Improving outcomes in weight loss - Old Forge Surgery, Durham

Hear how practice nurses at the Old Forge Surgery identified unwarranted variation in their weight management consultations.

Through patient engagement, evening weight loss advice sessions were set up at times suitable for patients. They adapted the NHS Choices weight loss guide http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/weight-loss-guide/Pages/weight-loss-guide.aspx and structured the 12-week rolling programme to suit the needs of their patients.

Feedback received from patients has been very positive; attendance numbers are high and of those who regularly attend all sessions have lost weight.

Visit http://www.england.nhs.uk/leadingchange to find out more about Leading Change, Adding Value and access a wealth of resources available to support nursing, midwifery and care staff in making the changes necessary to improve the outcomes and experiences for those they care for.

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