Weight Management in Birmingham
At The Oakley Medical Practice in Birmingham, our private GPs offer medically supervised weight loss programmes to improve your health and lose weight safely. Every patient must first have a consultation with one of our doctors who can assess your health history and your goals and put together a personalised weight loss plan for you.
Our weight management services include weight loss injections, the Alevere Nutrition programme, and ongoing monthly appointments with a doctor or nurse prescriber. We offer flexible appointment times with no long waiting lists at our private, CQC-regulated clinic in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.
Our Weight Management Services
As a private weight loss clinic in Birmingham, we provide a complete, doctor-led approach to weight management. That means we only offer prescribed medical weight-loss injections after a consultation with a doctor who has determined that it is suitable for you.
Our weight management services include:
Weight Loss Injections
Prescription GLP-1 treatments supervised by our private GP and only available after a consultation.
Combined Programme
Weight loss injections paired with the Alevere nutrition plan for optimised results.
For patients who go on to achieve significant weight loss and are concerned about loose skin, we are able to refer to our aesthetic partners at Medizen for body contouring consultations.
Private Weight Loss Injections Birmingham
Weight loss injections are prescription drugs that belong to a group of medications called glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. They work by mimicking a natural gut hormone that regulates appetite. This means:
- Your brain receives signals that you have eaten, making you feel fuller sooner.
- Your stomach empties more slowly, keeping you feeling fuller for longer.
- Blood sugar levels become more stable, reducing hunger pangs and ‘sugar cravings’.
- Snacking and overall calorie intake naturally decrease.
It is important to note that weight management injections are only prescribed after you’ve been seen by our doctor and are used to aid weight loss. You will still need to follow dietary and exercise advice and not rely on the injections to do all the work.
- A body mass index (BMI) of 30+, or a BMI of 27-30 and a weight-related medical condition or risk factor, such as prediabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, etc.
- You do not take any medications or have a medical condition that makes it unsafe to take weight loss medication.
- You do not have an allergy to any of the ingredients in the injection.
Suitability for weight loss injections is assessed on an individual basis. Your doctor will discuss your personal health history, any existing conditions and any medications you are taking before making a recommendation.
Alevere Nutrition – Medically Supervised Nutrition Programme
Alevere Nutrition is a medically formulated weight management nutrition programme, helping people lose weight safely.
The Alevere programme was developed by doctors using a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that supports the body during weight loss while protecting muscle tissue.
How does Alevere work?
The Alevere weight loss programme aims to keep insulin production fully suppressed to baseline levels and to stabilise the blood glucose at constant and normal levels.
Our nutrition plan is designed to be straightforward and adaptable to your daily life. Alevere is not a meal replacement diet. Instead, you’ll have access to a range of Alevere nutrition supplement products that can be combined with a carefully selected variety of fruits, salads and vegetables.
Combining Weight Loss Injections with Alevere Nutrition
When combined with weight loss injections, Alevere Nutrition helps you
- Preserve lean muscle mass during fat loss
- Protect bone health and density
- Keep energy levels steady throughout your programme
- Giving the body a structured, reliable source of daily protein
- Avoid any nutritional gaps whilst on weight loss injections
- Support metabolic health and blood sugar regulation
- Maximise and sustain long-term weight loss
It is also important to be clear: weight loss injections are not a replacement for a healthy lifestyle. Exercise and balanced eating remain essential throughout the programme. Our doctors and nurse prescriber will give you practical lifestyle and dietary advice.
- A body mass index (BMI) of 30+, or a BMI of 27-30 and a weight-related medical condition or risk factor, such as prediabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, etc.
- You do not take any medications or have a medical condition that makes it unsafe to take weight loss medication.
- You do not have an allergy to any of the ingredients in the injection.
Suitability for weight loss injections is assessed on an individual basis. Your doctor will discuss your personal health history, any existing conditions and any medications you are taking before making a recommendation.
Our Private Doctors and Nursing Team
Weight management at The Oakley Medical Practice is led by experienced, GMC-registered doctors with many years of clinical practice behind them. We are a CQC-registered private GP practice providing medically guided weight management in Birmingham, so you will always have a doctor on hand for reassurance and advice. Our team will work with you to tailor a plan based on your individual health profile and goals.
Dr David Eccleston, MB ChB, MBCAM
Dr Eccleston has over 35 years of clinical experience. He trained in dermatology, ENT, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynaecology before entering general practice, where he ran a large NHS practice as senior partner for over 25 years. He co-founded The Oakley Partnership in 2014. Dr Eccleston regularly presents at international conferences and has been published in clinical studies and the national press.
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Dr Alan Long, MBChB, MRCGP
Dr Long has been practising since 2012, graduating from the University of Birmingham. He has clinical experience across general medicine, paediatrics, urology, orthopaedics and emergency medicine. He is also a certified gym instructor and nutrition coach. He regularly supports patients with exercise and lifestyle alongside their weight loss journey.
Dr Sonia Khorana, MBChB, MRCGP
Dr Khorana qualified as a doctor in 2016 from the University of Liverpool Medical School and brings expertise across general practice, dermatology, preventative health care and women’s health. Dr Khorana has a particular interest in the relationship between overall health and skin and takes a proactive, preventive approach with all her patients.
Sian Gibbins, Practice Nurse, RGN, DipHE BSc (Hons)
Sian qualified in 1995 from the Birmingham College of Nurse Education and has a background in respiratory medicine, clinical haematology and neurology. She has worked in general practice since 2013 and takes a particular interest in weight loss management and nutrition.
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Book a Consultation at our Weight Loss Clinic in Birmingham
If you are struggling with general lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, book a consultation at our weight loss clinic in Birmingham.
We recommend that all patients undergo blood tests to check for diabetes, cholesterol issues, and thyroid, liver and kidney function in order to exclude underlying problems. This will also help monitor your weight loss progress. Blood tests are not compulsory, but they are strongly recommended, and they give your doctor a clear picture of your health so your programme can be tailored properly.
What Happens at a Weight Loss Consultation?
Your first appointment is a 30-minute consultation with one of our doctors. Our doctor will assess your health history, your current lifestyle and your weight loss goals.
At your follow-up appointment, your doctor or nurse will:
- Weigh you and calculate your BMI
- Check your blood pressure
- Take a blood test, if recommended
After that, ongoing appointments are needed to monitor your progress, adjust any part of the treatment if needed and review your overall health.
Where to Find Us and How to Book
The Oakley Medical Practice is based in Sutton Coldfield, in Birmingham, serving patients across the wider West Midlands as well. Many of our weight management patients travel from across Birmingham and surrounding areas for the continuity of care that a private GP practice provides.
52 Bishops Way, Sutton Coldfield
B74 4XS
To book a weight management consultation, you can:
Call us: 0121 308 8876
Email us: admin@theoakleymedicalpractice.co.uk
Book online: We offer appointments Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. To book directly, use our online booking system.
Select ‘weight loss (first consult)’ and choose one of our doctors to view their availability. Once you have found a time that works for you can book and pay online to secure your appointment.
Send an online enquiry and our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Weight management injectables contain receptor agonists which slow the speed at which your stomach empties. In turn, you’ll have reduced cravings, keeping you fuller for longer even though you are eating less. They can also improve your insulin sensitivity, which allows your cells to use blood sugar more effectively, reducing your overall blood sugar levels.
Weight management injections, combined with a nutritious diet and exercise plan, can help you to healthily achieve your goals. All this without developing an unhealthy outlook on weight management.
For more information about weight management injections, contact us today. Alternatively, you can book a consultation appointment directly through the booking form on our website. We put ethics and your safety far before profit. So any weight management treatments or services you may receive are subject to thorough consultations and complete evaluation.
Your medical history is influential in your suitability for weight loss injections. Information about medications you’re taking, surgeries you’ve had, and any current medical conditions is helpful to formulate a course of treatment.
It’s also a good idea to keep a log of the food you eat and the exercise you do in the weeks leading up to your appointment so we can decide on a healthy course of action. And finally, your family’s medical history, relating specifically to obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
First, you’ll have a consultation, where we’ll discuss your lifestyle and your goals and assess why your previous efforts were unsuccessful. We’ll then consider your medical history to rule out any biological reasons why you may struggle with weight management.
Once your consultation is complete, we’ll take weight and height measurements to calculate your BMI. We determine your BMI to provide a baseline measurement and ensure your weight management is working.
Then, we’ll conduct blood tests to discover your cholesterol and blood sugar levels and your liver and thyroid functions. These assessments will help us to develop a comprehensive weight management plan for you.
We’ll have follow-up appointments to keep track of your weight management and alter your plan to suit your goals better. Weight management is not one-size-fits-all and highly personal. So, a few amendments to your plan may be necessary to ensure you achieve your desired results.
Yes. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential to seeing the optimal effects of weight management injections. With injections alone, the changes to your body will be slower, less noticeable and make you feel as though you’ve stagnated. Weight management injections work best when taken alongside a healthy dose of exercise and diet.
