Interactive mouse-over element: After deciding to take control of his health, and at 6ft 5in, Paul Hitchen stands tall since losing more than 10st 10lb. Interactive mouse-over element: Since losing 5 stones 11lbs Kathy Feeley's blood pressure, which was always high, is now normal. Interactive mouse-over element: Marie McQuarrie is celebrating losing an amazing 19 stones 1lb. Her diabetes readings have now become normal. Interactive mouse-over element: Ian Davies has lost 9½ stones and reduced his chest, waist and collar measurements by a total of 31”. Interactive mouse-over element: Claire Canny lost 3½ stones and now her IBS symptoms have all but disappeared. Interactive mouse-over element: At 9½ stones lighter, Sharon-Anne Young is thrilled at overcoming her breathlessness, lethargy and mobility problems. *
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Tackling Obesity in Primary Care.
   

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Important note:
The Slimming World on Referral website has been developed as an information resource for health professionals and Primary Care Trusts. We are unable to respond to individual member enquiries sent from this website.

If you have a query about Slimming World or Food Optimising and health, please visit our searchable frequently asked questions section.

 

 

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What is Slimming World on Referral

Slimming World on Referral is a partnership scheme between health professionals and Slimming World, providing overweight patients with effective, long-lasting weight loss support.

GPs taking part in the scheme can refer patients to Slimming World groups, offering them free membership for 12 weeks. The cost is paid for the GP’s practice and subsidised by Slimming World.

If you work in the health industry and would like to find out more about Slimming World on Referral please click here.

Slimming World works directly with health practises and Primary Care Trusts to set up Slimming World on Referral schemes. If you would be interested being referred to Slimming World by your GP, or would like to let your local health clinic know about this ground-breaking scheme, you can download an information sheet here. 

Whether members join Slimming World after being referred from their GP or after having seen a poster, leaflet or even our TV advert, they can be assured of a warm and friendly welcome. You can find your nearest Slimming World group here. (opens in a new window)

The benefits of weight loss

Losing just 10% of your body weight - and keeping it off – starts to bring amazing health benefits to people who are overweight. It can help:

  • Reduce raised blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke and can also lower need for medication.
  • Reduce the risk of developing non-insulin dependent diabetes. If you have diabetes, weight loss could improve your diabetes control and reduce the need for medication.
  • Reduce the strain on the joints, improve back and joint pain and improve mobility.
  • Improve asthma and can reduce the need for medication. Your lungs start to function better and breathlessness is reduced.
  • Improve mood and self-esteem.

More about Slimming World

Having plenty to eat and no forbidden foods is every slimmer's dream. It sounds too good to be true but that's what Slimming World's eating plan, Food Optimising, is all about.  It's helped thousands of Slimming World members achieve their weight loss dreams - and keep the weight off for good.

Food Optimising is the easiest, most flexible and generous weight loss plan you’ll ever find. Together with Body Magic, the synergy created by Food Optimising and the right kind of moderate activity, Slimming World members are achieving fabulous results.  Discover more in our archive of success stories. (opens in a new window)

Jaz, after his weight loss.Jaz, before his weight loss.
"My family has a fit and healthy dad"
Jaz Sangherea lost 3st 8lbs at Slimming World in Hayden Wick, Swindon. Contracts manager Jaz, 35, is 5ft 10ins and at his personal target weight of 13st 9lbs. "I used to feel breathless and uncomfortable; now I exercise regularly and have more energy than the kids!" he says.

Join Slimming World today and start the journey to a fitter, healthier slimmer new you. Find your nearest warm and friendly group here. (opens in a new window)

If you work in the health industry and would like to find out more about Slimming World on Referral please click here.

Slimming World works directly with health practises and Primary Care Trusts to set up Slimming World on Referral schemes. If you would be interested being referred to Slimming World by your GP, or would like to let your local health clinic know about this ground-breaking scheme, you can download an information sheet here. 

 

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