Children's Healthy Weight Nurses Referral

The Healthy Weight Nurses are specialists in assessing children and young people aged 2-16 years old who are above their ideal weight, and can identify the key lifestyle areas for change when working with a family.

To access our service a child must fulfill the following entry criteria:

Child has a (Body Mass Index) BMI > 98% centile
BMI 91 – 98% centile with no improvement following support from their GP, School Nurse, Health Visitor or Paediatric Consultant.
BMI 91 – 98% centile and not able to engage with GP, School Nurse or Health Visitor. The family should also be assessed as ready to change.

Following the inital assessment, advice and goal setting appointment there will be a further review in 1-2 weeks, and overall our service offers up to 9–12 appointments over a 12 month period. Please be aware - Waiting times can vary but could be up to 18 weeks.

Please see related link on the right hand side for information to share with parents about the Healthy Weight Nurse Service.

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