Streamlined referrals for weight management pathways<\/h2><\/div>The Weight Management Referral Hub is now live. The hub will make it easier for primary care professionals to refer eligible patients onto a weight management medicated pathway or a Tier 3 non-medicated pathway.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Read “Weight Management Bulletin: Issue 6”<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>How it works<\/h2><\/div>Referral forms are now embedded directly in your primary care clinical system for quick and secure completion.<\/p>\n
When you believe a patient may qualify for the community or specialist weight management pathway, simply:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>Open the referral form \u2018NHS Obesity Medication Pathway\u2019 in your clinical system.<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>In the first section tick if you require a non-medicated Tier 3 wraparound service only<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Complete the required patient details and clinical criteria.<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Submit electronically to our referral hub for triage and follow-up. Livewell@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Our referral team will review each submission and contact eligible patients to start their journey and offer them the appropriate intervention and provider.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Benefits of the new referral hub<\/h2><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>Simple, secure referral process<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Quicker access for patients to assess their readiness for change<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Dedicated support from our specialist team whilst waiting well<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Offer choice of providers and models of service<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Need help?<\/h2><\/div>If you have questions about the referral process, please contact: plannedcare@nhsdorset.nhs.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>Useful Contacts<\/h2><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Digital Support<\/strong><\/p>\nFor all technical support requests: digital.support@nhsdorset.nhs.uk<\/a> (Automatically creates a ticket in the NHS Dorset Service Desk system).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Smartcard Enquiries<\/strong><\/p>\nFor all smartcard-related issues: smartcard.support@nhsdorset.nhs.uk<\/a> (Automatically creates a ticket in the NHS Dorset Service Desk system).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Specialist Weight Management Enquiries<\/strong><\/p>\nFor all queries related to Specialist Weight Management: plannedcare@nhsdorset.nhs.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Weight Management Referral Hub Support<\/strong><\/p>\nFor all operational queries for the Weight Management Referral Hub – queries@livewelldorset.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div>
The Weight Management Referral Hub is now live. The hub will make it easier for primary care professionals to refer eligible patients onto a weight management medicated pathway or a Tier 3 non-medicated pathway.<\/p>\n<\/div>
How it works<\/h2><\/div>Referral forms are now embedded directly in your primary care clinical system for quick and secure completion.<\/p>\n
When you believe a patient may qualify for the community or specialist weight management pathway, simply:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>Open the referral form \u2018NHS Obesity Medication Pathway\u2019 in your clinical system.<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>In the first section tick if you require a non-medicated Tier 3 wraparound service only<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Complete the required patient details and clinical criteria.<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Submit electronically to our referral hub for triage and follow-up. Livewell@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Our referral team will review each submission and contact eligible patients to start their journey and offer them the appropriate intervention and provider.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Benefits of the new referral hub<\/h2><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>Simple, secure referral process<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Quicker access for patients to assess their readiness for change<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Dedicated support from our specialist team whilst waiting well<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Offer choice of providers and models of service<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Need help?<\/h2><\/div>If you have questions about the referral process, please contact: plannedcare@nhsdorset.nhs.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>Useful Contacts<\/h2><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Digital Support<\/strong><\/p>\nFor all technical support requests: digital.support@nhsdorset.nhs.uk<\/a> (Automatically creates a ticket in the NHS Dorset Service Desk system).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Smartcard Enquiries<\/strong><\/p>\nFor all smartcard-related issues: smartcard.support@nhsdorset.nhs.uk<\/a> (Automatically creates a ticket in the NHS Dorset Service Desk system).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Specialist Weight Management Enquiries<\/strong><\/p>\nFor all queries related to Specialist Weight Management: plannedcare@nhsdorset.nhs.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Weight Management Referral Hub Support<\/strong><\/p>\nFor all operational queries for the Weight Management Referral Hub – queries@livewelldorset.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div>
Referral forms are now embedded directly in your primary care clinical system for quick and secure completion.<\/p>\n
When you believe a patient may qualify for the community or specialist weight management pathway, simply:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>Open the referral form \u2018NHS Obesity Medication Pathway\u2019 in your clinical system.<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
In the first section tick if you require a non-medicated Tier 3 wraparound service only<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
Complete the required patient details and clinical criteria.<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
Submit electronically to our referral hub for triage and follow-up. Livewell@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>Our referral team will review each submission and contact eligible patients to start their journey and offer them the appropriate intervention and provider.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Benefits of the new referral hub<\/h2><\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>Simple, secure referral process<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
Quicker access for patients to assess their readiness for change<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
Dedicated support from our specialist team whilst waiting well<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
Offer choice of providers and models of service<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Need help?<\/h2><\/div>
If you have questions about the referral process, please contact: plannedcare@nhsdorset.nhs.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Useful Contacts<\/h2><\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Digital Support<\/strong><\/p>\n
For all technical support requests: digital.support@nhsdorset.nhs.uk<\/a> (Automatically creates a ticket in the NHS Dorset Service Desk system).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nSmartcard Enquiries<\/strong><\/p>\n
For all smartcard-related issues: smartcard.support@nhsdorset.nhs.uk<\/a> (Automatically creates a ticket in the NHS Dorset Service Desk system).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nSpecialist Weight Management Enquiries<\/strong><\/p>\n
For all queries related to Specialist Weight Management: plannedcare@nhsdorset.nhs.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nWeight Management Referral Hub Support<\/strong><\/p>\n
For all operational queries for the Weight Management Referral Hub – queries@livewelldorset.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div>
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