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BSLM SEPTEMBER 2020 NEWSLETTER
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic this year, the BSLM conference team was determined to ensure our 2020 annual conference still went ahead.
BSLM2020 was the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine’s fourth annual conference - and was the first time our lifestyle medicine community has come together online. Congratulations to the BSLM team who pulled out all the stops to ensure delegates enjoyed as many of the benefits of a "real world" conference as possible.
Over three days, we brought you presentations from expert speakers from around the world covering a broad range of lifestyle medicine-related topics. We hosted a series of live Q&A sessions giving delegates the chance to put questions live on the day to speakers. And we virtually hosted poster presentations from the 25 entries we received this year in our Call for Abstracts. Congratulations to Dr Sui Wong and the team at Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust who were announced as this year’s Poster Competition winners!
Most importantly, we brought together healthcare professionals with a passionate interest in lifestyle medicine for what can only be described as a unique event.
You can read a full report on the conference on the BSLM website.
2020: Why We Need Lifestyle Medicine More than Ever
While the world’s focus during 2020 has been on a communicable disease threat - the issue of chronic, non communicable disease has not gone away. In fact, right now, the world needs lifestyle medicine more than ever.
This was a point made powerfully by BSLM chairman Dr Rob Lawson in his opening conference address which you can now watch on our vimeo channel.
Accessing conference content via the ivent platform
Don’t forget all ticket holders can view conference content online until Monday, October 5th via the ivent conference platform.
We’ll also be making content available in the members area of the BSLM website in October once access via ivent is closed.
A big thank you to the Medical Research Council Versus Arthritis Centre for Integrated Research into Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA) for supporting our conference this year - and enabling us to provide patient access to the event for free.
We still have a limited number of places available for patients to access the conference content for free until October 5.
Please email the BSLM office for details via office@bslm.org.uk
This year’s IBLM and BSLM certification exam is being held online on the weekend of October 24th – 25th 2020.
We have put together detailed instructions for those sitting the exam on the BSLM website.
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Our next virtual group consultations webinar takes place on Thursday, October 1.
For details of speakers and to sign up head to the BSLM website.
We also need your help to complete a short online survey on this critical element of the Lifestyle Medicine approach.
Have you been offering face to face or virtual group consultations to patients? What do you think are the main advantages of group consultations? And what are the key barriers to implementing them? Do you think group consultations should be one of the core Lifestyle Medicine competencies? Do you see potential for Lifestyle Medicine Faculties in your Royal Colleges or Societies?
Please take a few moments to complete the survey which has been put together by Fraser Birrell, BSLM Director of Science & Research and the Group Consultations team.
News
The 'Lost' Update: new course dates for autumn & winter
New dates have been announced for The 'Lost' Update, a two-day BSLM-accredited online course for primary care professionals from Joined Up Health.
The course is aims to equip participants with new skills to help patients with chronic conditions and learn the science behind lifestyle medicine and the neuropsychology aspects of the consulting room.
Find out more on the BSLM website.
BSLM Podcast: Alex Maxwell on sleep & lifestyle medicine
The latest episode of the BSLM Podcast Sound Living is out now. Our podcast host Helen Lawal talks to Alex Maxwell about sleep - and why it's a vital component of good health.
GP views sought on patient malnutrition after Covid
The team at Malnutrition Pathway are seeking the views of GPs in relation to the nutritional status of patients who have had a significant illness (such as COVID-19). Please take a moment to complete their short survey so they can develop resources for those working in primary care to tackle malnutrition among patients.
Meet Chris Freer: our new Patient Voice Director
Making lifestyle medicine a mainstream element of our healthcare system requires meaningful engagement with patients.
With this in mind we have recently appointed Chris Freer as BSLM's new Patient Voice Director.
You can watch a short video which Chris recorded for our annual conference on youtube. Or check out the video interview Chris recorded as part of our BSLM In Conversation with series in which he discusses his diagnosis of multiple sclerosis 20 years ago and the ways in which lifestyle medicine has helped him.
Eat Well Live Well: new course dates for September
New dates have been announced for September/October for the online Eat Well Live Well course brought to you by the Sensitive Foodie Kitchen.
The five-week course offers an introduction to the basics of whole-food plant-based eating. BSLM members can get a 20% discount using the code BSLM20. Book via our website.
Community events and courses
NNEdPro 6th International Summit on Medical Nutrition Education and Research
Saturday 26 September 2020 Online
Event Details
The International NNEdPro Summit on Medical & Public Health Nutrition Education & Research is a leading annual international scientific meeting in nutrition research and scientific dialogue attracting delegates who are key opinion leaders in the field from all over the globe.
PBHPUK webinar: Plant-Based Diets in Chronic Kidney Disease
Wednesday 30 September 2020 Online
Event Details
The next free Webinar from Plant-Based Health Professionals UK takes place on September 30 and will explore the benefits of plant-based diets for chronic kidney disease as well as the main causes of the condition. The webinar is presented by nephrologist Dr Shivam Joshi.
Sleep, fatigue and lifestyle – Key drivers of poor mental health at work
Wednesday 7 October 2020 Online
Event Details
What might best practice look like for managing good sleep practice at work? The Division of Occupational Psychology (DOP) and the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) are working together to raise awareness of mental health within the work environment.
Best Practice Live
October 13-15 2020 Online
Event Details
Best Practice Live 2020 is a three-day virtual conference and exhibition for primary care healthcare professionals and solution providers. Incorporating the DDA Annual Conference, the NAPC Annual Conference, Best Practice in Nursing and the Respiratory Show. Best Practice Live is free for healthcare professionals and includes over 60 hours of educational presentations, workshops and panel discussions. BSLM will be represented by member Dr Michael Diamond who is a confirmed speaker at the event.
Kernow BSLM Conference
Monday 7 December 2020 Online
Event Details
Join us for the 3rd Kernow British Society of Lifestyle Medicine Conference on December 7th 2020. Due to the current rise in Covid-19 cases this event will now be held online. Further details will be provided nearer the time.
