Clinical assessment
Review health conditions, medicines, previous treatment and whether further checks or specialist input are appropriate.
Specialist weight management · often called Tier 3
When your care needs a closer look.
Understand specialist assessment and referral when weight-management needs are more complex. The right route depends on your health, previous support and the service available to you.
A coordinated approach
Understanding your needs as a whole.
Specialist services may bring together different professionals to assess nutrition, medical needs and wellbeing, and consider appropriate care or onward referral.
Nutrition and wellbeing
Discuss eating patterns, personal circumstances and support needs with the appropriate members of the care team.
An agreed care plan
Understand recommendations, who is responsible for your care, the review arrangements and any referral to another service.
The roles and interventions available depend on the selected service. For general UK referral guidance, see NICE overweight and obesity guidance (opens in a new tab). Local service requirements apply.
Access & suitability
Check the requirements for your service.
Specialist care may be considered when health needs are complex, less intensive support has not been sufficient, or particular treatments require specialist assessment.
Referral routes, eligibility criteria and funding vary by country and provider. Ask whether the service accepts self-referrals or requires a referral from your usual clinician.
How to move forward
A referral with clear next steps.
Discuss your needs
Start with your usual clinician or an appropriate Medocta professional. Explain your goals, health conditions and previous support.
Confirm the service route
Ask which specialist service is appropriate, where it operates, its referral requirements and whether it can accept your request.
Share information securely
Provide referral information or relevant records only through the secure channel agreed with the care team, with the appropriate consent.
Review and agree next steps
The receiving service reviews clinical suitability and confirms its decision, proposed care and costs. An enquiry or referral does not confirm acceptance.
Preparing for the conversation
Bring the information that helps your clinician.
- Your goals, concerns and previous weight-management support.
- Current medicines and relevant health conditions.
- Any existing referral or test results requested by the receiving service.
- Accessibility, communication or practical support needs.
Confirm the secure sharing route with your care team. Keep clinical documents out of general contact forms.
You can ask for help before choosing a route.
Start with an introductory conversation or explore professional profiles to arrange an appropriate appointment.