Please feel free to complete the online form on the link above if you wished to be considered for referral and initial assessment with to our excellent NHS Weight Management Service. They are an experienced multi-disciplinary team thats consists of :

• Psychologists
• Dieticians and dietetic support workers
• physiotherapists
• Activity and exercise specialists

They provide evidence-based expert assessment and advice on how to lose weight in a safe, manageable and sustainable way with focus on psychology and behavioural support combined with exercise /activity advice. The individualised sessions run either face-to-face or virtually and they also organise group or individual sessions  They run several support programmes including lifestyle interventions , emotional wellbeing support, and signposting to additional self -help resources/ services currently available in the community.. 

They offer the service to:

• anyone over 18
• BMI >25 (overweight or obese)
• Diabetes  
• Prediabetes (borderline diabetic)

For more advice you can call 0131 537 9169 or email weight.management@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

Alternatively, you can download the self-referral form here and directly email the form  to them on the email address above or send it in the post at the address below. If you dont have access to a printer , please complete the online form within the link above or pick up a paper copy of the referral form at reception desk.

Woodlands House

Astley Ainslie Hospital

74 Canaan Lane

Edinburgh

EH9 2TB  

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