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Table 3 Types of referrals suggested in the guidelines

From: Clinical guidelines for the management of weight during pregnancy: a qualitative evidence synthesis of practice recommendations across NHS Trusts in England

Referral type

Number of Trusts

NHS Trust Code

Dietician/ dietetic service

15

B, E, F, H, I, K, L, N, Q, R, X, Y, Z, AA, BB

Weight management programme (unspecified)

3

G, A, AA

Weight management programme offered within the Trusta

8

D, F, K, L, M, O, Q, R,

Weight management programme offered in the communityb

5

K, O, P, R, U

  1. aSpecified antenatal classes, workshops, specialist midwife follow-up or similar
  2. bCommunity programmes including Slimming World (n = 3) or Weight Watchers (n = 1)