This information was last checked on 8-Aug-2023.
What is this service?
A tier 2 weight management programme aimed at sustained weight loss by making lifestyle changes.
The hub will offer 3 unique group programmes to provide more personalised care for those referred to the hub:
- The Lambeth Healthy Weight Programme – a 12 week weight management programme available for all patients who meet the eligibility criteria
- A culturally tailored programme for those of Black African and Caribbean ethnicity – to be launched in early 2024 with further information to follow
- A service tailored for men – to be launched later in 2024 with further information to follow
Criteria
- Over 18 years old
- Lambeth resident or registered with GP in Lambeth
- Able to speak and read English
- BMI between 27.4 and 40 if Black African/Caribbean, Latinx, South Asian ethnicity (including mixed ethnicities)
- BMI between 30 and 40 if any other ethinicity
How to refer
📧 Email → gst-tr.lambethtier2programme@nhs.net
👤 Patients can also self-refer via this email (they do not need to complete the referral form)
Rejections, DNAs & other Quirks
- They aim to respond to phone calls within 2 working days and to emails within 5 working days.
- Previously called the Local early intervention and prevention service (LEIPS).
Contact info
☎️ 020 3049 5242
📧 gst-tr.lambethtier2programme@nhs.net
🏡 F2F sessions take place in Lambeth at:
Whittington Health Centre, 11-13 Rutford Road, London SW16 2DN
Gracefield Gardens Health Centre, 2-8 Gracefield Gardens, Streatham, London SW16 2ST
West Norwood Health and Leisure Centre, 25 Devane Way, London SE27 0DF
Akerman Health Centre, 60 Patmos Road, London SW9 6AF
🕘 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm