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📢Important information about Weight Loss Injections. Please Read First

From June, you may hear on the news that GPs can give weight loss injections like Mounjaro.

This is true, but very few people will qualify. The rules are strict, and not many patients will meet them.

We will be in contact with those patients that meet the criteria, please bear with us as we await further information regarding this commissioned service.

You may be eligible if:

Your BMI is over 40 (You can check this online if you know your height and weight)

And

You have at least 4 of these 5 health conditions:

• High blood pressure (and take medicine for it)
• Type 2 diabetes
• Heart disease, stroke, or other circulation problems
• High cholesterol
• Sleep apnoea (diagnosed at a sleep clinic)

If you don’t meet all of these rules, your GP cannot prescribe Mounjaro for weight loss.

Please do not book an appointment about Mounjaro if you are not sure you qualify. This helps us keep appointments open for people who really need them.

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Published on 11th Jul 2025

Mental Health Services and Support

Community mental health support services are offered by local organisations in partnership with the Council and NHS Sussex. These are free and for any adults living in East Sussex who are living with mental health challenges.

Please click here for more information.

Occupational Therapy

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY in Primary Care

Do you have a physical or mental health condition and struggle with…

Motivation? Social interaction? Household chores? Pain? Work? Hobbies and interests? Sleep? Fatigue? Focus and concentration?

OT’s provide interventions that help people find ways to continue to do activities that are important to them.

The OT can explore treatment options with you, such as:

·       Alternative ways of completing tasks

·       Re-engaging in meaningful activity

·       Pacing techniques

·       Fatigue management

·       Pain and daily life

·       Adapting daily routines

·       Support with remaining in or returning to work

·       Exploration of some adaptive equipment

Anyone aged 18 or over can be referred. Please ask your GP surgery to refer you, or contact us directly via email: occupationaltherapy.hslpcn@nhs.net

For more information you can view our website which is www.hastingspcn.org