Webinar: Obesity as a Long-Term Condition: Implications for the NHS and Primary Care

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Speaker: Sister Jodie McCarthy, Nurse Practitioner
Led by: Lisa Clift, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Training Hub
Sponsored by: Daiichi Sankyo (no input into content or slides)

Session Overview

This 90-minute webinar is part of our Cardiovascular, Metabolic & Renal Education Series and is designed for healthcare professionals working in primary care. The session explores the impact of obesity on patients and the NHS, and offers practical approaches to supporting patients in line with current guidance.

Key topics include:

• Local and national obesity data and implications for primary care

• Public Health perspectives on obesity management

• Recognising obesity as a long-term condition

• Communication strategies to support behaviour change

• Considerations around GLP-1 therapies, including supporting patients when treatment stops

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, delegates will:

• Understand the socioeconomic and health impact of obesity

• Be able to apply practical strategies for managing obesity in primary care

• Recognise the role of long-term patient support and behaviour change techniques

• Gain insight into GLP-1 therapies and managing patients post-treatment

Certification & Participation

• This webinar is free to attend

• Delegates will receive a Certificate of Attendance, awarding 90 minutes of educational content towards Continued Professional Development

Register now to secure your place and gain practical, evidence-based guidance to improve obesity management in your practice.

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