Please see below updates for tier 2 adult weight management services commissioned by Public Health.
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Weight Action Programme by Queen Mary University of London
Weight Action Programme (WAP) is a free 12-week in-person or online (via Zoom) programme run by specialists from the Health and Lifestyle Research Unit. This service is for adults who live/work/study in Tower Hamlets or registered with a local GP. Patients must have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more or have a BMI of 27.5 for patients from South Asian minority groups.
The programme provides a good chance of finding at least some routines that can be adopted long-term by giving participants a series of tasks throughout the course. Participants will work on their tasks with ‘buddies’ and report to the group on both successes and failures. Also, there is a gradually increasing exercise target, tailored to their needs and capacity.
How to sign up
GP referral: Send the completed referral form on EMIS ‘Weight Management Referral Form TH CEG (RP) v2’ to BHNT.smokersclinic@nhs.net (the team accepts referrals from all PCNs)
Self-refer: Complete WAP eligibility questionnaire or text 07860 040 277 if any questions.
Eat Well and Move Programme by Ability Bow
Eat Well and Move is a free 12-week programme for adults who live/work/study in Tower Hamlets or registered with a local GP who are living with overweight/obesity and are living with a physical disability.
The programme offers one-to-one and small group exercise and nutrition sessions that are very supportive and tailored to individual needs.
Participants can choose sessions that are in-person or remote, or a combination of both. The specialist, qualified and experienced team helps participants set achievable goals, lose weight and advise on how to sustain wellness beyond the programme.
After completion of the programme, participants will have increased physical activity levels and feel confident in eating more healthily after working with a dietician.
Here’s a short video about the programme.
You can also see case studies on YouTube of those who have taken part in the programme.
How to sign up
GP referral: Send the completed referral form on EMIS ‘Disability Weight Management Tier 2 Ability Bow CEG (RP) v2’ to nelondon.abilitybowreferrals@nhs.net or call 020 8980 7778
Self-refer: If you have any questions about joining the programme, visit our website, or contact reception@abilitybow.org or call 020 8980 7778.
Shape Up Programme by ELFT Community Learning Disability Service
Shape Up is a free 12-week programme where participants learn about the importance of moving their bodies and how to eat well in order to improve their overall wellbeing.
Participants, and their carers or support workers, will be supported to develop personalised timetables and identify weekly goals.
The programme offers weekly or fortnightly fitness and information sessions over a minimum of 12 weeks as well as one-on-one input from health and lifestyle professionals.
Here’s a short video about the programme. You can also see case studies on YouTube of those who have taken part in the programme.
How to sign up
GP referral: send the completed referral form on EMIS ‘Learning Disability Weight Management Tier 2 CLDS CEG (RP) v2’ to elft.shapeup@nhs.net
Self-refer: If you want to know more about this exciting new programme, please contact the Community Learning Disability Service on 0207 771 5500 or email elft.shapeup@nhs.net.