What could your weight-management treatment cost in month two?
If you are comparing weight-management treatment quotes, ask for the total due on each of your first three payment dates. Check what each payment covers, when the introductory rate ends and whether it includes treatment, delivery and ongoing support. Compare offers over the same number of days.
A worked example for support only
These figures are made up and cover fictional coaching and administration only. Add any separate treatment and delivery charges from your own written quote. The figures do not represent a price from SHIFT or any other provider.
| Charge | First payment | Second payment | Third payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaching | £30 introductory rate | £45 | £45 |
| One-off setup | £10 | £0 | £0 |
| Support subtotal | £40 | £45 | £45 |
| Any separate treatment or delivery charge | From your written quote | From your written quote | From your written quote |
In this example, the second support payment is £5 more than the first. The coaching rate rises by £15, while the £10 setup fee falls away. The three support payments add up to £130 before any separate charges.
If a quote already includes support or delivery, avoid counting it again. Leave an unknown cost blank until you can confirm it. Putting in zero would make the total look lower than it is.
Check the billing dates
Four weeks means 28 days. A recurring four-week payment occurs 13 times over 52 weeks. A calendar-month arrangement has 12 monthly payments over a year. Ask which applies and compare the same period for both quotes.
Five questions to ask before deciding
- When does the introductory rate end, and what is the amount and date of the next payment?
- Which fees do I have to pay, and which services are optional?
- What support is included, how do I reach the team, and do follow-up appointments cost extra?
- If the service changes or I need to pause it, when would the next payment be due and what would change?
- What are the notice period, renewal and cancellation terms, and can I have them in writing?
The Competition and Markets Authority's price transparency summary explains how businesses should display charges customers must pay.
Speak to your prescriber if costs are making it difficult to continue a treatment you already use. For general information on weight-management support, see the NHS weight-loss guidance.
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