyle changes will have a choice of how they are supported for 12 weeks, depending on their needs and preferences; through a digital weight loss programme, face to face (provided by Slimming World), or a physical activity focussed programme.
​​Who can access the programme?
A patient must meet all the below to be eligible:
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Resident of Hampshire or registered with a Hampshire GP (Excludes Portsmouth & Southampton city centre)
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Aged over 18 (or young people aged 16 and 17 years with GP/healthcare professional recommendations)
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Is not pregnant
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Does not have a severe psychological morbidity and/or eating disorder
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BMI ≥ 30 (BMI ≥ 27.5 for Black, Asian and other ethnic minority groups
How to sign up
Residents can self-refer by:
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Visiting our website: https://hampshire.gloji.org.uk/signup/
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Calling us on: 0800 054 1190
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Or emailing us at: support@gloji.co.uk
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If you are interested in taking part on the Gloji programme, or would like to discuss the exercise programmes that are available at Applemore Leisure Centre or Gang Warily, there is no need to see your GP, please contact us via our team email.