The Dietetics weight management service aims to support people to feel more confident about managing their weight and health through positive diet and behaviour changes. Using a friendly person-centred approach support and guidance is provided by registered dietitians to meet individual’s needs, taking their health profile into consideration. The service is available to adults with a BMI 30+ with one or more weight-related health conditions.
The service aims to help people to:
Plan, implement and review their chosen goals.
Achieve a realistic health-enhancing weight loss.
Identify factors that will impact their weight control and health.
Develop knowledge and confidence to manage their weight and health in the long-term.
With financial support from The Commission, the service provides the CounterWeight Plus programme, a clinically proven programme for type 2 diabetes remission. CounterWeight Plus Programme Info
People can be referred to the service by their GP or health care professionals. For more information see the Dietitians' web page on the States website.