Health and social work services

Tender description

The provision of a citywide Weight Management Service that meets the needs of the Sheffield population. The service will contribute to Food strategy targets: — Reduction in child obesity in the 20 % most deprived parts of the city, — Reduction in adult obesity in the 20 % most deprived parts of the city, — Reduction in tooth decay in children in the 20 % most deprived parts of the city. The provision of a citywide Weight management service that meets the needs of the Sheffield population. The service will contribute to Food strategy targets: — Reduction in child obesity in the 20 % most deprived parts of the city, — Reduction in adult obesity in the 20 % most deprived parts of the city, — Reduction in tooth decay in children in the 20 % most deprived parts of the city. Service aims: — to inform parents of very overweight children of their child’s NCMP results, provide brief advice and encourage participation in a family weight management programme, — to assist children and young people who are above a healthy weight and their families to adopt healthier lifestyles and reach and maintain a healthier BMI, — to assist adults who are above a healthy weight to adopt healthier lifestyles and reach and maintain a healthier BMI, — to equip front line professionals with the skills and information to enable them to provide brief advice regarding healthy diet and healthy weight using motivational techniques. Outline Requirements are attached in the SQQ documentation.