Services Database Community Pharmacy Weight Management Service
Service ID
17931
Description
The service delivers a patient-centred, integrated weight management service to improve patients’ health and quality of life. The service provides psychological support and makes behavioural interventions, as well as interventions to increase physical activity and improve diet. Where appropriate, pharmacological interventions may also be provided.
Location of service
City & Hackney LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Local Authority contract
Source of funding
Local Authority (LA)
Service type
Weight management
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Decommissioned
Training
The lead pharmacist, and service provider(s) where different, must successfully complete the locally run training course(s) before they are accredited as approved practitioner(s) for providing this service.
