Weight Management Referral Hub – just launched

On Monday 3 November, our Weight Management Referral Hub went live. The hub will make it easier for primary care professionals to refer eligible patients onto a weight management medicated pathway.

How it works

Referral forms are now embedded directly in your primary care clinical system for quick and secure completion. When you believe a patient may qualify for the medicated weight management pathway, simply:

  • Open the referral form ‘NHS Obesity Medication Pathway’ in your clinical system

  • Complete the required patient details and clinical criteria

  • Submit electronically to our referral hub for triage and follow-up. livewell@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Our referral team will review each submission and contact eligible patients to start their journey and offer them the appropriate intervention and provider.

Benefits of the new referral hub

  • Simple, secure referral process

  • Quicker access for patients to assess their readiness for change

  • Dedicates support form our specialist team whilst waiting well

  • Offer choice of providers and models of service

Need help?

If you have questions about the referral process, please contact: plannedcare@nhsdorset.nhs.uk