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Obesity Toolbox

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Online CPD Course for Healthcare Professionals

 

Obesity Toolbox

 

Stop avoiding the conversation. Start making a difference.

In just 90 minutes, discover the 6 essential tools and knowledge areas needed to support patients with obesity. This online CPD course gives you a comprehensive introduction to the strategies, language and evidence-based approaches that enable you to initiate conversations patients welcome – and respond to.

No more “just eat less”. Start conversations that work.

Start Now     £29.00   

Created by Nigel Hinchliffe, CCH Director of Education

WATCH THE COURSE VIDEO

Obesity Toolbox: Inside your CPD journey

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

Healthcare practitioners who want to understand what is needed to effectively discuss obesity and weight management.

Including: GPs, Practice Nurses, Midwives, Doctors, Psychologists, Therapists, Mental Health Specialists, Physiotherapists, Health Visitors, Social Workers, Dieticians, Nutritionists, Carers and Personal Trainers.

Supporting patients of Indian heritage with overweight and obesity? Obesity Toolbox for India provides a culturally-relevant framework for patient conversations. Click HERE to learn more.

COURSE OVERVIEW

A patient with type 2 diabetes mentions struggling with their weight. You know this conversation matters – but you hesitate. What exactly should you say?
Most healthcare practitioners feel underprepared for these conversations – despite obesity affecting nearly two-thirds of UK adults. Many avoid the topic entirely or default to “eat less, move more” advice, leaving both practitioner and patient frustrated.
The Obesity Toolbox gives you what has been missing: a practical overview of evidence-based approaches and essential competencies for obesity care.
You will be introduced to six knowledge areas covering the biological, psychological and behavioural aspects of obesity. This gives you essential insight  to make every conversation count.
 

The Questions You Are Asking (And Need Answered)

“What specific dietary strategies can I recommend beyond the useless ‘eat less’ advice?”

“How do I encourage someone to move more when they hate exercise and have joint pain?”

“Which anti-obesity medications actually work, and when should I discuss them?”

“What do I say when a patient becomes defensive or upset?”

“How do I address weight sensitively without causing harm or shame?”

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WHAT WILL I BE ABLE TO DO?

After the Obesity Toolbox, you will:

  • Stop avoiding the conversation – Walk into your next consultation knowing exactly how to bring up weight in a way patients welcome, not resist.
  • Have specific strategies ready – When patients ask “what should I actually do?”, give evidence-based answers: specific dietary approaches, realistic movement options, and when medications fit. No more “just eat less”.
  • Handle difficult moments confidently – Know what to say when patients become defensive or upset. Keep conversations productive instead of shutting down.
  • Use your 7 toolkits immediately – Print them, reference them during consultations, use them in your very next patient interaction.

WHAT HEALTHCARE PROFFESIONALS SAY

“I have gained so much confidence having gone through the whole toolbox”

– Obesity Toolbox participant, 2025

 

WHAT IS COVERED IN THE COURSE?

Part 1 – Overview (12 mins)

  1. Introduction
  2. Energy balance – regulating body weight

Part 2 – The Tools (35 mins)

  1. Dietary advice
  2. Dietary strategies
  3. Psychology of eating
  4. Physical activity
  5. Sleep
  6. Medical and surgical tools

Part 3 – Supporting the Patient (24 mins)

  1. Why talk about weight
  2. Initiating the conversation
  3. Communicating sensitively
  4. Environmental factors
  5. Culture and society

Part 4 – Your Certificate (19 mins)

  1. Obesity Toolbox quiz
  2. Post-course questionnaire and Feedback
  3. Your certificate

Practical Resources

  • 7 downloadable pdf Toolkits to use in practice
  • Curated resources on medications and interventions

HOW WILL I LEARN?

Designed for busy healthcare professionals, this course is delivered 100% online and fits around your schedule. Access engaging video presentations, interactive e-learning units and downloadable resources any time of day. Complete it in one sitting or spread it across your breaks – you are in control.
All materials include transcripts for accessibility, and a final quiz helps consolidate your learning (no pressure – it is about building confidence, not testing you).

IS THIS SHORT COURSE RIGHT FOR ME?

This course is perfect if you:

  • Need a practical overview now, not an in-depth specialist qualification
  • Have 90 minutes to invest but not 6 weeks for a comprehensive programme
  • Feel underprepared when obesity comes up in consultations
  • Want to understand evidence-based approaches, not generic “eat less, move more” advice
  • Know you are avoiding weight conversations and want insight into what you should know
  • Need to identify the competencies required and where to focus your learning next

This course is not right if you:

  • Already feel fully confident discussing all aspects of obesity management

THE PRICE AND WHAT IS INCLUDED

  • The Obesity Toolbox is £29.00
  • 90 minutes of expert-led CPD training (1.5 CPD hours)
  • 7 practical Toolkits you will use in consultations
  • Downloadable transcripts for easy reference
  • CCH Certificate of Completion
  • Immediate access – start learning in the next 5 minutes
Start Now (£29.00)