Active Devon, in partnership with Active Cornwall, is facilitating Physical Activity Clinical Champions (PACC) training for people working in healthcare, focusing on how to support people who are overweight or obese to be active. The session will also cover weight loss drugs including GLP-1.

The training will be led by Michelle Turner (nursing and Long-Term Condition Specialist).

What is it?

Content includes:

– Background: How we should be thinking about living with obesity

– Health Impacts of obesity – latest research and relationship between obesity and disease

– Identifying benefits, barriers and risks of activity for people who are overweight or obeses

– Weight loss drugs – considerations for supporting people on weight loss drugs including GLP-1

– Key resources – access valuable tools and resources to support your practice and help patients become more active

Who is it for?

This training is for anyone working within health who has direct contact with patients, particularly those working within weight management. This could include GPs, consultants, nurses, physios, therapists, wellbeing practitioners and community-based practitioners. The training is designed for the healthcare workforce but those working in the VCSE sector would also be welcome.

What do I need?

The training takes place online – a calendar invite and joining link will be sent to you prior to the event. The PACC training will be interactive so please make sure you have access to a camera and microphone on your device.

How do I sign up?

Please sign up via Active Cornwall using the following link: Physical Activity Clinical Champion Training – Registration | Let’s Talk Cornwall