Weight Management

 

Find out how to get support with weight management.

Specialist Services - Weight Loss Injections

Our Integrated Care Board (ICB), Kent and Medway, in line with National Institute for Care and Excellence (NICE) and NHS England guidance has been working towards ensuring all GP surgeries in the area have a sustainable and equitable weight management programme in place across our local area.

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To control the release of the medication via the NHS access is being prioritised for those with the greatest clinical need, as they would benefit most from the treatment.

Access to the drug must also be accompanied by a behavioural support for obesity prescribing service which will include support for people to make dietary changes and to increase physical activity.

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Prescriptions for tirzepatide (Mounjaro) 

To be prescribed accessing tirzepatide (Mounjaro) patients must have a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 40 plus and four or more of the following diagnosed health conditions:

  • type 2 diabetes
  • high blood pressure
  • heart disease
  • obstructive sleep apnoea
  • abnormal blood fats (dyslipidaemia)

Both patient and clinician also have to agree it is the most appropriate option and the right treatment for them.

If you believe that you are eligible for the treatment please contact the practice via ‘contact us’ using accurx triage to make a non-urgent routine GP appointment to discuss your treatment options.

Self-refer for a face to face appointment with our health and wellbeing coaches at the surgery

If the services above are not suitable, you can self-refer into our Health and Wellbeing Coaches who support people to increase: 

  1. their ability to self-manage 
  2. motivation levels 
  3. commitment to change their lifestyle

They are experts in behaviour change and help people to set personalised goals. They can assist with diet and eating habits, long term condition management, physical activity, sleep and wellbeing. 

You can self-refer here.

Information and Self Refer to One You Kent

One You Kent's free healthy lifestyle service which includes supporting the county’s residents to lose weight.

They can help you get back on track to a healthier you and support you to make simple changes towards a longer and happier life.

The service is free and patients of all ages are eligible.    

See things that One You Kent can help with.

Phone: 0300 123 1220