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Unfortunately Weight Concern is unable to offer advice to individuals. However you may find it
useful to investigate the services available to you in your local health service. Information is usually available via your GP's
surgery, your doctor or practice nurse may be able to advise you what's on offer in terms of weight management support. This varies
between areas, but may include:
- A practice nurse, who can offer lifestyle advice and regular support
- A local weight management group, either within the practice run by health professionals (often practice nurses or dietitians)
or other local commercial groups (e.g. Slimming World, Weight Watchers) are now establishing link-ups with NHS services.
- A dietitian, who can offer more specialist, individualised advice for managing your weight
- An exercise referral scheme, delivered by exercise specialists usually within local leisure services
- Community-based schemes promoting health e.g. healthy cooking sessions, healthy lifestyle clinics, walking for health programmes
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NHS - Direct
NHS Direct will guide you on how to find out about your local NHS services. You can look-up your nearest Doctor or find out
your local Primary Care Trust (PCT) where various weight management services may be in place. Please note services vary between
trusts, so it is advisable to contact your local PCT directly.
Best Treatments - clinical evidence for patients from the BMJ
Best Treatment is dedicated to providing information on the most effective treatments for obesity and weight management. The
information on diet, exercise and behaviour therapy may be of particular use. It may be useful to read this information prior
to visiting your doctor.
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