Lambeth healthy weight hub

Healthy weight programmes

Lambeth healthy weight hub provides 12-week, healthy weight, group programmes. The programmes aim for sustained weight loss or reduced waist circumference by making healthy lifestyle changes.

Programmes are for:

  • adults living in Lambeth or registered with a GP in Lambeth
  • adults with a body mass index (BMI) between 30 and 40
  • Black, Black African or Black Caribbean, Latinx or South Asian adults (including mixed ethnicities) with a BMI between 27.5 and 40

How to access programmes

Your GP can refer you.

You can also self-refer using the Lambeth Healthy Weight Hub self-referral form.

We offer 2 programmes:

  • Lambeth Healthy Weight, a Tier 2 weight management service for people living in Lambeth or for people registered with a Lambeth GP
  • Fits Me Well, a healthy weight programme tailored for people of Black-African and Black-Caribbean heritage. This programme will help you make choices that keep you healthy while enjoying traditional food and customs

Changing or cancelling your appointment

Phone: 020 3049 5242

Email: [email protected]

Please call or email us as soon as possible to change or cancel your appointment.

Before you start the programme

You'll have a video appointment before you start your group sessions. At your appointment you'll discuss your goals and any needs you may have.

During the programme

Your session will be:

To attend online, you'll need access to the internet and a device such as a laptop or iPad with video and microphone. Your appointment letter will tell you how to join your video session.

You'll take part in weekly group sessions for 12 weeks. Each session lasts 1 hour. You can choose weekday or evening groups.

Our programmes offer advice about:

  • nutrition
  • making lifestyle changes
  • using behaviour change techniques
  • physical activity

They are for people who want to change their lifestyle and can commit to regular attendance.

After completing the programme

You'll receive a certificate of completion and be invited to a reunion session.

If you need help or advice, please contact us.

Last updated: January 2024

Do you have any comments or concerns about your care?

Contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)

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