Slimming World on Referral gives GPs, nurses and other health professionals the opportunity to offer free membership of a local Slimming World group to those patients who they feel would benefit. The cost to the commissioner is subsidised by Slimming World, where all weight loss resources are provided.

Our friendly and knowledgeable Partnerships team would love to tell you more about offering Slimming World on Referral to your patients.

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What’s included?

The Slimming World on Referral package consists of 12 weekly weight loss sessions in a welcoming Slimming World group, plus additional support in-between (via phone, our buddy system and free online support) as required by individuals.

The patient is able to choose the most convenient Slimming World group to attend from a list of local groups. The group Consultant’s contact details are also available should the patient wish to talk to them before attending – no booking is required.

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Patients referred to the scheme will:

• Keep a personal log of their weight changes at each weekly session
• Record all their food intake for the first four weeks, thereafter being able to elect whether to record all food intake or just measure intake of the controlled foods
• Record their activity on a FITT log if they choose to use this tool – self-reporting their activity levels to qualify for the range of awards

Data is routinely collected and reported back to the referring body so that patients’ progress can be monitored. We are able to create bespoke data reports, to ensure that key areas of interest to the commissioner are captured.

The Slimming World on Referral service includes all pre-scheme promotion and set-up, patient referral packs, regular audit, staff training and administrative costs covered free of charge.

Many bodies are now using Slimming World on Referral to offer a weight management programme to a particular patient group, eg people with diabetes, expectant mothers, patients identified as being at risk of developing heart disease/kidney disease/stroke or type 2 diabetes. We are more than happy to work with you to personalise our service to your specific patient needs.

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