Services Database Weight Management Service (Wakefield Area)
Service ID
506094
Description
The Pharmacy Weight Management Support Service aims to improve health and wellbeing by
supporting people to lose weight or helping to maintain a healthy weight. The service helps
people keep track of their weight and basic measurements by providing regular weigh-in
support.
Pharmacies providing this service will weigh and measure anyone (over 18 years of age) who
self-refer to the service.
Brief advice about healthy eating will be provided and individuals will be signposted to
specialist services where appropriate.
The service is for Wakefield residents aged over 18 years and will include:
• An initial consultation – goal review and taking measurements using weighing scales
• Regular checks to review measurements.
• Referral to Wakefield Council referral services or the NHS Digital Weight Management
programme if eligible.
Location of service
West Yorkshire LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Service type
Weight management
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
