NHS Forth Valley – Weight Management Programmes

These weight management programmes are suitable for adults aged 18 years or above, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or more. Calculate your BMI using the NHS BMI calculator.

Second Nature

Second Nature is a digital programme designed to support long term healthy habits and improve overall health. The programme uses an app so access to a smart phone, tablet or computer will be required.

The programme is fully funded by NHS Forth Valley, and you will get access to:

Initial 12-week programme then lifetime access to the Second Nature App
Support from a Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist
Digital weighing scales, recipe book and handbook.

For more information about this programme, please Contact Us

Visit the Second Nature Website: Second Nature – Make losing weight feel easier

Counterweight Lifestyle Groups

Lifestyle – This group is delivered online by a dietitian, with sessions each lasting about an hour. You will need access to a smart phone, tablet or computer to join the group sessions. Some of these sessions may be delivered by the company Counterweight, we will let you know at the time of booking.

Lifestyle & Activity – This group is delivered by a dietitian and exercise specialist, and sessions include 20-30 minutes of physical activity. Exercises will be planned and suitable for everyone in the group. The groups will take place at Grangemouth Leisure Centre, Raploch Community Campus and Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre. Please note that these sessions will only be available at specific times of the year and may not be offered at the time of your information session / referral to the service.

Sessions of either programme include information about healthy eating and becoming more active, and you will get ideas and an opportunity to discuss what changes you could make to improve your own lifestyle. Sessions will be every fortnight for the first 12 weeks, after which they will be every 3 months to support your weight loss maintenance.

Your dietitian will provide more details.

For more information about either programme, please Contact Us.

Specialist Weight Management Support

We are also able to offer individualised support to those who have additional needs, where groups are unsuitable or for those who require adaptations due to additional learning or language needs.

You will be offered an assessment appointment to discuss what support would be best for you. Afterwards, you may be offered one of our other programmes (if appropriate) or 5-6 appointments with one of our dietitians.

Individualised appointments are held at both Falkirk and Stirling Community Hospitals, but if you prefer, we can arrange for your appointment to be online using a video call system or by telephone. You will be offered one-to-one appointments if group work would not be suitable for you.

For more information about this programme, please Contact Us.

Type 2 Diabetes Remission Programme

This is an intensive weight loss programme which aims to help those living with Type 2 Diabetes to achieve and maintain remission. The programme involves 3 key stages: