Here are some e-learning resources that may be of interest:
Rcgp have just released an updated Obesity e-learning course which may be of interest.
- the Obesity eLearning course is live and can be accessed here: http://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/view.php?id=295
This course discusses the complex web of interactions between society, genetics, endocrinology, neurobiology and personal agency that can lead to obesity. It offers primary care focussed solutions that can be easily adapted to the individual patient and used in a day-to-day consultation. Understanding how behaviour can be influenced can help when conveying evidence and treatment options in a meaningful and feasible way to make patients feel empowered and stick to healthier lifestyle choices.
British Society of Lifestyle Medicine may also be of interest to some readers https://bslm.org.uk/
For more in-depth training
There is further more detailed obesity training that leads to international accreditation through the SCOPE /World Obesity Federation e-learning and SCOPE School system – see https://www.worldobesity.org/training-and-events/training/scope
In May 2019 I will be running a several full-day workshops for hands on communication training in obesity, malnutrition and lifestyle and how they interlink with long-term conditions.
Provisional dates are
Thursday 16th and Friday 17th May – provisionally London / Bristol
Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th May – provisionally Birmingham / Manchester
Thursday 30th May – Dublin
Please contact Tessa Hood tessa.hood@foodmatterslive.com if you wanted more info about this.
For anyone wanting an update on policy issues around obesity then go to Obesity Health Alliance http://obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/
Primary Care Obesity Training 