Adult weight management disability service and children and families weight management service

A minimum 12-week, Tier 2 NICE evidence-based weight management programme including:• A thorough assessment of the individual to understand their needs• Resources and programme design that is accessible for all with a disability; this includes session content, follow on content and any activities engaged in during the programme, particularly physical activity. • Consideration of other contributing factors such as medication/underlying health conditions and how they affect the individual and their ability to change• The staff who deliver the intervention must be personable and flexible in their approaches to support people.• Open to participants who are awaiting surgery but need to lose weight to be able to have the surgery; introductory periods and nutritional support should be provided in the first instance. • Partnering with local and national charities and organisations in the engagement and coproduction of this service

The Service will provide safe, effective, age-appropriate, evidence based, Tier 2 behavioural weight management support for children aged 5-12, who have a BMI Z-score over the 91st centile and their families, to move towards and maintain a healthier weight.