Weight Management Clinic
Welcome to Our New GP-Led Weight Management Clinic
Struggling with your weight can affect every part of your life, from your energy levels and mobility to your confidence and long-term health. Our new Weight Management Clinic is here to support you with a safe, sustainable, and medically supervised approach to weight management.
Led by experienced GPs and nurses, our program offers personalised plans tailored to your health needs and lifestyle. Whether you are looking to reduce your risk of chronic disease, improve your mobility, or simply feel more like yourself again, we are here to help you every step of the way.
With expert advice, compassionate care, and evidence-based strategies, including lifestyle and nutritional guidance, and medication support where appropriate - you do not have to do this alone. We can also refer you to our dietitian if needed to help you on your journey.
The goal is not just weight loss but improving overall health markers like blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and mental well-being.
Take the first step toward a healthier, more confident you. Book your consultation today.
Why Weight Loss Matters
Health Risks of Obesity- Your body weight may be contributing to your risk of developing the following health conditions:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hypertension
- Heart disease and stroke
- Sleep apnoea
- Joint problems and osteoarthritis
- Certain cancers
- Mental health impacts: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem
Benefits of Weight Loss:
- Improved blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels
- Lower risk of chronic diseases
- Better mobility and joint health
- Improved mood and energy levels
- Better sleep and reduced snoring
- Enhanced quality of life and self-confidence
- Increased life expectancy
The Problem with Fad Diets
We all read about the numerous diets and tricks that often promise rapid results. They may work for some people, at least in the short term but are typically:
- Unsustainable, and can make us feel pretty miserable when trying to adhere to them
- Often nutritionally imbalanced
- They may not be evidence-based
- They may lead to weight cycling or ‘yo-yo dieting’
A study published in British Medical Journal in 2018 examined 14 popular diets (e.g., Atkins, Zone, South Beach) and it found that while participants lost some weight in the short term (up to 6 months), most regained it within 12 months, especially when the diets were not combined with behavioural support or professional guidance. This is where we come in!
The evidence shows that sustainable weight loss requires behaviour change, and that medication can enhance success when used appropriately.
Who Should Join?
- Anyone struggling to lose weight despite lifestyle changes
- People with weight-related health issues
- Those looking for medical support and accountability
- People who have failed other weight loss methods or programs
- Women with PCOS or going through perimenopause who find it more difficult to maintain a healthy weight
Our Approach
- Medically Supervised Care: Managed by qualified GPs and nurses
- Individualised weight loss goals: Tailored to suit your needs
- Nutritional guidance from experienced nursing staff. We can also advise or refer to our dietitian to help on your weight loss journey
- Lifestyle advice and support
- Health gain v weight loss
- Quality of life v numbers
- Body gets healthier and fitter
- Supportive Environment: Compassionate, non-judgmental care
- Ongoing Monitoring: Regular check-ins, weight tracking, and medical reviews
What We Offer
- Initial assessment and screening
- This first visit is a comprehensive assessment by our GP and nurse to determine what factors may be contributing in your case and to find a treatment plan that suits you.
- We will do a full history, physical examination including BP, BMI and waist circumference. We will perform blood tests to out-rule underlying conditions and to allow us to complete a holistic assessment of your health.
- We will offer an ECG to assess your heart.
- Tailored diet and lifestyle advice
- Pharmacological options when appropriate (e.g. orlistat, mysimba, semaglutide, liraglutide, tirzepatide)
- While we can prescribe medication as a treatment option, we may not always feel that this is the correct treatment for you so booking in to our clinic does not guarantee a prescription. We take a holistic view of your health and the GP will make a decision based on history and examination and best practice guidelines. There are strict guidelines on who is eligible for medications. These medications would not be appropriate for anyone with a BMI <27, or BMI < 30 if you do not have any weight-related health issues. They are not advised if you have a history of pancreatitis or a family history of medullary thyroid cancer.
- Referral to additional services if required (e.g. dietitian, physiotherapist)
- Regular review appointments:
- We will see you monthly initially to assess progress, offer advice and make sure you are on the correct treatment plan.
- We will then move to 3 monthly appointments once you are established on a treatment plan. At these 3 monthly appointments, we will do an examination, blood tests and an ECG. We will also titrate medications where required and monitor for side effects or problems.
Fees
| Initial consultation | 45-60 minutes.
|
€200 |
| 1 Month Review | 15 minutes
|
€60 |
| 2 Month Review | 15 minutes
|
€60 |
| 3 Month Review | 30 minutes
|
€120 |
| 6 Month Review | 30 minutes
|
€120 |
Let's Get Started
- Booking an appointment: we ask that you do this online through our website. We will ask you to give us some information through an online questionnaire to ensure that you are a suitable candidate for our weight loss clinic. Our staff will then contact you to arrange an appointment for you. We do request a deposit in advance of the appointment in order to hold an appointment slot for you.