Purpose
- To encourage collaboration between patients, medical staff and staff from other sectors in tackling obesity
- To change attitudes and effect lifestyle changes through collaborative approaches and networking
Role
- To provide an information point which promotes awareness of obesity related issues among members of the general public
- To provide effective signposting to obesity support both for those living with obesity and professionals in support and preventative roles
- To promote patient support groups through local champions who can share their own personal journeys and life stories in tackling obesity