Alison Hardie

Almost a quarter of UK GPs are seeing obese children aged four and under Exclusive: Almost half of GPs have seen children up to the age of seven who have obesity, research finds Almost a quarter of GPs are seeing children aged four or under who are obese, according to a survey of UK family doctors. The “alarming” research also found that almost half (49%) of GPs have seen boys and girls up to the age of seven who have obesity, including a handful younger than a year old. Almost one in four (23%) said they had seen children aged zero to four in which obesity was a clinical concern. Among the doctors, 81% have seen obesity in those between their first 12 months and the age of 11. Four in five (80%) find it somewhat or very challenging to talk to the parents of an obese child under the age of 16 about their weight and health, with only 10% say that is easy to do. Nearly two thirds (65%) find it hard to talk to obese young people themselves, with just 20% saying that is easy. Continue reading...

Almost a quarter of UK GPs are seeing obese children aged four and under

Understaffed GP practices 'not ready' to take on more work from hospitals Most GPs say their practice doesn't have the staff to cope with government plans to shift more healthcare into the community, according to polling by a medico-legal organisation.

More insights from members of @mddus-news.bsky.social leading in today's @gponline.bsky.social and underlining that finding a resolution to the problems in secondary care can't be done by simply throwing them at GPs @mddus-ceo.bsky.social

Sadly, I'm sure you're probably correct

It's so noticeable how dominant certain demographics are in the outdoors, which is a shame as the outdoors truly is for everyone.

Anything that shifts that needle should be given full support and publicity.

I'm not quite sure where I'm taking my Bluesky account, but re-posting the outcome today of some of my work in late 2024 seems like a good start #health #medsky #doctors #newyear

To help Scotland's walking community stride on to Bluesky together, we've created a 'Scottish Walking Starter Pack' that is specifically relevant to.... well... Scotland & walking! 👟🥾

We'll keep it updated so please just shout if you, or someone you know, should be added.👇🏽

bsky.app/starter-pack...

Please can you add me? Thanks!