Behavioural support for obesity prescribing
Supporting participants prescribed Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®)
Practical, non-judgemental wrap around support and the promotion of healthy and sustainable lifestyle changes.
Obesity is a complex health condition that affects people of all ages and backgrounds and influenced by biology, environment, and lifestyle—not just willpower. It raises the risk of numerous serious health conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Managing obesity isn't just about losing weight but building long-term habits around nutrition, movement, and self-care. With the right support, alongside the prescription of Mounjaro®, individuals can make informed choices that improve their overall health and avoid restrictive or outdated approaches to weight management.
What is Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®)?
The active ingredient, Tirzepatide, works by regulating a patient's appetite so they feel full, making them feel less hungry and experience fewer food cravings.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved Mounjaro®, for weight loss and weight management in adults aged 18 and over. This was after it was evidenced that it was effective and safe to use for weight management.
Did you know?
29%
of UK adults are living with obesity
13%
rise over the last 20 years.
Obesity increases the risk of developing serious health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancer such as bowel and breast cancer, liver and kidney disease, coronary heart disease and strokes.
About the programme
To be eligible for this programme, participants will need to be 18 years of age and over and have been prescribed Mounjaro® by their primary care provider and have at least four of the following comorbidities:
- High blood pressure
- Dyslipidaemia
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Heart disease
- Type 2 diabetes
GPs or Health Care Practitioners will be able to refer patients into the Healthier You: Behavioural Support for Obesity Prescribing provided by Reed Wellbeing. The programme is free to patents who have been prescribed tirzepatide (Mounjaro) and referred directly to the programme by their health care professional, and provides participants with 13 friendly and supportive group-based sessions over nine months with a trained Health Coach, focusing on topics such as nutrition, exercise and behavioural change support.
The sessions can be attended remotely via Microsoft Teams, our digital app or by attending in person at a local venue.
Aims of the service
The Healthier You: Behavioural Support for Obesity Prescribing Programme aims to support participants achieve the following:
- Help people build lasting healthy habits that improve their overall health, energy levels, and wellbeing.
- Support balanced eating that keeps people feeling fuller for longer, boosts energy, and moves beyond old-fashioned diet advice like “just eat less and exercise more.”
- Give people practical tools to make informed choices about food, movement, self-care, and mental wellbeing, no matter their background.
- Highlight the role of nutrition in maintaining muscle, improving metabolism, and shaping body composition, rather than just focusing on weight loss.
- Recognise that weight management is complex, influenced by biology, environment, and emotions, not just willpower—offering realistic and tailored support.
- Encourage positive, non-judgmental discussions about health, helping people feel confident and informed about their choices.
- Provide accessible, practical support alongside medication, focusing on real-life changes that fit into everyday routines.