Obesity work in East Berkshire3rd July 2014

Pip Collings – Public Health Nutrition Lead, Slough

E A S T B E R K S H I R E

PUBLIC HEALTH

Primary Prevention

HEALTHY EATING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Early YearsExamples

Breastfeeding and Weaning adviceOral Health PromotionFantastic Food Finders

Walk & TalkPlay schemes

SchoolsExamples

Food Awareness WeekMission Healthy EatingGood Fun Food Club

Sports PartnershipsAfter school clubsLet’s Get GoingSchool travel plans

CommunitiesExamples

Events eg Carers WeekHealth FairsSchool Fetes

 SkyrideCycle hire schemeJubilee River water sport facility

E A S T B E R K S H I R E

PUBLIC HEALTH

Treatment Programmes

BMI 25-30 BMI 30 + BMI 40 +

Slimming World vouchers

1-1 with dietitian(with co-morbidities BMI 25)

 

Weight off your mind

Berkshire Weight loss Programme(with co-morbidities BMI 35)

1-1 with dietitian (six sessions over 6 months. Aim for 5-10% weight loss)

Healthy Hearts

Exercise on referral

All interventions available

Plus

Berkshire Weight lossProgramme (surgery + dietetic, and psychological support)

 

E A S T B E R K S H I R E

PUBLIC HEALTH

Healthy Eating Case Study

Aims To tackle childhood obesity in primary school children To improve the nutritional quality of packed lunches and Promote school meals.

Objectives To work with Primary Schools focusing on improving packed lunches. To provide education sessions to each school year to inform and inspire

the pupils and parents to create balanced packed lunches.

Method Survey of all pupil’s lunches before and after the project (Meal or No

Meal) Healthy eating lessons from dietitians Song to teach the children about the food groups Each pupil set their own target for improvements Stickers and house points as a reward for pupils with fruit Tasty teas for parents including school meal tasting Packed lunch leaflets with ideas and recipes Assemblies

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Key Stage 1 Key Stage 2

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Before After

Obesity work in RBWN

Slimming World67 Referrals from Oct 13, 66 lost weight, 27 lost 5%

Breast feeding26 mums supported from Jan –April (Dedworth Clinic) weekly 7 clinics in RBWM

Community Dietician830

Community events8 events where healthy eating and weight management information given (incl.BMI checks)

Physical Activity work in RBWM

SMILE prevent trips/slips and falls in older people, improve

balance, co-ordination and general well being. Prevent older people becoming isolated by offering activities in the Borough for over 50s 60s 70s & 80s.

3000 people a month 50 sessions a week offering;

Beginners Aerobics, Short Tennis, Gym, Chair based exercise, Short Mat Bowls, Circuit based class, Aerobics, Yoga, Ballroom Dancing, Walking and Pilates.

Physical Activity work in RBWM

Fit for Life aimed at 14+ to adults and families. Includes a range of

sports/activities to encourage residents to try different activities and find sports/activities they want to continue on a weekly basis.

Fire Fit – to support 20 vulnerable children and families to embed

healthy eating and physical activity practices into daily lives, and improve psychological wellbeing and self-esteem.

School Sports Partnerships RBWM has 2, Charters School and the second jointly

hosted by Windsor Boys' School and Windsor Girls' School.