Please see the attached press release about Newcastle-based firm On Medical opening a new clinically-led facility called Conquer, which will tackle the growing obesity crisis in the North East.
This is particularly topical in light of the recent research by Glasgow University which was reported on in the press yesterday, highlighting the importance of weight management programmes in reducing obesity.
Thanks,
Sophie
PRESS RELEASE from On Medical Ltd.
For immediate release
Please contact sophie.cresswell@onmedical.co.uk or call 0191 276 7969.
New Facility Set to Tackle North East Obesity Crisis
Newcastle-based firm On Medical are set to open Conquer, a
facility dedicated to tackling the growing obesity crisis in the North East of
England.
The current crisis in the UK is costing the NHS around 6
billion pounds per year, with the North East suffering from the highest obesity
rates in the country.
Recent research by the University of Glasgow, which was
reported on nationally in recent days, shows that obesity and obesity-related
conditions can be dramatically reduced through lifestyle and weight-management
programmes, which have a ‘meaningful clinical effect’.
These findings highlight the significant positive impact
that Conquer’s clinically-led programmes could have on the health and wellbeing
of overweight and obese people across the region.
Conquer, which will launch on 1st March 2018,
will specialise in personal training and physiotherapy services with a clinical
focus, to tackle obesity and obesity-related conditions.
It will offer top of the range facilities and access to the
latest testing and fat measurement tools. Psychological assessment and support,
dietary and nutritional guidance will also be incorporated.
Commercial Director, Ian Scanlan, said: “We’re delighted to
announce that we are opening Conquer, a facility dedicated to tackling obesity
and improving the health and well-being of those with weight related health
problems.
“Obesity and obesity related conditions are a serious issue
across the UK, but particularly here in the North East of England. Per every
thousand people in the region, we are seeing the NHS provide twice as many
weight-related operations here than in London.”
“We will cater for both NHS and private patients, with the
aim of saving the NHS funds on surgical intervention, while bringing about real
change to the health and well-being of people in the region.”
ENDS
Contact
Sophie Cresswell
Marketing and Communications Executive
sophie.cresswell@onhire.net
0191 228 4233
Note to Editors
On Medical are a leading provider of medico-legal reporting and rehabilitation services, based in Newcastle. Conquer will be based at the On Medical premises, and staffed by fully qualified personal trainers, HCPC accredited physiotherapists and other experienced health professionals.