Overweight Support

Please find below some specialist support, services and resources to help you in your weight loss journey.

Due to increased demand, we are currently reviewing and redesigning our Weight Management services for people with a BMI > 38 (≥ 35 for Black African, African Caribbean or Asian Groups). We hope to re-open referrals to our services during 2025.

Our Programmes

Counterweight and Physical Activity Programme

NHS Grampian have partnered with local leisure providers to deliver the NHS Scotland approved Counterweight programme. (Only available for those aged 18 or over and have a BMI ≥ 25 – 37.9  (or BMI ≥ 23 for Black African, African Caribbean or Asian groups)

Other Resources

Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery

Information on weight loss surgery.

Diabetes

If you have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, Prediabetes or Type 2 Diabetes, please visit for specialist diabetes services and support