Beyond the Prescription: MDT Care in Weight-Loss Medications 2026

Comprehensive training on obesity, GLP-1 care, psychology, stigma, nutrition, and safe, compassionate weight-loss support. Designed to give attendees the knowledge and confidence to safely support patients using weight-loss medications

Programme overview

Comprehensive training on obesity, GLP 1 care, psychology, stigma, nutrition, and safe, compassionate weight loss support.

Learning objectives

  1. Understand the science of Obesity and weight loss
  2. Establish a 360 knowledge of GLP-1 including mechanism of action, prescribing and safe management
  3. Understand obesity stigma, shame and importance of language in GLP-1 treatment
  4. Understand the role of body-composition, sarcopenic obesity and why preserving muscle mass is critical during weight loss
  5. Stigma, Shame and Language in GLP-1 Treatment
  6. Understand the importance of psychology in GLP-1 Care, including mental health and disordered eating risks
  7. Learn psychological mechanisms for sustainable change
  8. Learn about nutritional risks and dietary considerations for patients using weight loss medications
  9. Empower attendees to feel clinically safe and informed when supporting patients on weight loss medications

Who should attend

This course is aimed at healthcare professionals involved in weight management and patient support, including dietitians, dietetic assistants, physiotherapists, technical assistants, clinical psychologists, psychology assistants, nutritionists, consultants, clinical fellows, and nurses.

Latest agenda

08:45

Registration, tea and coffee

09:15

Science of Obesity

  • Dr Claudia Coelho, Diabetes & Endocrinology Consultant, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

09:45

Obesity stigma and shame

  • Dr Sarah Appleton, Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

10:15

Tea and coffee break

10:30

Pharmacotherapy

  • Dr Claudia Coelho, Diabetes & Endocrinology Consultant, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

11:30

Nutrition Considerations

  • Jo Hollington RD, Principal Dietitian, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

12:30

Body Composition

  • Jade Sampford, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

13:00

Lunch

13:45

The importance of Psychology

  • Dr Sarah Appleton, Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

14:15

Sarcopenic Obesity

  • Jade Sampford, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

14:45

Tea and coffee break

15:15

Case Studies: MDT Discussion

  • Dr Claudia Coelho, Dr Sarah Appleton, Jade Sampford and Jo Hollington

15.45

Final Q&A

  • Obesity Team

16:15

Close of Day

How to book

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