Weight Loss Support for Adults in Southwark

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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

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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:


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.

What to expect

We will offer advice about:

  • nutrition
  • making lifestyle changes
  • using behaviour change techniques
  • physical activity

Who is eligible for the food and exercise classes

You are eligible if you are:

  • 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

You aren’t eligible if you:

  • Are pregnant
  • Receiving palliative or end of life care

Apply for the exercise and food classes support today

Contact your GP surgery to send a referral or for more information contact the Healthy Lifestyle Hub now on 0333 005 0159 or email [email protected], and a specialist advisor will call you back within 3 days.