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Raising the issue of Weight

Venue
St Nicholas Family Centre , Abbotswood, Yate
venue
Event Tutors
Sarah Cornell
tutors
Admin Contact
. Public Health Training (publichealthtraining@southglos.gov.uk)
Target Audience
CAH Staff / Childminders / GP's / Health Practitioners / Other / Schools / Social Care Staff / Voluntary Sector Workers
target audience
Event Types
Course (daytime)
Course categories
Children and Young People / Public Health & Wellbeing
Children and Young People subcategories
Children's Social Care / Early Years
Public Health & Wellbeing subcategories
Childhood Obesity / Early Years and School Health / Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
Event description
Overweight children are more likely to have poorer mental and emotional health, with many experiencing teasing and bullying linked to their weight. They may have low self-esteem, be socially isolated and regularly take days off school, resulting in poor attendance. They are also more likely to become obese adults with a higher risk of chronic ill health, disability and premature mortality. As part of a holistic approach to a child’s health and wellbeing, professionals & practitioners in health, education and social care have a responsibility to help families recognise and acknowledge the importance of a healthy weight. Like many sensitive subjects, it is often the way in which the issue is talked about rather than the issue itself that causes problems for both practitioner and family. The stigma attached to obesity makes it harder for practitioners and families to talk openly and constructively about it. This course aims to build confidence in raising the issue of weight with families. A brief and appropriate conversation can be an important first step towards positive wellbeing.
Learning outcomes
• To identify the barriers to discussing weight • To use appropriate language • To increase confidence in raising the issue of weight in own setting • To increase awareness on how to support and refer families into a relevant service
Start Date
Thursday 21 March 2019
End Date
Thursday 21 March 2019
Closing Date
Wednesday 20 March 2019
Times
09:30 - 12:00
Maximum Places
15 
Cost
£0.00 
Number of Sessions
1
Certificate expiry
No
Pass/Fail event
No