Camden and Islington patients can self-refer (independently or with the support of a clinician) to Slimming World for weight management support.

The scheme provides free membership for 12 weeks. This includes access to weekly, group-based weight management sessions at a local community venue, plus additional support in between group meetings if required. Patients will be supported to make gradual changes towards a healthier lifestyle. 

Eligibility criteria

Inclusions

Camden/Islington residents and/or registered with a Camden/Islington NHS GP

• aged 18+ 
• have expressed a willingness and motivation to change
• have a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² with or without co-morbidities (BMI≥ 27.5 kg/m² for black and minority ethnic service users)

and/or

• have a BMI≥ 25 kg/m² with a co-morbidity or multiple co-morbidities (BMI≥ 23.0 kg/m² for black and minority ethnic service users). 

Exclusions

• patients who have self-funded to attend a weight management service in the last three months
• patients who are pregnant. 

How to refer

The following clinicians can refer to this service: GPs, Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Social Prescribers, Pharmacists.

Locations

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