NHS Lothian provide a specialist service which supports you to lead a healthy lifestyle, to manage weight and improve your health.

They also offer education and support for those at risk of or living with type 2 diabetes.

Their multi-disciplinary team is made up of dietitians, dietetic support workers, a physiotherapist, exercise specialists, psychologists and community leisure partners – all with expert skills in advancing nutrition, physical activity and behavioural changes.

Their package of support includes specialist assessment, lifestyle intervention programmes, emotional wellbeing and signposting to self-help resources or other community services.

You can refer yourself directly to their service using the form in the link below and emailing it to weight.management@nhs.scot or speak to a health care professional. The team will then work with you to identify which weight management or type 2 diabetes programme is best suited to your needs.

Programmes are currently offered virtually and face to face, from which you can choose, depending on your preference. Interpreters are also available if needed.

Please note that waiting times are higher than usual and the team are working hard to try to address this.

AdultWeightManagementService-Referral-Form.docx