Anyone who lives in Brighton & Hove can be referred to the Healthy Lifestyles Team.
Some services have specific criteria, but our referral team can assist in finding appropriate support where possible.
Healthy lifestyle referrals - information for professionals
If you're a professional, find out how to refer for support from the Healthy Lifestyles Team.
We accept referrals for people who live in Brighton & Hove and want support to make healthy changes to:
Referrals are triaged and provided information, signposting or assessment to establish needs and supported with any potential onward referrals. We can also help people referred to the Healthy Lifestyles Team access additional relevant services in the city.
Interpreting support and support for access requirements is available.
Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for specific support
Weight management
Criteria for Tier 2 weight management
This service is delivered by Gloji Brighton & Hove.
Adults can use this service if they:
- are 16 years and over
- have a BMI greater than 25 or greater than 23.5 for:
- Black and Racially Minoritised groups
- people with comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes
Children and families can use this service if they:
- are 2 to 18 years old
- have a BMI greater than the 91st percentile
There's specific support available for pregnancy and learning disabilities.
Exclusion criteria:
- active eating disorder
- underlying medical cause for obesity
- significant co-morbidity or complex needs as identified by their GP or other healthcare professionals
How to refer for this service.
Criteria for Tier 3 weight management
Brighton and Hove City Council do not commission this service. More information is available on the ICS website.
Stopping smoking
Clients must be currently smoking tobacco.
Support to stop vaping is not currently offered, NCSCT guidance is available.
Pharmacy stop smoking support
Support may be available for people aged 12 and over.
Some pharmacies offer a domiciliary (at-home) service.
No referral is required.
Find participating pharmacies.
Community health trainer extended stop smoking service
The extended stop-smoking service supports adults who have found it difficult to stop smoking in the past.
The service is suitable for those aged 18 and over.
This service operates a waiting list.
1-2-1 behaviour change support
Community Health Trainers provide a talking service, utilising behaviour change and coaching to help make healthy changes.
This service is suitable for those aged 18 and over.
This service operates a waiting list.
Other Healthy Lifestyles Team programmes and wider support
A referral is not required for the following support:
- Active for Life sessions for all ages
- Healthwalks (register before attending)
- Freedom Leisure exercise referral
- Freedom Leisure discount card
How to make a referral
Self and professional referrals
Sign up for support from the Healthy Lifestyles Team.
Primary care referrals
You can make a referral:
- using the Healthy Lifestyles web referral form
- using auto-populated forms on SystmOne or Emis
Read more about primary care referrals to Healthy Lifestyles.
Contact us
If you want to talk to us about making a referral, or for more information:
- send an email to healthylifestyles@brighton-hove.gov.uk
- phone 01273 294 589
Healthy lifestyles resources
View our Healthy Lifestyles Resources (padlet.com).
Leaflets and posters
Leaflets and posters about our services are available on our Padlet.
To request delivery of leaflets and posters:
- phone 01273 294 589
- send an email to healthylifestyles@brighton-hove.gov.uk