W8Buddy has been developed by clinical obesity specialists at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust and Gro Health to help you lose weight as part of the Tier 3 or Tier 4 Weight Management Service you have been enrolled into.
Your digital companion in weight loss and health management.
Learn how to achieve clinically meaningful weight loss based on your self-selected health goals.
Our health programmes and behavioural change support is tailored to you, your unique biology and preferences.
Speak to our expert nutritionists and psychotherapists about your goals, follow our programs in your own time - or do both!
Evidence-based health programs supported with behavioural change techniques and tools.
Focus on getting active, eating a healthier diet, improving sleep hygiene, and building mental resilience.
Receive in-app support, as well as access to a supportive community and virtual meet-ups.
Our app includes a food diary with a barcode scanner and AI plate recognition, as well as health tracking for biomarkers like weight or blood sugar.
Enjoy a library of healthy recipes tailored to your goals, dietary preferences, and budget.
Get W8Buddy on the web, mobile, smart devices, and offline.
Taking the burden out of food tracking.
Effortlessly log every bite and sip. Gain clarity on your nutrition and stay accountable with our intuitive food and drink journal.
Discover what's on your plate instantly. Our cutting-edge AI identifies and breaks down your meals, tapping into a comprehensive food database for precise tracking.
Dive into a vast collection of delectable recipes tailored to your preferences. Enjoy an ever-growing variety of healthy and flavourful dishes, and seamlessly save your favourites to your food diary.
People aged 18 or over
People who are not currently pregnant
People with BMI of 40 or over without any other health conditions OR a BMI of 35 or over and living with a long term health condition such as diabetes OR a BMI of 33 or over if they are of South Asian descent ancestry and you have a long term health condition such as diabetes
People motivated to change their lifestyle
People who are in an area where Gro is available
The service was co-developed by the entire NHS specialist weight management (obesity) multidisciplinary team at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire (weight management dietitians, psychologists and physicians led by Dr Petra Hanson (NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Diabetes and Endocrinology, MBChB, BSc, MRCP, FHEA, PhD) and ongoing feedback from people within the NHS obesity clinical service.
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If you've been referred to the specialist weight management at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire, simply click the button below and fill out the form to get free access.
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Gro Health W8Buddy is the first digital support tool developed specifically for NHS Tier 3 Weight Management Services (T3WMS). It provides users with a personalised weight management plan supporting an individual and their family or carers to develop attitudes, beliefs, knowledge and skills to self-manage their health.
W8Buddy is our precision T3WMS hosted in the Gro Health app. Our programme addresses the 4 key pillars of health.
Members are empowered with all the tools needed to succeed:
Gro is regulated as a Class I Medical Device available on the web, iOS, Android and Amazon Alexa.
Once you register, you can tailor your Gro Health experience so you receive goal-focused, structured education in 4 therapy areas, health coaching and useful resources to support you to start and sustain healthy habits.
The digital support tool was developed by the specialist weight management (obesity) multidisciplinary team at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire (weight management dietitians, psychologist and physicians, led by Dr Petra Hanson (NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Diabetes and Endocrinology, MBChB, BSc, MRCP, FHEA, PhD) and Dr. Thomas M Barber (Associate Professor, Consultant Endocrinologist and Clinical Lead for the Obesity service at UHCW NHS Trust, MA (Cantab) MBBS FRCP Dphil (Oxon) FHEA FAoP)), feedback from people within the NHS obesity clinical service and DDM Health, providers of NHS-trusted digital technologies.
Yes! Just complete the form to begin your signup.
Absolutely! The forum is designed for users to share experiences, and tips, and find support from our moderated community.
After signing up, you'll be paired with a health coach. You can schedule consultations, ask questions, and get personalised advice tailored to your needs through text/type.
People using W8Buddy can achieve weight loss and improve mental health outcomes. Read the research here.
Gro Health W8Buddy is intended for anyone who has been referred to specialist weight management at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire.
You have been offered Gro Health W8Buddy as part of the NHS weight management service. Your healthcare team at UHCW who referred you to the service will be able to access your personal data through our online analytics dashboard. You opt in to sharing this data when you sign up to the platform. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email the team via [email protected].
Our dedicated support team are on hand to get you started with your weight loss journey.
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