Feel Good Suffolk
Feel Good Suffolk is a unique partnership of local councils and health colleagues working together, building on their close links with communities to offer greater choice and flexibility of services to meet the needs of residents
Phone
0345 603 4060
Website
www.feelgoodsuffolk.co.uk/healthy-weightIpswich Park Run
Parkruns are free, weekly, running events in your local parks.
Website
www.parkrun.org.uk/ipswichActive Suffolk
They are the Active Partnership for Suffolk. Their aim is to develop the provision of sport and physical activity in Suffolk by working in conjunction with a wide range of partners, including local authorities, national governing bodies (NGB’s), the education sector, the health sector, charitable/voluntary organisations and third sector organisations.
Phone
01394 444605
Email
info@activesuffolk.orgSlimming World
You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.
Website
Slimming WorldWeight Watchers
Meetings, online or a little bit of both. They’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.
Website
Weight WatchersBMI calculator
The body mass index (BMI) is a measure that uses your height and weight to work out if your weight is healthy.
Website
NHS: BMI healthy weight calculatorWeight Management and Complex Obesity Service (WMCOS)
If you would like a referral to the Weight Management and Complex Obesity Service (WMCOS), please follow the link below for further information.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, submit a routine request via AskMyGP. A member of our team will then arrange for a pre-requisite questionnaire to be sent to you for completion.
Eligibility criteria:
Must be a resident in Suffolk
Aged 18 years or over
Motivated to achieve a healthy weight
Have a BMI between 30 and 40*
*Individuals from minority ethnic groups or those with an existing health condition may be eligible with a BMI between 27.5 and 40.
Once your referral is received, the WMCOS team will review it and determine the most appropriate care pathway based on clinical priorities.
If you do not meet the above criteria, we are unable to refer you to WMCOS. In this case, you may wish to consider alternative services such as Feel Good Suffolk.
Weight Management and Complex Obesity Service (WMCOS) – NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB
Weight management and Complex Obesity
GP referrals into WMCOS are open for patients in Suffolk (excluding Waveney) and north east Essex.
Website
www.norfolkandsuffolk.icb.nhs.uk/weight-management/
Weight management
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 16 April 2026