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We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve partnered with Vitality to launch the UK’s first health insurance-supported weight loss programme combining GLP-1 medications with comprehensive habit-change support.
As The Guardian, The Times, and the Daily Mail reported, starting in Spring 2025, eligible Vitality members can save up to £600 a year on our medication weight-loss programme while earning Vitality points.
This innovative partnership combines Vitality’s 1.9 million membership with Second Nature’s evidence-based approach to sustainable weight loss, marking a significant shift in how private healthcare supports weight loss in the UK.
Vitality members can join the waitlist now to be notified when the programme launches. However, it’s important to know that this programme will have extremely strict eligibility criteria and joining the waitlist won’t guarantee access to the programme.
Programme details
Second Nature’s programme offers a holistic weight loss approach that goes beyond just medication access.
Second Nature, with over six years of experience delivering NHS weight loss and type 2 diabetes programmes, provides:
- One-to-one support from registered dietitians and nutritionists
- Evidence-based habit-change coaching through our app
- Access to over 300 indulgent nutritionist-developed recipes
- Smart weighing scales for progress tracking
- Discreet and flexible medication delivery
For eligible members with a BMI of 35 or above, the programme includes access to medications like Mounjaro.
Clinical trials have shown that Mounjaro supports an average weight loss of over 25% after one year.
How it works
Vitality members can access this programme through a straightforward process:
- Join the waitlist to be notified when the programme launches
- Log in to the Vitality member portal
- Select Second Nature from available programmes
- Complete an online health assessment to check eligibility
- Choose between medicated and non-medicated options (the medication pathway has strict eligibility criteria)
- Start programme (if eligible)
The programme offers two distinct pathways:
- Medicated programme: £50 monthly discount for an entire year
- Standard programme: £20 one-off payment
Both options include comprehensive support and the opportunity to earn Vitality points, helping members achieve Platinum status while working toward their health goals.
Why it matters
This partnership addresses a crucial healthcare need in the UK, where obesity-related conditions cost the NHS approximately £6.5 billion annually.
By combining medication access with habit-change support, our programme tackles the biological and psychological aspects of obesity.
Chris Edson, CEO of Second Nature, explains:
“Our partnership with Vitality is a perfect example of this holistic approach in action.
By combining weight-loss medications with our personalised, one-to-one coaching and dietitian support, we’re offering a truly integrated and unique solution that tackles both the physical and behavioural aspects of obesity.”
The programme builds on Second Nature’s existing success with Vitality, where nearly half (48%) of enrolled members have achieved their target weight loss of approximately 5% without the support of medication.
This new integrated approach aims to enhance these outcomes further while ensuring sustainable, long-term results.
Take home message
This partnership between Vitality and Second Nature represents a significant evolution in private healthcare’s approach to weight loss and health in the UK.
By combining medication access with comprehensive support and financial incentives, it offers eligible members a structured pathway to sustainable weight loss.
Vitality members can join the waitlist now, with the full launch scheduled for Spring 2025.
Entry requirements and eligibility criteria apply, and members are encouraged to check their Vitality member zone for specific details about their coverage.
