About the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is a free, 12 week online programme that provides access to weight management plans.
Upon referral, you will receive a text message text message within 2 working days from NHS WMP inviting you to the programme. Then you can choose a weight management plan that will help you develop healthier eating habits, achieve activity goals and lose weight. Each plan provides recipes and nutrition advice, wellbeing support and tips to boost your activity levels. The Programme is accessed online, so it can be completed anywhere, in your own time.
It can be tough to make changes but with our support you can take control of your weight and improve your overall health.
You can read more about the programme in our leaflet or watch this video:
This animation video is also available with Urdu, Bengali, Turkish, Punjabi Shahmukhi, Punjabi Gurmukhi, Polish, French and Arabic subtitles in this YouTube playlist.
Who can be referred?
You are eligible for the programme if:
- you are age 18 or over
- you have a BMI of 30 or more. The BMI threshold is 27.5 for people from black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, who are at an increased risk of some conditions at a lower BMI, such as type 2 diabetes
- you have a diagnosis of diabetes (type 1 or 2), high blood pressure, or both
You will need regular access to the internet, using a smartphone or computer, to complete the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme.
If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, you can access online support from NHS Better Health, or speak with your GP Surgery who may be able to offer an alternative service.
How can I be referred into the Programme?
To start your journey to a healthier lifestyle, speak with someone from your GP Surgery who can refer you to the programme.
What to expect when you enrol on to the Programme
You can read about the Programme in this online leaflet, and this animated video explains what people can expect from the 12 week programme once they have enrolled.
This animation video is also available with Urdu, Bengali, Turkish, Punjabi Shahmukhi, Punjabi Gurmukhi, Polish, French and Arabic subtitles in this YouTube playlist.