Although aimed at Scotland other colleagues may be interested to see this.
Jim Robinson
Equality and Inclusion Facilitator
NHS Lothian University Hospitals Division
Royal Hospital for Sick Children
Sciennes Road
Edinburgh
EH9 1LF
Tel 0131 536 0055
Fax 0131 536 0001
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jill Muirie
> Sent: 03 June 2005 14:28
> To: _AllNHSHS
> Subject: FW: Scotland: Heavyweight or Healthy Weight? Invitation to submit your views.
>
>
> I'd be very grateful if you would forward the e-mail below to any colleagues or networks that you think might be interested in contributing to a national debate about appropriate future action on obesity.
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> Many thanks and kind regards(and apologies for cross posting)
> Jill
> ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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> Dear Colleague
>
> Obesity in Scotland, like many other countries, is becoming a significant public health problem . A small event (entitled > '> Scotland: Heavyweight or Healthy Weight> '> )is being jointly hosted by the Scottish Executive and NHS Health Scotland in June to begin a wide ranging discussion around key components of a focused strategy and action plan to address obesity . The event has developed from a desire to produce a comprehensive plan for Scotland that can be operationalised at a local level. The aim will ultimately be to support and enable as many people as possible in Scotland to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
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> A paper entitled > '> Developing a Healthy Weight Action Plan for Scotland> '> has been written to stimulate discussion and debate at the event and elsewhere . We are keen that as many people with as many perspectives as possible have the opportunity to contribute their views and ideas to the process. Although it has only been possible to invite a relatively small number of stakeholders from a range of relevant specialties and sectors to participate in this event, we recognise that this limited number of people will not necessarily encompass all those who could or should participate. We are therefore inviting other interested parties to contribute their views throughout June 2005. The discussion paper and guidance for those wishing to make submissions are attached but can also be found in the 'news and events' section at http://www.healthscotland.com or the news section at http://www.phis.org.uk. Electronic submissions should be e-mailed to [log in to unmask] before June 30th 2005.
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> The contributions made at the event and in electronic submissions received in June will inform the work of a short life Reference Group to be established later in 2005 which will have a remit to develop a national action plan on obesity. Further debate and consultation will take place before any final decisions are taken about appropriate action.
> > <<obesity cover letter.doc>> > > <<Developing a Healthy Weight Action Plan for Scotland FINAL.doc>>
> I very much hope you will consider contributing to this discussion.
>
> With kind regards
> Jill
>
> Jill Muirie
> Public Health Adviser
> NHS Health Scotland
> Clifton House
> Clifton Place
> Glasgow G3 7LS
>
> Tel: 0141 300 1023
> Fax: 0141 300 1020
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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