Scottish Obesity Action Resource (SOAR)
Project Background
This was identified as a first project for ScotPHN by the ScotPHN Steering Group.
The project looked at a range of prevention and treatment services available across all NHS Boards and local authority areas in Scotland. Questionnaires were sent to GPs and Community Pharmacists. Regional workshops were held in May and June 2007 to feedback on findings.
Aim of Project
The aim of the project was to create an accessible resource that would help stimulate action across Scotland to improve the treatment and prevention of obesity.
Lead Author
Carrie Ruxton, Nutrition Communications
Project Group
This project group was chaired by Sarah Taylor, Director of Public Health for NHS Orkney and Shetland.
Members of the project group were as follows:
• Anne Maree Wallace, ScotPHN Lead Consultant/ Consultant in Public Health Medicine, NHS Lothian
• Carrie Ruxton, Freelance Dietitian and Consultant, Nutrition Communications
• Karen France, Nutrition and Dietetic Manager, NHS Western Isles
• Ken Black, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, NHS Orkney
• Carolyn Valentine, Project Manager, Dental Public Health, NHS Lothian
• Ann Conacher, ScotPHN Co-ordinator
Project Documents
National Report:
SOAR National Report
Local reports:
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
NHS Borders
NHS Dumfries & Galloway
NHS Fife
NHS Forth Valley
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
NHS Grampian
NHS Highland
NHS Lanarkshire
NHS Lothian
NHS Orkney
NHS Shetland
NHS Tayside
NHS Western Isles
Timescale
This report was published in November 2007.
Status/Update
Project complete - report published.
Contact
For details on this or any other ScotPHN project, you may contact Ann Conacher, ScotPHN Co-ordinator.
Telephone: 0141 354 2979
Email: scotphn@health.scot.nhs.uk