Weight Management Programme offered by NHS Digital

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The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme, a free online program, is designed to support adults living with obesity and improve their overall health. This animated video provides essential information on the programme’s eligibility criteria and how to access it.

To begin your 12-week journey towards a healthier lifestyle, the programme offers expert dietary advice, physical activity guidance, and ongoing support. You can conveniently access the programme through your GP practice.

To be eligible, you must be 18 years or older with a BMI greater than 30. If you belong to a black, Asian, or ethnic minority background, the BMI threshold is lowered to 27.5 due to the increased risk of conditions like Type 2 diabetes at a lower BMI. Additionally, you must be diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, or both, and have a smart phone, tablet, or computer with internet access.

For more information on the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme and to learn how you can get referred by your GP, visit the official [NHS Digital Weight Management Programme](https://www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management/) website.

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The NHS is offering a free digital weight management programme, delivered online. To support adults living with obesity to manage their weight and improve their health. The 12-week plan offers dietary advice, physical activity guidance and support, to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle. You can access it through your GP practice.

To access the programme, you must be 18 or over and have a BMI greater than 30. The BMI threshold is lowered to 27.5 for people from black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, as we know people from these backgrounds are at an increased risk of conditions such as Type 2 diabetes at a lower BMI. You must have diabetes, high blood pressure, or both, and have a smart phone, tablet or computer with internet access. For more information, search for ‘NHS Digital Weight Management Programme’ and find out how you can be referred by your GP.
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The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme supports adults living with obesity who have a diagnosis of diabetes, hypertension or both to manage their weight and improve their health. This animated video provides details on who is eligible for the programme and how to access it.

https://www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management/