Oviva Tier 3 Weight Management is a free programme that puts you in control of your health by offering personalised support to help you better manage your weight, achieve your health goals and stay motivated.

As a 100% remote service, you can take part in the programme from the comfort of your own home and receive support at a time that suits you. You will be supported by your own team of healthcare experts to better manage your health, lose weight, become more active and to build new habits to help you lead a healthier, happier lifestyle.

The programme is entirely remote with all appointments taking place via telephone calls, video calls, or through secure messaging in the Oviva app, so you don’t need to travel to a set location for appointments. This means you can have flexible appointments from wherever you are and at a time that suits you, even during the evenings or at weekends.

A health coach is an expert in dietary and lifestyle guidance and coaching. Our team of health coaches have degrees in Nutrition and are certified nutritionists, or they have degrees in Psychology or Exercise Therapy with extensive experience in a health coach role. At Oviva you may be supported by a dietitian or a health coach depending on your medical history or the complexity of the programme you are following.

You can choose to take part in the programme digitally using our online resources and app, or you can access an offline programme if you don’t have a smartphone or would prefer phone calls. You are in control of how you’d like to take part and so you can take part in the best way for you.

We strongly encourage everyone to download the app as it will enhance your experience on the programme. The app helps you to track your food and activity (either through manual input or by connecting the app to a wearable device like a FitBit), speak with your health coach or group through secure messaging, and set and monitor goals.

The app is not compulsory and you can complete the full programme without using the app if you prefer.

Please note participants can only login and use the app once they have been provided with their login details following the enrolment call with our Patient Pathway Coordinator.

Oviva’s coaches are available from 8am-8pm Monday to Friday as well as on Saturdays from 9am-3pm. The time of the appointments are flexible around your schedule.

Yes, you can include a carer or family member in your coaching sessions. However, we encourage you to attend the Psychology sessions without carers, friends or family members as often personal issues can be discussed.

Yes! Everyone on the programme will receive support from our experienced coaching team. The coaches are assigned based on availability and language requirements.

We can help you work towards whatever your health goal is in a manageable and sustainable way. If weight loss is your goal, we can help you to reach a healthy weight and arm you with the knowledge to keep it off in the long term.

Many people who’ve completed our programmes achieve other equally important lifestyle changes, such as reducing their medications, reducing their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, achieving remission of their Type 2 diabetes, having a better relationship with food, and feeling more confident in their ability to make healthy choices.

The support is completely free and is offered as part of the NHS.

If you are eligible to join, you can be referred by your GP. Eligibility criteria can vary for each programme depending on where you live.

Programme participants have lifelong access to the Oviva app and Learn during the programme to support them in sustaining their healthier lifestyle long after the programme ends.

Do not hesitate to contact our designated Safeguarding Officer, Claire Fernandes on claire.fernandes@oviva.com.

Weight loss medications, otherwise called GLP-1 medications, are a class of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. When we eat food, our gut releases a hormone that helps the body regulate hunger and blood sugar levels. This hormone is called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1). Weight loss medications mimic the actions of the hormone GLP-1 and help your pancreas release more insulin to lower blood sugar levels, delay emptying food from the stomach, and reduce appetite via a mechanism in the brain.

Clinical trials have shown that weight loss medications can be highly effective for promoting weight loss. In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found that patients treated with a once-weekly weight loss medication lost an average of 15% of their initial body weight over 68 weeks of treatment. Other GLP-1 medications have also been shown to promote weight loss of up to 10% or more. GLP-1 medications should always be used alongside lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, to achieve the best outcome.

You can be prescribed weight loss medications for free on the NHS if you are referred onto a specialist weight management service like Oviva and meet the necessary eligibility criteria.

If you are eligible for the weight loss medications, they will be delivered directly to your home from our approved pharmaceutical provider.

Just taking the medication would not be a long-term solution for your weight loss. Our programme is designed to support you in developing healthy habits and lifestyle changes that will improve your overall well-being. By working with our team, you will have access to resources, guidance, and support to help you make lasting changes that will benefit your health in the long run.

The most common side effects are fullness, nausea and constipation. If you’re eligible for the medications, your coaching team will talk you through all the potential side effects and how best to manage them.

The care you receive will depend on your personal preferences and eligibility, and our assessment. If you don’t want to add weight loss medication to this, we would consider a different approach to suit you, along with psychological support if needed. We will assess your needs and discuss your options with you at the start of the programme.