Hello
I work for Weight Concern, which is a national charity that aims to tackle
the rise in overweight and obesity because of it's associated risks for
cancer, heart disease, diabetes, etc.
One of the key ways we do this is by training health professionals to run an
evidence based weight management group programme called 'Shape Up' which
lasts for 8 weeks. The approach is very behavioural so it helps people to
develop the skills to manage their weight through a lifestyle approach
rather than being a faddy, quick fix. It was developed by psychologists,
dieticians, activity specialists, as well as people who are managing their
weight. The programme has proved very successful with 350 facilitators
trained in the community to deliver the programme independently across the
UK both within the NHS and private sector.
We have had a number of occupational health professionals come on the
training so that they can deliver it in a workplace setting, which has
proved an effective way of delivering a weight management programme.
Therefore I thought the Shape Up training maybe of interest to people on
this list.
The one day facilitator training equips health professionals with the
knowledge and skills they need to run Shape Up groups. The cost is £185 and
this includes a comprehensive facilitator manual and a copy of the Shape Up
workbook which used in the groups.
If you would like further information about the facilitator training, Shape
Up or Weight Concern please visit our website www.weightconcern.co.uk or
contact me directly
Kind regards
Vicky
Vicky Lawson
Weight Concern
Brook House
2 - 16 Torrington Place
London
WC1E 7HN
Direct line: 020 7679 6636
www.weightconcern.org.uk
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