Weight Management Clinic

Private weight management clinic in Northampton

Losing weight can feel overwhelming, especially when diets, exercise plans, and weight- loss advice seem to offer only short-term results. At Three Shires Hospital, our doctor -led weight management programme provides you with personalised medical support, evidence -based treatment options, and long -term lifestyle guidance to help you achieve sustainable weight loss safely and effectively.

Whether you're looking to improve your health, boost your confidence, reduce your risk of obesity -related conditions, or finally find a weight -loss solution that works for you, our experienced clinical team is here to help.

Our programme combines medical expertise, prescription weight-loss treatments, personalised nutrition advice, behavioural coaching, and tailored exercise planning to support lasting results.

Why choose Three Shires Hospital for weight loss support?

Unlike many commercial weight- loss programmes, our program focuses on your overall health and wellbeing, not just the number on the scales. Led by our highly experienced GP, Dr Chitra Sundaramahalingam, we put your individual needs first before any desired targets or goals.

Benefit of our weight management programme

If you choose Three Shires Hospital for your weight loss management journey, you can expect to receive:

• Doctor led assessment and treatment
• Personalised weight-loss plans, tailored to your lifestyle
• Access to prescription weight-loss medication, where clinically appropriate
• Comprehensive health review and blood test assessment
• Individual nutritional guidance
• Behavioural support to help create lasting habits
• Tailored exercise and lifestyle recommendations
• Ongoing clinical monitoring and follow -up support
• Safe, evidence -based approach to medical weight management

What's included in the programme?

Your personalised weight management package includes:

Comprehensive initial consultation

You will first receive dedicated 1 -hour face-to-face consultation with Dr Sundaramahalingam, where she will review of your:

• Medical history
• Weight-loss goals
• Lifestyle factors
• Existing health conditions
• Relevant blood test results

Medication assessment

Weight-loss medication forms an important part of this programme and will be prescribed following a clinical assessment by Dr Sundaramahalingam. During your consultation, he will review your medical history, blood test results, current health, lifestyle and weight-loss goals to ensure the treatment is suitable for you.

Dr Sundaramahalingam will explain how the medication works, the benefits you can expect, how to administer it, and any potential side effects. You will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and discuss your treatment plan.

Your programme includes a one-month supply of weight-loss medication, and if your treatment is injectable, your first injection will be administered during your appointment. You will be shown exactly how to use the medication and given practical advice to help you use it safely and confidently at home.

The medication is designed to work alongside your personalised diet, exercise and behavioural support plans, helping you achieve safe, sustainable and long-term weight loss.

Personalised weight-loss planning

You will receive:

• A bespoke 2 week nutrition plan
• A tailored 1 year behavioural support strategy
• An individual exercise programme designed around your fitness level and abilities
• Lifestyle recommendations to support sustainable weight loss and long-term health

Ongoing clinical support

Our doctor-led weight management programme is designed to provide ongoing support throughout your weight-loss journey, helping you achieve safe, effective and sustainable results. We understand that successful weight management requires more than simply starting medication, which is why regular clinical follow-up is included as part of your personalised treatment plan.

Approximately two weeks after starting treatment, a member of our clinical team will contact you for a check-in call. This provides an opportunity to discuss your progress, ask questions about your weight-loss medication, and receive guidance on your personalised nutrition, exercise and lifestyle plans. We can also help address any concerns and provide practical advice to support your ongoing success.

Around four weeks after beginning treatment, you will attend a 30-minute follow-up consultation with Dr Sundaramahalingam. During this appointment, he will review your progress, discuss how you are responding to treatment, assess any side effects, and monitor your progress towards your weight-loss goals. Your medication and personalised weight management plan will be reviewed to ensure you are receiving the most appropriate support and achieving the best possible outcomes.

Through regular monitoring, expert guidance and tailored support, our programme is designed to help you build healthy habits, maximise the benefits of treatment and achieve sustainable weight loss for the long term.

How our weight management programme works 

Step 1: Complete your safety assessment

Before your appointment, you will complete a patient safety assessment checklist.

This allows our team to understand your medical history and identify any health conditions, medications, or other factors that may influence your weight-loss treatment plan.

Step 2: Arrange your baseline blood tests

To ensure treatment is safe and appropriate, you'll need blood test results from the previous three months.

These include:

• HbA1c (blood sugar levels)
• Kidney function tests
• Liver function tests
• Thyroid function tests
• Lipid profile (cholesterol levels)

If you do not already have these results, we can discuss options for arranging testing. In some cases, tests may also be available through your GP or NHS services.

Step 3: Tell us about yourself

Following your booking, you'll receive an ‘"All About Me’" questionnaire. 

This helps us understand:

• Your weight management goals
• Eating habits and dietary preferences
• Food intolerances or restrictions
• Current activity levels
• Lifestyle commitments
• Exercise capabilities

The more we understand about you, the more personalised your programme can be.

Step 4: Meet with your weight management doctor

At your face-to-face appointment, Dr Sundaramahalingam will review:

• Your medical history
• Blood test results
• Lifestyle
• Weight-loss goals
• Motivation and challenges

Together, you will agree on a personalised treatment plan.

Where clinically appropriate, prescription weight-loss medication may be initiated, and guidance provided on its safe use. If treatment involves injections, your first injection can be administered during the consultation with full support and instruction.

You will also receive your personalised:

• Diet plan
• Exercise plan
• Behavioural support plan

Step 5: Receive ongoing clinical support

Long -term success requires ongoing support.

Two weeks after starting treatment, a member of our clinical team will contact you to discuss:

• Your progress
• Any side effects
• Questions or concerns
• Practical advice to help you stay on track

Approximately four weeks after beginning treatment, you will attend a follow -up consultation with Dr Sundaramahalingam to review your progress, discuss your response to treatment, and make any necessary adjustments.

Weight loss that works with your lifestyle

Many people experience repeated cycles of dieting and weight regain. Our programme is designed differently.

We focus on creating realistic, achievable lifestyle changes that support:

• Sustainable weight loss
• Improved energy levels
• Better overall health
• Increased confidence
• Long term weight maintenance
• Reduced health risks associated with excess weight

By combining medical treatment with behavioural change support, we help patients develop healthy habits that can last well beyond the initial treatment period.

Continuing your weight -loss journey

Once you have completed the initial programme and are stable on your treatment, your ongoing medication supply can be transferred to a local pharmacy.

This allows you to continue your weight management journey with convenient access to prescribed medication while maintaining the healthy routines established during the programme.

Who may benefit from our weight management clinic?

Our programme may be suitable for adults who:

• Are overweight or living with obesity
• Have struggled with traditional diets
• Want medically supervised weight loss
• Are considering prescription weight-loss medication
• Need personalised support and accountability
• Want to improve their overall health and wellbeing
• Wish to reduce their risk of obesity -related conditions

A full clinical assessment will determine whether the programme and any medication options are appropriate for you.

• HbA1c
• Kidney function 
• Liver function
• Thyroid function
• Lipid profile

How to book for a private weight management programme in Northampton

To book a consultation to discuss weight management with an expert GP near you, use our online booking system, or give us a call and one of our dedicated advisors will help you find an appointment time that suits you.