Weight loss medication and expert care with NHS partner Oviva
Oviva’s fully remote consultant-led NHS Tier 3 Weight Management service makes it easy for patients to get holistic, long-term support, and reduces admin and follow-up for GPs.
Kent and Medway ICB
These resources are tailored specifically to support referring GPs from Kent and Medway.
Understanding the criteria
Learn about the eligibility required for patients to access Oviva’s Tier 3 Weight Management service in Kent and Medway.
Meet Bilie Jo
Bilie Jo, from Kent has achieved life changing results since starting the programme.
Patient Flyer
Print this flyer for patients who are eligible for Oviva’s Tier 3 Weight Management Programme. We have leaflets in other languages available too.
Our 2 pathways
We are pleased to offer a 6 month diet and lifestyle pathway, as well as a 2 year medically supported programme including GLP-1 medications. Patients are assessed and triaged to the most appropriate pathway.
The Oviva app
Learn more about our app and discover how AI is transforming obesity care in our recent free GP webinar.
Meet your Service Engagement Lead, Fiona
Book a short call with me to learn how Oviva can support your patients, including how to identify eligible patients, guidance on the referral process and a quick demo of the app.
Printable Eligibility Poster for your practice
Our Kent and Medway ICB Eligibility Poster helps you quickly identify eligible patients right from your practice room. Download it now to print yourself, or save it to your desktop for easy reference.
Or if you’d rather have it (along with other leaflets and resources) posted straight to your practice, just request printed materials below.
How to refer patients in Kent and Medway ICB
1. Run Search to Identify Eligible Patients
- The access criteria for GLP-1 medication in Kent & Medway is the same for Wegovy and Tirzepatide, patients who haven’t been initiated on Tizepatide maybe suitable for Wegovy. Obesity Medication pathway search for Tirzepatide is available on Ardens.
EMIS – Population Reporting or SystmOne – Clinical Reporting
- Search in folder: Weight Management or Tirzepatide/GLP-1
- Once located, use Cohort 1- BMI >= 40 (or >= 37.5 if risk ethnicity) + >= 4 qualifying comorbidities.
2. Locate the Referral Form
Kent & Medway ICB have Oviva’s T3WM referral form available centrally. Please access via Ardens on EMIS or SystmOne.
3. Submit the Referral
Once completed, please send the referral form and any relevant attachments using one of the following methods.
- Email: ovivauk.t3wm@nhs.net
- NHS e-Referral Service (eRS) Please use the Secondary Care menu and search the following terms on the system
Name: Tier 3 Weight Management Service (medical) – Oviva
Speciality: Endocrinology & Metabolic Medicine
Clinic type: Not otherwise specified
Organisation or site name: Oviva
Frequently asked questions
What are the clinical outcomes like?
On our Tier 3 programme at 12 months, patients achieve an average 15% weight loss, with 80% app retention at 6 months, alongside a 45% reduction in sick days and 43% fewer GP visits – demonstrating the impact of our wrap-around, specialist support.
Who does your team consist of?
We are consultant-led and have a multidisciplinary team to support our patients. This team includes Consultant endocrinologists, specialist GPs, nurses, dietitians, psychologists, psychology wellbeing practitioners, health psychologists and health coaches.
Will my patient put the weight back on once they have stopped taking the weight loss medications?
Our programme combines medication with tailored diet, exercise, and behavioural guidance to help patients build lasting healthy habits. This wraparound care reduces the risk of weight regain and ensures patients maintain their results beyond treatment.
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