Everyone Health Southwark’s Adult Weight Management service is currently not able to provide any weight loss drugs as part of the services provided, we will keep referrers and service users updated on changes to this via the website.
Free weight loss support with Weight Watchers (WW)
You are eligible if you meet all three points below:
- Are 18 years or older
- Are a Southwark resident, or registered with a GP in Southwark or a Southwark Council employee (on a permanent contract)
- Have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 40 or a BMI of 23 to 40 if you are of a south Asian heritage.
You aren’t eligible if you have been a paying member of WW in the last three months.
How WW can help you reach your body weight goal
If you are eligible you could get 12 weeks support from Weight Watchers. The places are limited and available on a first come first serve basis.
You’ll be able to choose from one of WW’s expert coaches, and find the right one for you. Plus you’ll get to bond with other members who are on a similar weight loss journey.
You can join in unlimited live online workshops from early morning into the evening.
Dedicate time to yourself each week. Focus on your journey and swap advice and ideas with your WW Coach and other members of your group.
Health benefits of reducing your body weight
WW’s goal is to help you lose 5% of their initial body weight, which can have significant health benefits. These include:
- Lowering your body’s cholesterol levels
- Improving blood sugar control, to help reduce your risk of diabetes
- Reducing aches and pains
- Helping improve mobility
- Improving your breathing
- Enabling you to sleep better
- Preventing angina – chest pain caused by decreased oxygen to the heart
- Reducing the risk of certain cancers.
Get discounted gym membership
WW also give you a monthly membership discount at Southwark Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre.
Apply for Weight Watchers support today
If you are interested in starting your weight loss journey:
- Complete a form to apply for Weight Watchers support
- Phone 0345 6027068 quote reference WWRS114
Southwark healthy weight programme
The Southwark healthy weight programme is a 12-week, healthy weight, group programme. It aims for sustained weight loss or reduced waist circumference by making healthy lifestyle changes. You’ll take part in weekly group sessions for 12 weeks. Each session lasts 1 hour. You can choose weekday or evening groups.
We will offer advice about:
- nutrition
- making lifestyle changes
- using behaviour change techniques
- physical activity
This programme is for:
- adults living in Southwark or registered with a GP in Southwark
- adults from a White background with a body mass index (BMI) above 30
- adults from a non-White background with a body mass index (BMI) above 27.5
How to access the programme
Your GP or health professional can refer you
You can also self-refer. Visit the https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SouthwarkHealthyWeightProgrammeSelf-Referral/ for more information.
