Guides to help you navigate the NHS.
Plain-English answers to the questions we hear most often — written for patients in Havering.
Weight management
Understanding your options — from lifestyle support to NHS medication and surgery.
How to get Wegovy or Mounjaro on the NHS
Who qualifies, how the NHS pathway works, and what to do next if you're in Havering.
What is Oviva and how does it work?
Oviva is the NHS-approved weight management service we refer eligible patients to. Here's what it involves.
What BMI do I need for weight loss medication on the NHS?
BMI thresholds, qualifying health conditions, and what to do if you're close but not quite there.
What's the difference between Ozempic and Wegovy?
Same active ingredient, different licences. Which one you can access depends on why you need it.
What is a GLP-1 and how does it help with weight loss?
A plain-English explanation of how Wegovy and Mounjaro actually work — and what to expect.
Is bariatric surgery available on the NHS?
Eligibility criteria, the 12–18 month process, and how your GP can support a referral.
Weight management in Havering
Local guides for patients in our catchment area — covering specific towns and postcodes.
Where to get weight loss support in Havering
An overview of NHS weight management services available across the borough.
NHS weight management in Romford and Harold Hill
What's available locally, whether you're in RM1, RM3, or anywhere in between.
Weight management support in Hornchurch
NHS options for patients in Hornchurch and the RM11–RM12 area.
Weight management support in Upminster
NHS options for patients in Upminster and the RM14 area.
Weight management support in Rainham
NHS options for patients in Rainham and the RM13 area.
Weight management support in Collier Row
NHS options for patients in Collier Row and the RM5–RM7 area.
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