Remote appointment

Weight loss consultation / initiation (remote)

A structured, supportive start to weight management with a clear plan you can follow from home.

  • Clarify your goals and what feels realistic for you
  • Understand safe, sustainable options that fit your routine
  • Build confidence with a simple plan and next steps
  • Ongoing focus on habits, motivation, and progress
30 minute appointment£25
Weight loss consultation / initiation (remote)

Personal starting point

Time to talk through your goals, previous attempts, and what has or has not worked for you.

Clear next steps

You leave knowing what to do next, what to track, and when to review progress.

Fits around busy days

Remote support that works well if you prefer privacy or cannot easily attend in person.

Weight management

Wanting to lose weight?

Answer two questions to see your BMI and whether the programme is right for you, with pharmacist-led support in Leicester.

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Height

Weight

Any of these apply?

Awaiting details

Enter your details to see your BMI and whether the programme suits you.

Treatment is only supplied after a pharmacist consultation.

The process

What this service involves

You will talk through your weight goals, lifestyle, and any concerns, so the right approach can be considered for you. You will be asked a few safety questions and supported to choose realistic changes you can maintain. You will leave with a clear plan, what to monitor, and how follow-up will work.

Supportive conversation

A judgement-free discussion focused on what matters to you and what feels doable.

Safety first

Checks to help make sure any plan is appropriate for you before you get started.

This appointment

£25

About 30 minutes / Consultations

A deposit is required at booking.

  • Supportive conversation: A judgement-free discussion focused on what matters to you and what feels doable.
  • Safety first: Checks to help make sure any plan is appropriate for you before you get started.
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Included

What we provide

These are the main things you can expect from the remote appointment and your agreed plan.

Goal and routine review

A structured chat about eating patterns, activity, sleep, and what typically gets in the way.

Personalised action plan

Small, realistic steps tailored to your day-to-day routine, with clear priorities to start with.

Progress check-ins

A plan for reviewing what is going well, what is not, and what to adjust over time.

Side effects and warning signs overview

Clear guidance on what to expect from changes you make and when to seek further advice.

Suitability

Who this service is for

Best for adults who want practical, personalised support to get started and stay on track from home.

Busy adults

If work, caring responsibilities, or travel make it hard to attend appointments in person.

New to weight management

If you want a clear starting point and are unsure what to prioritise first.

People wanting accountability

If you do better with agreed goals, simple tracking, and planned reviews.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

  • You will discuss your goals, current routine, and what support you need, then agree practical next steps. You will also be asked a few safety questions to make sure the plan is suitable for you.

  • If you can, have your current weight, height, and a rough idea of your usual meals and activity. A list of your medicines and any allergies is also helpful.

  • Often it can still be suitable, but it is important to share your medical history and medicines so advice can be tailored and any risks can be considered.

  • Yes, you should leave with a clear, realistic plan, what to monitor, and how progress will be reviewed so you know exactly what to do next.

  • Yes, you can ask questions at any point. The aim is for you to feel informed and confident about your next steps.

  • Remote appointments are designed to be discreet. Choose a quiet place where you feel comfortable speaking openly.

Appointments available this week

Book Weight loss consultation / initiation (remote) at Safys Chemist

Book a pharmacist appointment at Melton Road for treatment, vaccines or travel health. Free where the NHS covers it, clear prices where it does not, and most patients are seen within a few days.

Consultation room at Safys Chemist on Melton Road, Leicester

Next available slots

Monday to Saturday, morning and afternoon