The Great Weight Debate – access to healthy food
Jo Murfitt, Director of Public Health for NHS England (London Region) talks about what she would like to see discussed in the great weight debate – access to healthy food for people on low incomes.
Patients and public
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The food industry and the Great Weight Debate
Read more of: The food industry and the Great Weight DebateRosie Boycott, Chair of the London Food Board from the Mayor of London’s office, talks about the need for the food industry to be involved in the Great Weight Debate.
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Why London needs a Great Weight Debate about childhood obesity
Read more of: Why London needs a Great Weight Debate about childhood obesityDanny Ruta, Chair of the London Obesity Leadership Group and Director of Public Health in Lewisham, explains how we’re living in an environment where it’s easier to put on weight than stay a healthy size.
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Inhaler technique project
Read more of: Inhaler technique projectThis page offers tools and advice on ways to involve your community pharmacist in improving the care of children and young people Bexley CCG, with the support of Healthy London Partnership and Bexley’s Local Pharmaceutical Committee, have been running a project to improve children and young people’s control and management of their asthma through the use […]
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Great Weight Debate stage 1 report
Read more of: Great Weight Debate stage 1 reportFindings from stage 1 of the Great Weight Debate in early 2016. Stage 1 aimed to gauge public perceptions of childhood obesity in London and identify some initial ideas for change from Londoners. Report includes recommendations from Londoners on how to galvanise the public to support change. Downloads
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Great Weight Debate stage 1 – summary report
Read more of: Great Weight Debate stage 1 – summary reportSummary findings from stage 1 of the Great Weight Debate in early 2016. Stage 1 aimed to gauge public perceptions of childhood obesity in London and identify some initial ideas for change from Londoners. Report includes recommendations from Londoners on how to galvanise the public to support change. Downloads
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London’s Great Weight Debate – Executive Summary
Read more of: London’s Great Weight Debate – Executive Summary1. What is the Great Weight Debate? The Great Weight Debate is a multi-stage conversation to engage and involve Londoners in the health of their children, and to galvanise social action and support to tackle childhood obesity. In Stage 1, professionals and members of the public were engaged – key findings from this stage are […]
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London guide for teachers and parents of children and young people with diabetes
Read more of: London guide for teachers and parents of children and young people with diabetesGuide for London’s teachers and parents of children and young people with diabetes: pre-school, early years, primary and secondary schools. This document is intended to enable schools to manage children and young people with diabetes effectively in a school setting. Recommendations and guidelines contained within are derived from clinical practice at University College London Hospitals, […]
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NHS apps
Read more of: NHS appsGood Thinking has shared a helpful list of apps available for children and young people under the age of 18. See their page here and find other suggestions below. NHS Go NHS Go is an app that provides confidential advice and information to children and young people up to 25 years of age, using NHS Choices […]
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Counselling
Read more of: CounsellingChildline Childline offers a range of online advice and guidance on mental health and emotional wellbeing. It is easily accessible and uses clear and straightforward language. There is information on how to seek additional help and advice for young people concerned about particular issues. There as well as the opportunity for children and young people […]