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Jun 6, 2023 · Two-year pilot backed by up to £40 million will explore ways to make obesity drugs accessible to patients living with obesity outside of hospital settings. The newest weight loss drugs can...
Jan 22, 2022 · People struggling to lose weight will now be offered help from their local high street pharmacy as part of the NHS’s radical action to tackle rising obesity levels and type 2 diabetes.
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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. Please note that GP and pharmacy teams may be very busy at this time. You can read more about the programme in our leafletor watch this video:
You must be 18 or over.You must 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...You must have diabetes, high blood pressure, or both.You must have a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access.This animated video explains what people, who have enrolled on to the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme, can expect from the 12 week programme and how they can make the most of their time on it.
Bariatric surgery is usually only available on the NHS to treat people with severe obesity who fulfil all of the following criteria: they have a BMI of 40 or more, or between 35 and 39.9 and have a serious health condition that could be improved with weight loss, such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure.
Aug 2, 2021 · NHS App - a secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet. NHS England Digital Weight Management Programme - supports adults living with obesity who also have a diagnosis of diabetes, hypertension or both, to manage their weight and improve their health.
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Aug 15, 2023 · The use of apps in weight management services will improve access to support that, alongside life-changing drugs, can help tackle obesity – which costs the NHS billions every year and is the second biggest cause of cancer.
