NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
As an NHS-approved provider of the Digital Weight Management Programme, we’ll help you make simple, sustainable changes that fit around your lifestyle.
Our free 12-week weight loss programme supports you to manage
your health and transform your lifestyle, resulting
in a healthier you.
What does the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme offer?
Free, 12-week, digital support for adults living with obesity and either hypertension or diabetes, or both.
Using information on your current activity levels and dietary and lifestyle preferences, we’ll tailor your programme experience.
We’ll guide you in setting realistic goals that support you to make life-long changes to your habits, diet and activity. Our proven approach provides guidance that is right for you and your overall health goals.
To enroll on the NHS Digital Weight Management programme, all you need to do is speak to your GP or pharmacy.
Eligibility criteria
You must be an adult with a diagnosis of diabetes (Type 2 or Type 1) or hypertension or both with a BMI of 30+ kg/m2 (adjusted to ≥27.5 for ethnicity).
If you meet any one or more of the following exclusion criteria, you will not be eligible to access the service:
You are pregnant
Have an active eating disorder
The programme is considered to pose a greater risk of harm than benefit
Have had bariatric surgery in the last two years
You do not have a smartphone or computer with internet access
However, if you are living with obesity you may be able to access weight management services via your local Council.’
What to expect?
This engaging, informative, accessible, and interactive digital programme is delivered through our bespoke Wellbeing Way App.
Our dedicated, in-house team of dietitians, psychologists and physical activity experts all have experience in helping individuals achieve sustainable weight loss.
They have crafted a proven programme, based on the latest scientific evidence and national health guidelines, to help you make the changes that will really work for you.
These materials, along with our in-built health tracker, will enable you to set, monitor and achieve your goals.
Our weekly interactive learning modules are there to support you every step of the way on your journey to a Healthier You.
You can find out more at: www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management/.
Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Exi- your personalised exercise prescription
We have partnered with EXi to support you in achieving your activity goals. Developed by physiotherapists, EXi analyses your health status and activity habits to prescribe a personalised physical activity programme set at exactly the right intensity for you.
The app helps you to safely and gently increase your activity levels, at your own pace. Research show even the smallest amount of physical activity can make a huge difference to your health.
How do you start the weight
management programme?
To start your journey to a healthier lifestyle, you need to speak to your GP or a local pharmacist who can refer you to the programme. Your referral will be sent to a ‘referral hub’ where you will then choose a provider for your 12-week, digital weight management service.
Learn more about referrals hereStill not sure?
Taking those initial steps to change your lifestyle can be challenging but we are here to help you through every step of the way. Here’s what some of our service users have to say about us:
What people think…
“I’ve really enjoyed all of the modules and felt there was a good level of information. I particularly enjoyed the ‘habits’ and ‘it’s not just what’s on your plate’ modules. I found the health tracker really motivating and felt supported with my sessions”
“It’s great that the app is digital, it feels there is a stigma for men going to weight management classes, and this gives an anonymous option without the stigma”
“I have loved the programme. I’ve found it very motivating and have enjoyed the modules, the app and the calls with various coaches”
Are you a GP or HCP?
Click here to find out about referringFrequently Asked Questions
There are several different referral routes into the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme; these are:
- GP/Primary Care Referral,
- NHSE Staff Self-Referral
- Pharmacy Referral.
If you have any concerns regarding your referral, please email NHSE on england.wmp-prevention@nhs.net
Please do seek advice from your GP or pharmacist for any medication concerns.
Please head your ‘health tracker’ tile within the App and update in the ‘weights section’
Please email our Support Team on mywellbeingway.support@xylahealth.com
If you’d like further information we’d love to hear from you. Please email: adultweight.management@xylahealth.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
