- Quick and easy referrals
- Fully remote solution
- End-to-end care with full transparency
What is Semapen?
Semapen is a private weight loss clinic and NHS-commissioned partner specialising in Tier 3 weight management.
We work with GPs like you across England to make this service more accessible for the millions¹ of patients who need it. Our MHRA-registered digital solution combines specialist medical care with structured multidisciplinary support, health coaching and – where clinically appropriate – GLP-1 medication.
For you, it means easy referrals, less pressure on frontline services and the peace of mind that your patients are in expert hands. For them, it's the chance to achieve meaningful, medically supported weight loss – and the lasting health improvements that come with it.
3.4 million
eligible patients¹
15%–21%
average weight loss²
1.6%–2.3%
average HbA1c reduction³
What to expect with Semapen
Remote-access, digitally enabled support
We deliver our care through a market-leading app and cloud-enabled smart scales. For patients, this means simpler, more convenient access to specialist weight management treatments. For you, it means zero follow-up appointments and a more manageable workload.
Holistic, wraparound service
As an experienced weight management clinic, we know that holistic, personalised support leads to better all-round health outcomes. Our patients don't just lose weight – they also enjoy expert psychological, dietetic and lifestyle support to help them learn healthy lifelong habits.
Complete care, full visibility
We handle the whole patient journey, providing up to two years of structured support that aligns with NHS care pathways. Along the way, we track progress and manage adherence while keeping you informed at every step.
Easy referrals
We've made it simple for GPs like you to refer patients to our Tier 3 weight management solution. Your referral feeds directly into our automated onboarding system – simply send us the referral form and we'll handle the rest.
What it means for patients
Right now, an estimated 3.4 million patients across the UK are eligible for Tier 3 weight management support.¹
At Semapen, we're dedicated to supporting our NHS partners in expanding access to these vital treatments. Our end-to-end, digitally enabled support makes weight management simpler for patients who might otherwise struggle to engage through traditional NHS pathways.
- Easy-access, fully remote support through our digital weight loss app
- Structured, personalised care for up to 2 years, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of trusted experts
- NHS-aligned care pathways, with a choice of GLP-1 pharmacotherapy or drug-free dietetic support
- Average 15% to 21% weight loss using clinically proven GLP-1 medications²
- Unique weight loss tools, including a complete health dashboard and exclusive learning content
How to refer patients to Semapen
Referring patients to Semapen is quick and easy.
The exact steps depend on your specific ICB. You'll either download the referral form directly or access it using your clinical system.
Direct download
Please download the referral form here and email it to [email address]
Your clinical system
Access the form on Ardens' local document library and email it to [email address]
This will pre-populate most of the key fields.
The Semapen app
Our smartphone app makes accessing specialist, holistic weight loss support simpler than ever. Once patients go through our remote onboarding process, they can start harnessing its features straight away.
- Weight, health and mood tracking through one simple dashboard
- Exclusive educational content on diet, weight management and wellness
- Easy access to clinical and customer service support
- 10-month online fitness programme delivered by Sword Health
- Badges to reward achievements and inspire engagement
Trusted and accredited
NHS-commissioned partner
Location ID: 1-14474096275
Registration number: 9012927
Supporting patients with multidisciplinary expertise
Ready to talk?
Our NHS partners trust our care to deliver better health outcomes for patients. If you have any questions about referrals, delivery or how Semapen works, please don't hesitate to get in touch via email to NHSenquiries@semapen.com
