Weight Management Service

Weight Management Services for adults

We offer a range of services for adults in the Aneurin Bevan Health Board area who would like support with losing weight. These services will provide you with the knowledge, tools and support you need for successful, sustainable weight loss with a focus on promoting health and wellbeing.

During the pandemic some of our services will be delivered remotely by telephone or video link. More details about the services provided and how you can refer yourself can be found below.

Vasectomy

If you are thinking about having a vasectomy you can now refer yourself for this, you don’t need to be referred by your doctor. The first step is to ring 01495 765065 and choose option 3, during office hours.

You will be asked about medication, weight, allergies and scrotal lumps/previous surgery. If your medical history is suitable, you can be added to the waiting list and contacted once an appointment becomes available.

All the pre op information will be sent to you by email, including a short video clip. This is available to watch here if you wish.

Silvercloud

People across Wales can now access free online therapy without needing to go through their GP.

People aged 16 and over experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, depression or stress can sign-up for a 12-week course of SilverCloud online therapy via their smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer.

We have launched a partnership with south Gwynedd based charity Tan y Maen to help more people access the courses.

The roll-out of direct access to online therapy for Wales’ entire 16+ population recognises that people need immediate help in managing their mental health and wellbeing as the impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt, and reduces barriers to accessing this support.

Physiotherapy Self-Referral - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

The musculoskeletal physiotherapy service provides support with the management of concerns that relate to the musculoskeletal (MSK) system. 

Common MSK concerns involve our muscles, joints and nerves and can include examples such as: low back pain; shoulder pain; soft tissue sprains and strains and osteoarthritis. 

MSK concerns can affect you in different ways including pain, stiffness, weakness and difficulty with normal movement and activity.  This can impact on your work, sports, hobbies and activities around the home as well as your general wellbeing.

This service is for people from age 11 upwards who are registered with a GP in Gwent. 

'CONNECT' Child and Young Person Weight Management Service

CONNECT is the first Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Service for Children and Young People (CYP) in Wales, covering the whole of Aneurin Bevan Health Board. We are a team of professionals working together with CYP and their families to help manage their weight and improve their physical and emotional health. The team is made up of a paediatrician, specialist dietitian, specialist nurses, psychologists and a therapy assistant practitioner.  
 

CONNECT work directly with the CYP and their families and also link in with other health professionals such as GPs, health visitors, school nurses and teachers to provide an individualised service that meets the CYP’s care needs.