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Well the school holidays have started, so summer is officially here. And for once we've had the weather to go with it (though I'm currently carrying an umbrella around as well as my sunglasses!)

In our last update we were preparing for our symposium at ECO 2013. And, like the July weather, it was a red hot success! Since then things have shown no signs of cooling down. Find out how we've been working with (or winning awards from) a range of organisations including the NHS, Royal College of Nursing, Department of Health and UKactive below.

ECO 2013 Round Up

The ECO conference in May saw Slimming World's Nutrition and Research team presenting 10 posters highlighting our new research activity, view them here. We also hosted a satellite symposium at the congress to discuss the importance of compassion, care and understanding in effective weight management. This was chaired by Andy Hill, Professor of Medical Psychology at the University of Leeds, and the symposium featured presentations from Prof Alain Golay, Dr Marcela Matos and Dr James Stubbs. Click here to see the videos from the symposium.

Dean loses 17st after NHS referral

At his heaviest, Dean Worrall's weight reached 33st 5 lbs (212kg) giving him a BMI of 57kg/m . His GP referred him to Slimming World via a referral partnership with NHS Dudley. Since his referral in August 2010 Dean has lost 16st 13 lbs (104kg) and won the title of Slimming World's Greatest Loser 2013. Read his story here.

DH feature Slimming World activity programme as case study

Slimming World has been chosen as a case study on the Department of Health website for its work promoting the CMO's physical activity guidelines as part of the Public Health Responsibility Deal. Read more about Slimming World's pledge here.

Making every contact count RCN events

The RCN is holding a series of Slimming World-sponsored workshops during 2013 to help nursing staff to raise difficult topics and issues with patients, supporting them to make lifestyle changes, particularly in relation to diet, exercise and weight management. For more about the programme, including the dates and locations of the workshops, click here.

UKactive award goes to Slimming World Consultant

Slimming World Consultant Matt Briggs, who lost 17st and recently ran the London Marathon, received the national 'Future of Flame' award from UKactive for a combination of his personal activity achievements and for his work inspiring others to get more active. Read Matt's story here.

Matt receiving his award from Fred Turok, UKactive Chairman

Click here to find out more about Slimming World's approach to healthy eating, facilitating behaviour change through deep understanding and compassion and supporting an active lifestyle.

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