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Weight Management

Please note PLWS is not a diagnostic service. We expect referrers to examine, investigate and refer to other specialties as appropriate

The criteria for access to the Level 3 service are:

  • BMI>40* or
  • BMI>35* with comorbidities
  • Desire to reduce weight
  • Willingness to attend Powys living well lifestyle management programmes
  • Over 18 years of age 

(*BMI threshold  < 2.5kg for people from black African, African-Caribbean and Asian groups)

 

The following results from within the last 3 months must be included in the referral to this Level 3 service. Please follow-up and treat any abnormalities as appropriate, putting details in the referral letter :

  • BMI (weight and height)
  • Blood pressure
  • Urea and electrolytes (U&Es)
  • Fasting lipid profile including triglycerides
  • HbA1C
  • Thyroid function test including TSH
  • Liver function test – including alanine transaminase (ALT)

 

Resources for referrers

Please see the following evidence-based advice

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