July 2024

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July is the month we've seen the hottest temperatures here in the UK, and we've finally seen our summer! We hope you're making the most of it while it's here with hydrating, eating well and getting a good rest at night despite the heat.

We hope you've had another fantastic month, we have another jam-packed newsletter for you this month with all the latest Lifestyle Medicine updates.

Below is your guide to all things Lifestyle Medicine this month, insight into July at BSLM and also what's in store come August.

In this month's Newsletter...

HEADLINE NEWS

Our Presidents Response to Wes Streeting’s NHS Audit

What were your thoughts on Wes Streeting's NHS Audit?

If you haven't seen it already, Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, has ordered a full and independent investigation into the state of the NHS, to uncover the extent of the issues facing the nation’s health service.

Our President, Dr Alex Maxwell, has provided a response to this -

"Its focus on productivity and efficiency is essential, yet it must encompass a broader perspective that includes preventing and managing avoidable chronic diseases."

Have a read of our President's response and the Government's press release below!

Our Presidents Response

Government Press Release

Have you forwarded this to your MP yet?

The 2024 General Election is a very important event for future healthcare in the UK. We all know that the National Health Service is under continual pressure just as our healthcare workers are under pressure.

Our message to the future government sets our why Lifestyle Medicine is so important to patients, professionals, and the future of healthcare. We have increasing economic data to show it is good for health systems, for patients, for healthcare professionals, for achieving healthcare equity, and so a future government must lever resources to support further investment in developing lifestyle medicine to maintain or support our citizens into good health, to support our ailing NHS.

Read our Blueprint for Health Below - this won't be the last you hear of this proposal!

Our Blueprint for Health

European Lifestyle Medicine Symposium: Our 3-day-Programme is now released!

Have a look at the brochure here!

Managed to sort your stay yet for BSLM24?

Organise your stay here!

We’ve partnered up with the Newcastle Gateshead Convention Bureau and snapped up some special room rates throughout the city to make sure for your stay is as convenient as possible during the conference.

LIFESTYLE MEDICINE IN FOCUS

Some noteworthy Lifestyle Medicine features within the recent news in Britain.

BiteBack are Calling on Keir Starmer

After the General Election, our new Government is beginning to set out its plans. As the Government is new, this is the best time to push for change, so Bite Back are sending a letter to the Prime Minister, asking him to meet with them so we can share our lived experiences.

The general election is the perfect stage for those 18 and over to have their voice heard, and have a direct impact on politics, but this doesn’t mean that the voices of young people under 18 aren’t equally important. BiteBack's advocates are working for change, and they want to be the young people in the new Government’s vision of the ‘healthiest generation of children ever’. Everyone has had their vote in the election, and now we’re sharing the same chance to make your voice heard in our campaign.

Have a look at their letter and more below.

Lifestyle Medicine Journal: A New Release

Read the newest release here

Have you seen the latest releases in the Lifestyle Medicine Journal?

It's been a busy month for journal releases, here's the newest ones below:

On the 4th of July, The Effect of Post-Treatment Combined Lifestyle Interventions on Quality of Life in Colorectal Cancer Patients – A Systematic Review was released - 12th of July, Delivery of Interventions for Multiple Lifestyle Factors in Primary Healthcare Settings: A Narrative Review Addressing Strategies for Effective Implementation and on the 24th of July two were released, The Greco-Roman Contribution to Lifestyle Medicine & Effect of Hormonal Changes Through 7 Days of Osho Dynamic Meditation Among Healthy Nepalese Participants.

Swim England: Swimming After a Stroke

Swim England and Just Swim have concluded internal and external reviews with the team at University of Nottingham and the Stroke Association, on the below Swimming after a stroke fact sheets ‘Swimmers’ (public version), ‘Supporting Swimmers’ (professional version) and an ‘Aphasia friendly’ version.

These fact sheet explains how you can participate in swimming and other aquatic activities if you have had a stroke.

Read more and download the factsheets here.

Get yours here

Other Lifestyle Medicine News and Events

: NEW Yakult Science Resource: The Gut-Metabolism Axis

This new resource explains the relationship between the gut microbiome and metabolism, known as the gut-metabolism axis. Discover an overview of the gut microbiome and metabolism including how the role of microbial-mediated gut hormones effects metabolic processes. Plus find advice on supporting metabolism with a particular focus on gut-friendly dietary approaches.

Email science@yakult.co.uk for a PDF version or free hardcopies

LATEST NEWS AT BSLM

BSLM News

BSLM: We've got further resources and support

We've included some updates below to give you an idea of what we've been up to. We always welcome feedback, so please do let us know of any recommendations, or let us know how you use the resources and let us know if you do use it in practice or not!

Pop us an email here to tell us your thoughts on the funding resources

BSLM: Funding Resources - Support for applying to your funder

Are you hoping to secure funding for your lifestyle medicine programme or initiative? Whether you’re approaching your ICB, PCN, Trust etc – we’ve created these handy templates holding much of the info your funder would need to approve your request.

You can download these templates to support your funding request for BSLM events and education via clicking on your chosen form below!

Have a look at the templates

RCPsych and BSLM - On Reflection

Recently, we had a groundbreaking joint educational event led by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. The event aimed to explore the connection between lifestyle and mental health through the innovative approach of lifestyle medicine.

We've written a piece on how it went - have a peek below!

West Midlands Meet up in June

We wanted to share a further note we had from our West Midlands Regional Group on the success of their recent meet:

"Thank you for all who attended the West Midlands meet at Cannon Hill Park. We had a wonderful stroll on a lovely Sunday morning getting to know each other and share some lifestyle medicine wisdom.

We look forward to another meet up very soon.

Love Ahfiya and Viga"

What's happening in Our Communities?

Our monthly Live Well Update

With the Live Well East Lothian Team

Funding Won for Live Well East Lothian

This month Live Well East Lothian was successful in their application to the National Lottery – ‘Awards for All Community Fund’ and received a very generous grant of £10,000!
This is excellent news for the charity and means we will be able to keep supporting our wonderful community, whist also investing more time and resources to reach those in East Lothian who might benefit from attending some of our classes. We hope this and future funding will also help us grow and expand the class timetable to follow local demand.

Thank you so much to the National Lottery team for investing in the health and well-being of East Lothian residents, not only helping them stay fit and well but also allowing them to stay independent in their own homes and form new friendships when socialising during and after class.

Live Well Website here

Featured Podcasts

As you'll know we have some fantastic podcasts on our radar. Podcasts are a great way of getting all the latest insights and information on Lifestyle Medicine, and beyond!

Our Podcasts

The Microbiome Medics Newest Release:

Ep.19 - From Surgery to Science: Dr. James Kinross on Gut Microbiome Research

Listen Here

The Movement Prescription Podcast Newest Releases:

They're on a summer break - be back soon!

Listen Here

Every time one of the podcasts above are released we'll be updating the newsletter so keep an eye out for updates here too for your monthly listening fix!

FEATURED BSLM EVENTS

Head to the dedicated BSLM events page for the full list of upcoming events

BSLM Events

Our Monthly Webinar for August is coming soon...

..here's a sneak peek to keep you going!

Join us on the 20th of August 2024 @ 7pm

We're still looking at talk titles for this month - we'll get all the details circulating soon!

Thanks for joining us in July for..

The Webinar for July is available to watch on our youtube channel, and will be on our website for our Members over the next week!

June's Webinar recording

View previous webinars here

Other Events

Schedule the below in your diary for August & Beyond!

This month is quite quiet in comparison to September, but we hope you keep busy with these upcoming events!

Fringe By The Sea - Live Well East Lothian will be there!

More Info if you're local!

Don't forget BSLM's Monthly Webinar is on the 20th!

Find out more here!

PCN Newcastle

5th September @ The Hilton, Gateshead (same venue as our Gala Dinner!)

Prof Fraser Birrell, BSLM Director of Science and Research, is speaking at 10.10am on "Why should your PCN use group clinics to better integrate your team?" - have a peek at the programme and more below!