Tier 2 adult weight management services targeting men aged 45+ and from black ethnic backgrounds

Tender description

In Southwark, the prevalence of excess weight (overweight or obese) amongst adults aged 18+ is currently 44.2%, and 22.3% of adults are physically inactive. Excess weight levels increase as deprivation increases. Over 61.9% of adults in Southwark with Type 2 Diabetes identify as black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, yet only account for 46% of the population. The London Borough of Southwark wishes to offer an opportunity to tender to provide an evidence-based and outcome-focused Tier 2 Adult Weight Management service in the borough. This service will target and be tailored to men aged 45+ and from black ethnic backgrounds in Southwark. This is a targeted commission and novel service which aims to draw on and incorporate the insights gathered from a workshop with the target population to inform engagement approaches and delivery to ensure the service is designed specifically to meet the needs and wants of the target population. This is a great opportunity for a provider with experience engaging men and individuals from black ethnic minority backgrounds in health improvement services. The service will be delivered in a community-based setting, so an awareness of the Borough is helpful. The council recognises the importance of a whole systems approach to weight management. The successful bidder must work collaboratively and closely with local stakeholders, such as GP Federations, mental health providers, community groups and other existing weight management services within the Healthy Weight Pathway, to ensure the service is designed and delivered in a way that meets the needs of the local population. Keywords: adult weight management, tier 2, men, community outreach, black ethnic backgrounds, weight management service