Programme eligibility
In order to take part in our healthier weight service you'll need to be:
- aged 18 or over
- live in Derbyshire
- have a BMI of 25+ or 23+ if you are of black or Asian ethnicity
Weight management clinics
We offer a range of face-to-face group sessions across the county as well as online group sessions too.
To find your nearest face-to-face clinic click here: Healthier weight clinics.
Please note clients will need to book onto a clinic before attending.
To find out more view our short video guide here: weight management service.
Weight loss medication
Live Life Better Derbyshire sits in Derbyshire County Council's Public Health Department and as such we are unable to prescribe weight loss medication, including injections.
To find out more about weight loss medication please visit the Derbyshire Community Health Service website.
Eating disorders
Eating disorder services specialise in helping people understand and overcome their difficult thoughts and feelings about food and weight. Please note that our healthier weight service may not be the best fit for your needs at this time, we would recommend that clients first contact your GP, practice nurse or specialist eating disorder support service.
You can also find more information about support for eating disorders from the following services.
Freed Beeches eating disorders Service offers free counselling, psychological therapy and dietician support for people with eating problems. You can refer yourself online or by tel: 01909 479922.
First Steps eating disorder charity offers counselling, other therapies and befriending programmes for people with eating problems and their loved ones. There is sometimes a charge for services, you can state on the referral form that you would like their no cost services. You can fill out a form online or tel: 01332 367 571.
Other online support services