Looking to lose weight but don’t know where to begin?
Your local NHS offers FREE weight loss programmes tailored to your goals – whether you want to lose a little or a lot!
If you’re overweight, losing weight has many health benefits. It might help reduce the risk of developing health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Making small, simple changes to what and how much you are eating and drinking can really help you lose the pounds.
Weight loss medicine
Weight loss medicine – Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) – To help explain the current position we have produced some Frequently Asked Questions.
Please note: Patients should be aware that the local authority service ‘One You Lincolnshire’ offers weight management programmes that focus on lifestyle and behavioural support for weight loss. It does not provide weight loss medications, including injectable treatments, as these require specialist medical supervision.
FREE weight loss programmes
NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme supports adults living with obesity who also have a diagnosis of diabetes, hypertension or both, to manage their weight and improve their health.
One You Lincolnshire: Health and Wellbeing Support
One You Lincolnshire supports people who want to change their habits and live a healthier lifestyle. They have something to suit everyone, with a wide range of options all designed to help you eat more healthily and lose weight.
Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
Your local Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme is here to support people at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme
This programme provides a low calorie, total diet replacement treatment for people who are living with type 2 diabetes and obesity or overweight.