Question 1

What weight-loss services are offered in the United Kingdom by the NHS and private clinics?

Accepted Answer

Dietitian support, group programmes, GLP-1 drugs (e.g. Saxenda, Wegovy under strict criteria) and bariatric surgery.

Question 2

Which bodies regulate weight-loss clinics and medications?

Accepted Answer

NHS services follow NICE guidelines; private slimming clinics prescribing medicines must be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Question 3

Will the NHS or private insurance cover weight-loss treatment?

Accepted Answer

The NHS funds specialist programmes and surgery for qualifying patients. Most private insurers exclude weight-loss care, though a few premium plans give partial drug rebates.

Question 4

What are typical self-pay costs for weight-loss treatment?

Accepted Answer

£100–250 for a doctor consult, £139–269 per month for Wegovy, and £8 000–15 000 for private bariatric surgery.

Question 5

What is the basic eligibility for NHS-funded bariatric surgery or Wegovy?

Accepted Answer

BMI ≥ 35 with a weight-related disease, or ≥ 40 without, plus documented participation in a Tier-3 programme.

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