Weight management programme
We offer a doctor-supervised programme to help you lose weight and maintain it.
Weight Management Programme
At Cambridge Private Doctors, we offer a doctor- supervised programme to help you lose weight and maintain it. We have incorporated a comprehensive lifestyle programme which addressed the 6 pillars of lifestyle, nutrition, stress, sleep, purpose, social connections and risky substances. We tailor this to your needs.
We can prescribe weight loss medications if they are right for you with the added benefit of having a doctor at hand if you have any clinical concerns and with careful monitoring of your blood tests.
If you would like to discuss this, please book an initial 20 minute telephone consultation. We follow this up with a 30 minute full health assessment which includes blood tests and prescriptions if they are appropriate for you.
Our Approach
Doctor-led personalised support focused on your life goals. We know that the demands of life can feel overwhelming. Between managing a busy career, caring for family, navigating changes like the menopause and many other commitments and responsibilities, it’s easy to lose sight of yourself.
Whether your goal is as simple as making it to the top of the hill or reducing your reliance on medication, we’re here to help. Our Weight Management Programme isn’t about appearances. It’s about reclaiming your health, energy and confidence in a supportive and judgement-free environment.
Bespoke care
You are unique. And so is our approach. Your dedicated doctor will take time to understand your challenges and goals, building trust and understanding together.
Comprehensive support
Whether you’re eligible for weight management medication or not, we’ll support you with a complete package of nutrition advice, exercise planning and psychological awareness to help you achieve lasting results.
Doctor-led programme
Combining medical expertise with warmth and kindness, our experienced doctors will be by your side. We’re not just prescribing medication, but guiding you through a complete transformation with lifestyle changes, mindset shifts and ongoing guidance.
Your journey with us
Initial consultation
We’ll start with a telephone conversation about your health goals and medical history,
before exploring the options open to you and assessing eligibility for medication. (£100 – This cost is chargeable whether or not you are eligible for the medications.) You will be asked to complete a Health Screening Questionnaire before this appointment, which will form part of your initial assessment.
Comprehensive assessment
Next, we’ll arrange for blood tests (we are happy to use blood tests from elsewhere) and book in a consultation in person or online to walk you through the practicalities of the programme and answer any concerns you have about the medications. ( £164 – plus additional costs for bloods if necessary).
Personalised plan
Together, we’ll develop your unique programme, including medication if appropriate. We’ll introduce you to Dr. Gillvray’s lifestyle programme, her app based on the pillars of lifestyle medicine that will set you up for success.
Ongoing support
Throughout the process, you can book regular check-ins with your doctor, and continue to access Dr Gillvray through her comprehensive lifestyle programme of workouts, breathwork and nutrition.
Long term success
With continuous monitoring and adaptation of your plan, we’ll ensure sustainable results.
Additional services for enhanced well-being
Ongoing Care and Monitoring for Your Long-Term Success
To ensure your continued success, we recommend a review every six months, complete with updated blood tests, blood pressure monitoring, and weight assessment.
These reviews, charged at the usual rate, provide an opportunity for personalised support and adjustments to your plan. If you have specific health conditions such as Type 2 diabetes or kidney disease, we may suggest more frequent monitoring.
In addition to our core offerings, we present optional services for those seeking extra support:
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring (similar to the Zoe service): £290 per month
- Face-to-face or online appointments with Dr. Gillvray
- Visit Gillvray Health for more information
We have lots of loyal clients happy to testify that working with us is effective and safe…
“Has been a turning point for me late in life, delighted with my progress, and my weight loss, long may it continue, and the support is there when wanted and needed.”
“It has been the most successful way of losing weight I’ve ever used”
“After some years of weight problems due to postnatal issues, disability and stress, I’ve really found the service to be incredibly encouraging and supportive, grounded in rock solid science, and really professionally run. It’s much more effective for me than slimming classes as it can be better tailored for people with demanding working lives. I have really felt understood holistically for the first time in a very long time in a medical situation. I’ve been able to get into a steady weight loss situation and start gradually improving my fitness over time as well. This is helping my general health and body confidence no end. I would strongly recommend it.”
Research participation opportunity
We are delighted to support Cambridge University Hospital in their important research on gut motility in patients on our programme. The study is particularly interested in individuals who experience gut issues such as IBS. Volunteering for research like this can provide invaluable insights that may help improve treatments and patient outcomes in the future. It involves 2 appointments at Addenbrookes Hospital – one before starting the medication and one when you have been on it for around 6 weeks.
If you are interested in learning more or taking part in this study, please let us know and we will send you the information about this.