If you are thinking about seeking private treatment of any kind, you should always discuss this with your GP surgery before taking action.

Please click on the following NHS link if you are considering going abroad for medical treatment:

Going abroad for treatment

If you are considering undertaking bariatric surgery privately in the UK or abroad you should always speak with your GP in the first instance.

The service provided by different bariatric centres may vary so it is important to ensure the provider is right for you and provides appropriate before and after support. If you arrange bariatric surgery privately you cannot rely on the NHS for routine follow up care, this is the responsibility of your bariatric surgery centre.

Please see attached link from Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board for further information.

NHS Post Operative Support - Self Funded Bariatric Surgery

We have received many requests to make appointments with clinicians for the Mounjaro weight loss injection to be prescribed. In Northamptonshire Mounjaro is currently not available on NHS prescription for weight loss. This is understandably leaving patients feeling disappointed and frustrated.

We are aware that many patients are obtaining Mounjaro through private organisations and although they may notify us that you have been prescribed this injection, the safe prescribing and monitoring of this medication remains the responsibility of the private organisation and not the GP practice. Please ensure all medical history and medications have been fully declared to the prescriber, to enable them to make a safe decision whether this medication is suitable for you.

Please understand that GP practices must follow the guidelines set by our local ICB and NHS England.

We can certainly support you for weight and lifestyle management in other ways.