Weight management support in Upminster
If you live in Upminster or the RM14 postcode area and want NHS support with your weight, here's what's available and how to access it through Abbamoor.
Is Upminster in Abbamoor's catchment area?
Yes. RM14 falls within our patient catchment area. Abbamoor Surgery accepts patients from Upminster, North Ockendon, and surrounding areas. You can check by starting our online registration — it takes under 15 minutes.
What weight management support is available?
Lifestyle support — health coaches and dietitians
Our health coaches and dietitians offer personalised guidance on nutrition and behaviour change. Speak to reception to be referred — no GP appointment needed to get started.
NHS medication — Oviva referral
If you meet the eligibility criteria below, our Clinical Pharmacists can refer you to Oviva, an NHS-approved programme that can include GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy (semaglutide) or Mounjaro (tirzepatide).
Oviva eligibility criteria
- A BMI of 30 or above
- Plus at least one of: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnoea, or heart disease
Bariatric surgery
For patients who have tried other approaches and meet strict NHS criteria, our GPs can support a referral for weight loss surgery on the NHS. This is a longer process — expect 12–18 months of pre-operative assessment.
How to get started from Upminster
Register with Abbamoor online, then book an appointment with our Clinical Pharmacist if you're interested in medication, or ask reception about our health coach if you'd like to start with lifestyle support.
Abbamoor Surgery
Harold Hill Health Centre, Gooshays Drive, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 9SU
Register from Upminster
Register in under 15 minutes online. We'll handle the transfer from your old GP practice.