Highland Wellness and Weight Management Clinic

Who We Are

Highland Wellness & Weight management clinic is a dedicated medical clinic with a close team of experienced clinicians. Our experienced GP and ANP have special interests in disease prevention through weight management. Both clinicians have undertaken SCOPE (Strategic Centre for Obesity Prevention) accredited weight management and obesity training via the National Medical Weight Loss Programme (NMWLP) and are certified partners of NMWLP.

Consultations with our clinicians are tailored around your individual needs and can be either in person, virtual or by telephone.

Through continuity and unhurried consultations, we can get to know you and your health needs better, providing you with the best possible care.

Dr Alison Brooks

Clinical Director / General Practitioner

MB ChB, DRCOG, DFSRH, FRCGP, Affiliated Partner National Medical Weight Loss Programme

Alison is a General Practitioner with more than 37 years’ experience. The first consultant she worked for, in 1984, had a specialist interest in weight management, obesity and diabetes and this is where her passion for this area started. Alison believes in holistic management of weight with the aim of empowering individuals to take ownership of their health care, offering support and encouragement along their journey.

Shona Gunn

Clinical Director / Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Dip / BSc, MSc, Independent Prescriber, Affiliated Partner National Medical Weight Loss Programme

Shona is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in general practice with 16 years’ experience. She understands the complexities of obesity and the affects it can have on all aspects of life. In recent years Shona became interested in the influence weight has on disease risk, particularly cardiovascular risk. Her goal is to help people live longer, fuller lives by managing their weight.

Helen Elder

Business & Marketing Director

Helen brings over 10 years of experience working in GP practices, with a strong background in practice management and healthcare operations. Currently serving as a Practice Manager, Helen is passionate about delivering efficient, patient-focused services while supporting clinical teams to provide the highest standard of care.
Helen oversees business development, strategic planning, and marketing initiatives to ensure we continue to grow and provide exceptional healthcare experiences for our patients.

What We Do

We strive to support you in your weight loss journey, providing non- judgemental, evidence based guidance alongside the right medication for you in order to help you live a longer, healthier, fuller life.

Why Treat Obesity

Being overweight significantly increases risks of serious health conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and several cancers. Treating obesity also helps alleviate musculoskeletal issues such as joint and back pain, improves mental health, and enhances overall quality of life. The goal of treatment is to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, thereby lowering these risks, preventing complications and enhancing quality of life.

Follow Up Weight Loss Consultation

To ensure safe and appropriate care, we provide prescriptions only after a consultation. Should patients want to continue with their treatment, they generally arrange a follow-up appointment four weeks after their initial consultation.

What Are Injectable Weight Loss Medications?

Injectable weight loss medicines are usually taken once a week and are quick and easy to use. They can help to regulate your appetite and reduce cravings.

Medical studies have shown that they can be a very effective medicine to achieve weight loss when used alongside a reduced calorie diet, increased physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices. Injectable medications have been shown to be up to 6 times more effective than traditional weight loss methods.

How do Weight Loss Medications Work?

The newest and most commonly used injectable weight loss medications are from the drug group GLP-1RA. Five GLP-1RAs are available to prescribe in the UK. These drugs contain an artificial version of a hormone called glucagon-like peptide 1, which is released from our gut after we eat. Mounjaro (tirzepetide) is a dual agonists, containing another artificial hormone, GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide).
Boosting our levels of GLP-1 with or without the addition of GIP can be very effective in helping us to develop healthy eating habits and lose weight. It does this in several ways:

Regulates our blood sugar levels
Tells our brain that we are full, reducing our appetite.
Makes the stomach empty more slowly, helping us feel fuller for longer.
Reduces our cravings, sometimes for more unhealthy foods.

How Does Our Service Work?

Simply complete our consultation form, make a booking for a virtual, telephone or face-to-face appointment. Your clinician will arrange the prescription, if appropriate, and it will be delivered to your door in discrete packaging. We will notify your GP. There is a £75 initial, non-refundable consultation fee then any follow up consultations would be charged at a fee of £55 which is also non-refundable.

Why Choose Our Weight Loss Service?

It is vital that you make the right choice for you when starting your journey to weight loss and improved health. Here are a few reasons why our service may be right for you:

We are not an online pharmacy or budget provider of weight loss services. Our team includes a GP and Advanced Nurse Practitioner with additional training in holistic weight management plans.
You will see a clinician face-to-face or via a video call to have honest and supportive discussions about your weight and health goals, rather than simply filling in online forms to obtain medications.
We don’t stop at your weight. We look at your overall health and wellbeing, and support your weight loss journey in the context of your general health and long-term risk of disease.
We dispense medications directly to you, ensuring that you have a sustainable supply rather than having to search pharmacies for your medication.
We work alongside other professionals to enhance your weight loss journey

Am I Eligible for Weight Loss Medications?

We offer weight loss injections in line with national guidelines, to adults age 18-75 with a BMI over 30, or a BMI over 27 with one or more weight-related conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease or sleep apnoea. They are not suitable if you’re pregnant or planning to get pregnant or have had a neo-endocrine tumour.

We will never guarantee a prescription of any medication until we have seen you and assessed whether it is the right treatment for you.

Fees

We charge an initial consultation fee of £75. Follow up consultations are at a reduced rate of £55. These fees are non-refundable.

The price of GLP1 & GPLP/GIPs vary from week to week, while we will endeavour to keep the price up to date on our website this may vary at the time of writing your prescription. We will send your prescription directly to our online pharmacy, who will be in touch with you directly to arrange payment and delivery within 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your opening hours?

Our opening hours are flexible and dependent on staff availability. To book your appointment please check the availability calendar.

What are your rates?

Rates are dependent on the pricing of the medication and what service you require, i.e initial consultation or follow up consultation.

What if I can’t come to a face-to-face appointment?

We are happy to provide virtual or telephone appointments. You will need a set of scales, a tape measure and be able to take footage or a photograph of you on the scales during your consultation.

What if I have to cancel my appointment?

If you cancel with due notice your payment will be refunded, if you do not attend your arranged appointment or provide at least 48 hours notice, we regret that we cannot offer a refund.

What if you find I am unsuitable for weight loss injections after I have had my consultation?

If, after your consultation your clinician feels weight loss medications are not right for you, you will be signposted to different partners we have associated with, to offer a tailored weight management plan.

Will my injection work?

Weight loss injections, such as Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide), are highly effective when used with a calorie-reduced diet and increased physical activity, with studies showing average weight loss of 15-22.5% of body weight.

Will I have side effects?

Some people experience side effects with GLP-1, although not everyone will experience them. The most common side effects patients might experience are nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, and vomiting. These usually go away after a few days or weeks on continued treatment. We will work with you to manage your side effects. Any additional medications we prescribe to manage side effects are chargeable.

Will I be able to take my other medications as normal?

During your assessment we will review any potential interactions with your current medications and let you know of any issues, most medications can be taken alongside these weight loss injections. Your clinician will also review your allergies and family history to ensure your safety and eligibility for the medication.