Can your GP refer you to Slimming World?
Can your GP refer you to Slimming World?
Patients are provided with a referral form by a health professional (typically a GP, nurse, midwife or Health Trainer) and these are redeemed at a local Slimming World group. The patient is able to choose the most convenient Slimming World group to attend from a list of local groups.
How do I refer myself to Slimming World?
You can self-refer by contacting Slimming World on 01773 307387 Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.30pm, or by being referred by a health professional.
How do you qualify for free Slimming World?
Eligibility criteria
- have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 28 or above.
- live within Northamptonshire.
- not be pregnant.
- be 18 years of age.
- be ready and motivated to lose weight.
- not have been a paying member of a weight management service in the last 3 months.
Can I ask my doctor for weight-loss pills?
Who is a candidate for weight-loss drugs? Your doctor may consider a weight-loss drug for you if you haven’t been able to lose weight through diet and exercise and you meet one of the following: Your body mass index (BMI) is greater than 30.
Can my GP refer me to Weight Watchers?
Those referred by their GP or nurse will get access to the full range of WW tools, including coaching and workshops, face-to-face meetings, recipe ideas and activity and wellness inspiration, as well as support on the WW app.
Can my GP prescribe Saxenda?
Saxenda must be prescribed by a registered prescriber. This could be a doctor, pharmacist, nurse prescriber, or independent prescriber.
Can I use Weetabix instead of oats?
You can replace the Weetabix with oats if you prefer (40g porridge oats is a healthy extra B choice) but I personally do not like overnight oats, hence why I make with Weetabix instead and I almost always have chocolate Weetabix!
What type of doctor should I see for weight loss?
Weight Loss doctors are called bariatricians or obesity medicine specialists and are licensed physicians who have special training in the area of medical weight loss.
Is Bacon Free on Slimming World?
If you have the time, nothing can beat a classic cooked breakfast. Amazingly, the Slimming World big breakfast, showcasing sausages, bacon, egg, beans and more, is completely Free, so it doesn’t have to be an occasional weekend treat. Of course, we don’t always have the time to sit down to a big breakfast feast.
Are new potatoes free on Slimming World?
Free Foods include lean meat, eggs, fish, pasta, potatoes, fruit and vegetables. They’re filling and low in calories for their weight — so you can eat as much Free Food as you like!
Which is better porridge or Weetabix?
CHOOSE to start your day wisely – as some “healthy” cereals have far more salt than their breakfast rivals. Porridge and Weetabix contain up to 10 times more fibre and just a fraction of the salt and sugar in other best-sellers.
Is porridge healthier than Weet-Bix?
As you can see below, they both have similar amounts of protein, carbohydrate and dietary fibre. The only major difference is oats have more fat and slightly more calories.
