Support to manage your weight
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®)
People living with obesity and four or more diagnosed health conditions now have the opportunity to access Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) for weight loss support via their GP/Primary Care services.
This process will be managed through the practice directly contacting people who are eligible; this does not mean that prescriptions will be given out immediately. Practices will be contacting people who have been identified as eligible over the coming weeks.
Weight loss and weight management support
There are many weight loss and weight management programmes available to help you eat the right diet and get the exercise you need to achieve a healthy weight. There is also so much information on weight management out there, and so many tools and diets available, that it can be hard to know where to begin!
Here are some recommendations that are tried and tested by the NHS and partners:
- NHS Better Health: free online tools and support to help you lose weight and get active.
- NHS Weight Loss Plan: free 12-week diet and exercise plan, available as an app on the App Store, Google Play, or as a printed version.
- Couch to 5k: a nine-week running plan for beginners with each week involving three runs. Available online and on the App Store or Google Play.
- Active 10: a free walking tracker app available on the App Store or Google Play.
- Man v Fat: diet tips and weight loss motivation for men.
Weight management services
You may find it a struggle to control your weight on your own but, don’t worry, as there is plenty of support out there. A local wellbeing service is a great place to start.
You can contact your local weight management service directly, without going through your GP. They will be able to talk you through the options open locally or refer you on to national weight loss initiatives.
Please note: weight loss medication is not available through these local wellbeing services. To discuss your options and eligibility for weight loss medication you need to speak to your GP.
Brighton & Hove
The Healthy Lifestyles team has information about making healthy changes.
You can also lose weight, get active and feel great with Gloji Brighton & Hove. Pick what’s right for you with over six weight loss programmes for adults and families - designed to help you lose weight and keep it off.
Gloji programmes in Brighton & Hove include:
- 12 weeks of digital support, including a personal health mentor, unlimited online gym pass, 100s of tasty recipes and more.
- Supportive weight loss groups around the city.
- Partner programmes such as Slimming World & Man v Fat.
- Dedicated support including during pregnancy and for those with learning disabilities.
Get started today by signing up through Gloji’s website or via phone: 0800 054 1190
Learn more about support services and weight loss tools with NHS Sussex.