PQS – Local Weight Management Services
Written by AlisonFreemantle on Friday 4th November 2022
Healthy Living Support Domain
Below is information to include in your weight management action plan. All local services have a self refer option which can be used if you are referring patients to the service.
Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton
For flyers and posters please visit the signposting section on the CPSC website:
- https://cpsc.franktesting.co.uk/professionals/forms-contacts/hampshire
- https://cpsc.franktesting.co.uk/professionals/forms-contacts/isle-wight
- https://cpsc.franktesting.co.uk/professionals/forms-contacts/southampton
Hampshire
ShapeUp4Life is a FREE 12-week programme available to those living in Hampshire aged 18+ years with a BMI over 30 (or a BMI over 28 for those from Minority Ethnic Groups or those with specified long-term conditions).
It includes face to face weekly sessions at a community venue or virtual sessions. Patients can register directly with ShapeUp4Life Hampshire
www.shapeup4lifehampshire.co.uk
Isle of Wight
ShapeUp4Life is a FREE service available to those living in the Isle of Wight aged 18+ years with a BMI over 25.
It includes being weighed weekly and workshops. Courses run from various community venues as well as online and via the telephone. Patients You can register directly with Healthy Lifestyles Isle of Wight.
www.healthylifestylesiow.co.uk
Download the ShapeUp4Life App.
Phone 0800 999 1396
Portsmouth
Portsmouth provide a free service for patients who have a BMI over 30 (28 if of south Asian descent or have a health condition). The service is provided by the Portsmouth Wellbeing Team.
Patients can self-refer here: https://www.wellbeingportsmouth.co.uk/lose-weight/
Southampton
The FREE weight management app for Southampton Residents. Patients can download the app and access the 12-week programme and virtual classes.
www.shapeup-4life.com/mobile-app