Pilot of Counterweight delivery via Pharmacies
Obesity and obesity related co-morbidity significantly affect cardiovascular risk. The KeepWell programme includes the option for referral to appropriateweightmanagement intervention services. Counterweight is an evidencebasedweightmanagement programme which previously has only been delivered by health care staff in primary care. NHS Fife is undertaking the first pilot of Counterweight delivery via pharmacies.
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