This study day is funding for Nurses working in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough General Practice

Focus on Weight Loss Injections

Is the Study Day for me?

In this rapidly evolving era for weight loss, this study day is aimed at all members of the primary and community health care team who care and support people who may be living with overweight. Delivered by clinical and psychological professionals (with no industry connections).

What’s it all about?

Obesity is a growing healthcare problem affecting around 1 in 4 adults in UK. Living with obesity can have a significant impact on physical and emotional wellbeing.

Losing weight can be challenging and lost weight usually returns. There is no miracle solution, and one approach does not fit all.

Support is available both on the NHS and privately and includes drugs, surgery, dietary programm’s and psychological interventions.

The weight loss industry in the UK is big business with several billion pounds being spent each year. Weight loss jabs have surged in popularity and accessibility and the wrap around care required is new and evolving.

This study day will be an interactive and relaxed day exploring the big picture and in light of the NHS Long Term Plan, our specific role as part of the NHS.

What happens on the day?

9:30 Registration & introductions
9-45 What is obesity & why is it important
10-15 Meet a fat cell and understand the role of metabolism, hormones, appetite and the principles of how the new therapies work
11-00 The impact of obesity on physical health
11-30 The impact of obesity on emotional well-being – shame and judgment explored including 1st hand accounts
12-00 Weight Loss Jabs – The evidence, and guidelines for the range of prescribable weight loss injections.
12-45 Lunch
13-00 National guidance, NHS access, side effects and long-term management.
15-15 Having the difficult conversation when people do not get “What they want” from the NHS
16:00 Close and Evaluation

What’s the result?

At the end of the day, Delegates will:

  • Understand the importance of obesity and its impact on physical and emotional well being
  • Understand the role and impact of the weight loss jabs
  • Gain an appreciation of the current national and NHS environment re weight loss jab management both the strengths and weaknesses
  • Experience a practical approach to having the difficult conversation when a patient does not receive the prescription they want.