A Practice Nursess View Nikki Sly Senior Practice Nurse at Boundary House Surgery A day in the life of a Nurse The effect of Obesity on the NHS More than a ¼ of adults are classed as obese ID: 504327
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Slimming on Referral
A Practice
Nurses’s
View
Nikki Sly
Senior Practice Nurse at
Boundary House SurgerySlide2
A day in the life of a Nurse……Slide3
The effect of Obesity on the NHS
More than a ¼ of adults are classed as obese
42% of men and a 1/3 of women are classed as overweight
The long term consequences of obesity is costing the NHS £5.1 billion each year.
www.nice.org.uk (accessed June 2014)Slide4
The benefits of losing 5-10% of our body weight can be…
Reducing high blood pressure that could lead to a stroke or heart disease
Reducing the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and its complications
Improving osteoarthritis of joints and back pain
Improving fertility problems
Decreasing the likelihood of depression caused by stigma or bullyingSlide5
So why do patients fail to lose weight?
Fad diets
No quick fix
Too busy
Feeling embarrassed/like a failure
Cost
Loss of control
SupportSlide6
Slimming on Referral
A golden opportunity for NHS patients to be encouraged to take control of their weight issues
A 12 week scheme funded by the NHS and subsidised by Slimming World
Flexibility for shift workers or people who work away from homeSlide7
When referring a patient……
Are they ready to change their lifestyle?
Do they fit the criteria? BMI >30
Explain the scheme
Weight, Height, and BP
Discuss how they can find out more about slimming world and the clubs accessible to them –
www.slimmingworld.com
Complete the referral formSlide8
My Story….Slide9
Any questions?