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Today, Barbara McGowan, David Reith and Dr Laura Falvey hosted a roundtable discussion bringing together NHS clinicians, commissioners, service providers, pharmaceutical and patient groups from across the UK to discuss the future of weight-management services and explore shared solutions to propose to our new government. Obesity is one of the biggest challenges faced by patients, the NHS and society today. Currently, 14 million Britons live with obesity and this is projected to rise to 20 million by 2030. Despite challenges regarding adequate funding, resources and inequity of access, the urgency to act has never been more important. The key question we posed in the session was: What does good look like for the treatment of obesity, and where are we now? We are committed to ensuring safe and effective obesity care for all patients and will continue to hold these vital discussions. Thank you to everyone who attended for your contributions and engagement. If you would like to join the conversation, comment below or reach out to Dr Laura Falvey or Matt James. #roundtable #discussion #NHS #clinicians, #commissioners, #service #pharmaceutical #patient #government #obesity #funding, #resources #access #care #contributions #engagement #conversation

The new Health Secretary Wes Streeting has set out his 3 key priorities at the launch of a report which describes the 'tremendous excitement' around the potential of new weight-loss medications which offer 'great promise for both health and the economy.' Streeting's 3 priorities, relayed officially by the Department of Health and Social Care on X (Twitter) are:  ✔️ improving the health of the nation  ✔️ getting people back to work  ✔️ boosting the economy through our life sciences sector The new report, from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change urges a focus on prevention, saying: 'A limited number of common, potentially modifiable risk factors – such as smoking, high blood pressure, cholesterol, or having overweight or obesity – lead to multiple diseases of ageing, including diabetes, dementia, kidney disease and cancer. This implies a small number of interventions can potentially impact a larger number of later diseases. A health system focused on disease, in which each illness requires its own treatment, is very expensive, especially with an ageing population and a growing proportion of people with multi-morbidities. But if prevention can focus on a few risk factors and leverage this impact across multiple diseases, the returns on investment are high in both health and macroeconomic terms. 'It is this aspect of prevention that is behind the tremendous excitement around new classes of drugs, such as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), which are aimed at weight management and obesity. These have recently been shown not only to reduce weight in a sustainable manner, but also to lower the incidence of heart and kidney disease in patients. It is early days in the use and development of these drugs, but they point the way to a future of prevention in which a focus on a key biomarker can allow early intervention that prevents multiple later diseases and a shift from intervening late in life in response to severe illness towards helping the young remain healthy for as long as possible.' References https://lnkd.in/gJQZC_fj https://lnkd.in/e2TMiMEF #Health #HealthSecretary #WesStreeting #Report #Priorities #WeightLossMedications #LifeSciences #PreventativeHealth #EconomicBoost #HealthcareInnovation #Economy #PublicHealth #GLP1 #ObesityPrevention #HealthInvestment #DiseasePrevention #HealthAndWellbeing

Employees with #obesity are at risk of experiencing #stigma, #isolation and lower self-esteem, which can negatively affect their #wellbeing and job #satisfaction, leading to higher #turnover rates and low team #cohesion. Click below to read our latest #blog post for more on the effects of obesity on employee wellbeing and company #performance 👇 Our specialist weight-management clinic, Roczen, provides clinically proven programmes designed by world-leading experts. These fully bespoke programmes help your employees achieve their health goals, reduce #absenteeism and enhance #productivity. Find out how we can help you build a happier and healthier workforce at https://lnkd.in/eJJdNEyv. #HR #HRManagers #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceHealth #HRLeaders 

We're #hiring our first product manager to join our talented product team! You'll get to lead the development of our digital health products and features within the Roczen platform and work closely with our product director to inform our roadmap. You'll work closely with designers, developers and other departments including clinicians, operations and other key stakeholders. Previous health tech experience is a BIG bonus. #productmanagement #healthtech #obesity #type2diabetes #chroniccare

Let us know in the comments 👇 Research shows that 64% of UK adults are currently living with #overweight or #obesity, yet only 3% of #patients eligible for Tier 3 services in England have been referred to publicly funded #weight-management programmes. Despite this, the demand for Tier 3 services massively exceeds capacity and is growing due to new effective #treatments. So, we want to know: what role should digital weight-management services play in specialised obesity care? References https://lnkd.in/exH8BV3Z https://lnkd.in/eY_Wep5n

#Obesity poses a significant challenge for #employers, as it impacts #employee morale, #workplace #productivity and #healthcare utilisation. For safety-critical industries, the risks are even higher, with increased rates of work-related accidents and injuries. Check out our blog post for more #insights on supporting employees living with obesity - including how to mitigate these #safety risks and improve your team’s #wellbeing 👇 Our specialist weight-management clinic Roczen offers clinically proven programmes designed by world-leading #experts. These bespoke programmes help your employees achieve their #health goals, reduce #absenteeism and boost productivity. Find out more about our specialist weight-management services at https://lnkd.in/eJJdNEyv #HR #HRManagers #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceHealth #HRLeaders

Let us know in the comments 👇 Research shows that 64% of UK adults are currently living with #overweight or #obesity, yet only 3% of #patients eligible for Tier 3 services in England have been referred to publicly funded #weight-management programmes. Despite this, the demand for Tier 3 services massively exceeds capacity and is growing due to new effective #treatments. So, we want to know: what role should digital weight-management services play in specialised obesity care? References https://lnkd.in/exH8BV3Z https://lnkd.in/eY_Wep5n

Did you know 60% of the working age population are now living with #overweight or #obesity? Obesity is a global public #health concern with wide-reaching health and #economic consequences, impacting not only those living with the condition, but also #workplace #productivity, #absenteeism and #healthcare utilisation. To understand how obesity affects your #employees and how to support them, check out our latest blog post 👇 Our specialist weight-management service, Roczen, offers clinically proven programmes to support your employees achieve their health goals, reduce absenteeism and boost productivity. Discover how Roczen can help you create a happier and healthier workforce at https://lnkd.in/eJJdNEyv #HR #HRManagers #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceHealth #HRLeaders #Health References 1. https://lnkd.in/et3-PFd3 2. Nørtoft E, Chubb B, Borglykke A. Obesity and healthcare resource utilization: comparative results from the UK and the USA. Obes Sci Pract. 2017 Dec 28;4(1):41-45. doi: 10.1002/osp4.148. PMID: 29479463; PMCID: PMC5818755. 3. Segal Y, Gunturu S. Psychological Issues Associated With Obesity. 2024 May 2. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan–. PMID: 38753901.

We're #hiring our first product manager to join our talented product team! You'll get to lead the development of our digital health products and features within the Roczen platform and work closely with our product director to inform our roadmap. You'll work closely with designers, developers and other departments including clinicians, operations and other key stakeholders. Previous health tech experience is a BIG bonus. #productmanagement #healthtech #obesity #type2diabetes #chroniccare

📣 Calling all HR managers 📣 Our digital weight-management service, Roczen, wants to hear from you! ❓ What feedback do you receive about your current health and wellness programs? Let us know below 👇 We want to know what your #employees think about your company #health and #wellness initiatives! 🌟 Do they love them? Do they use them regularly? Do they have suggestions for improvements? Share your #experiences with us to start a #conversation about employee health! 🗨️ #EmployeeWellbeing #Health #WorkplaceHealth #MentalHealth #Obesity #Weight #WeightManagement