The Tier 3 programme
A 12-month pathway run in community clinics — not hospitals — combining clinical, dietetic and psychological support with the Morelife app. Free on the NHS.
A 12-week intensive phase, then 8 monthly clinical sessions
Group and one-to-one support
Full clinical assessment — medical, dietetic and psychological
GLP-1 prescribing where clinically appropriate, with titration support and safety monitoring
Am I eligible?
Referral is through your GP against NHS Sussex criteria — take these to your appointment. There's no self-referral for this service.
Live in Sussex, aged 18+, registered with a Sussex GP, and you've completed a Tier 2 programme
BMI over 40 — or over 35 with weight-related conditions
BMI over 30 with type 2 diabetes and considering bariatric surgery — or over 27.5 with recent-onset type 2 diabetes for South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or African-Caribbean backgrounds
BMI over 50 and not yet engaged with weight management services, at GP discretion
Waiting list and prioritisation
Demand is high — some lower-risk patients may wait up to 12 months. Prioritisation uses the Edmonton Obesity Staging System: your overall health, not just weight.
Time-critical conditions are seen sooner — surgery preparation, fertility treatment, cardiac procedures and more
Your priority can change — tell your GP or the service if your health changes
Keep your contact details current: we reach you by email, SMS or phone
While you wait: Tier 2 services, online tools and Morelife digital support
GP and professional referrals
Patients must meet the eligibility criteria above. Download the NHS Sussex referral form and return it with your patient's details.
Email: morelife.sussex@nhs.net
Phone: 01273 435 200
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