Weight Management

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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.

The resources below offer guidance on making healthy lifestyle changes and managing your weight in a safe and effective way.

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If you don’t know your BMI, you can use the NHS BMI calculator to find out in just a few seconds

Free Support with Better Health

Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, drink less alcohol, you have access to lots of free tools and support through Better Health.

Click here

Local Services

Beezee

Beezee is Bristol's weight management programme. They help adults lose weight in a healthy way and keep it off for good. Services available and how to access them are outlined below:

  • Beezee Adults - is for people aged 18 and over. It’s been designed to help you along your weight loss journey. Eligibility BMI ≥25-40 (adjusted to 23 if of Black African, African-Caribbean and Asian origin). Click here
  • Beezee Families  - is for the whole family to make healthy habits together. Click here 
  • Gutless - A free online weight loss programme just for men. Eligibility BMI ≥25-40 (adjusted to 23 if of Black African, African-Caribbean and Asian origin). Click here

 

Healthy Weight Programme

For patients with a South Gloucester postcode, you can access a free 14-week programme delivered by the Active Lifestyle Centres. This includes an in-person 1:1 consultation followed by 5 group support sessions and access to all leisure facilities throughout the 14-week period. Eligibility: Has a BMI ≥30 with no co-morbidities (adjusted to BMI ≥28 with co-morbidities or BMI ≥27.5 in people of Black African, African-Caribbean, and Asian origin). Click here

 

Online - NHS Digital Weight Management Programme

 Supports adults living with obesity who also have a diagnosis of diabetes or hypertension or both, to manage their weight and improve their health.  

Who can be referred to the programme?

  • You must be 18 or over.
  • You must have a BMI greater than 30. The BMI threshold will be lowered to 27.5 for people from black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, as we know people from these ethnic backgrounds are at an increased risk of conditions such as Type 2 diabetes at a lower BMI.
  • You must have diabetes, high blood pressure, or both.
  • You must have a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access
  • 12 week programme

If you would like a referral to the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme contact the practice using AccuRX - Online Consult

Page last reviewed: 07 November 2025
Page created: 07 November 2025