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National Obesity Forum

The National Obesity Forum (NOF) was established in May 2000 to raise awareness of the emerging epidemic of obesity and the effect that it was going to have on both individuals and the NHS.


The National Obesity Forum currently undertakes a large amount of work to improve the skills of GPs in improving obesity; including:

  • an Annual National Conference for all healthcare and allied professionals 
  • regional Network Groups for healthcare professionals to share best practice
  • a dedicated website include free educational material 
  • clinical guidelines and tools made available to help with weight management provision 
  • a NOF obesity strategy model 
  • links with existing service providers of best practice that are willing to share advice 
  • a one day diploma in obesity 
  • an MSc in weight management in conjunction with the University of Chester 
  • advice to the College of Contemporary Health in developing their new courses on obesity

The National Obesity Forum is also in the final stages of discussion with a leading university to develop a more comprehensive PwSI (Practitioner with Specialist Interest) course in weight management aimed specifically at those healthcare professionals wishing to work in the field of weight management.

The widening of access to such resources would assist GPs in the management of patients’ obesity and weight management issues. It is additionally important that GPs measure the waist of patients as well as simply calculating their BMI.

 
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