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BANT 2024 Election Manifesto – A call for change! Time for a prevention-led model to rebuild the nation’s health ***Press release *** Monday 29th April 2024 As UK voters prepare to go to the polls, BANT (British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine) is calling on all parties to place nutrition and preventative healthcare at the heart of their pledges to the UK population. BANT CEO, Satu Jackson states “The health of the nation is dire. The statistics don’t lie. We are the “sickest nation in Europe” in the most real sense. It is time to focus on prevention and harness the existing workforce of nutrition professionals to make a real difference in the nation’s health crisis”. With spiralling rates of obesity and unhealthy weight, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), cancer, and mental health concerns, to name but a few, BANT has published a five-point manifesto urging decisive action to future-proof the NHS. Within the manifesto, BANT underlines the need to release NHS staff and resources currently tied to the care of chronic conditions to allow better outcomes in acute and critical care. “We need nutrition practitioners in the NHS”, says Jackson, “simply put, there are not enough GPs to tackle the growing burden of non-communicable diseases”. GPs are facing a growing stream of chronically ill patients. The obvious solution is to bring  Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioners into primary care where they would ease the burden on surgeries. The main obstacle is the chronic lack of funding leading BANT to call for an increase in funding for prevention. According to BANT, the current ‘pill for every ill’ model is not effective in the face of diet-related disease and unhealthy lifestyles and serves only to divert resources. However, “there is one tried and tested way to ‘treat’ symptoms exacerbated by poor diet, and that is by improving how we eat,” says Jackson. BANT also argues the case for improving current dietary guidelines and resources - given the severely outdated and under-funded Eatwell Guide, alongside taking measures to reform food labelling and restrict ultra-processed foods and drinks (UPFDs), in a collective effort to create a food environment for good health. BANT’s calls for change to rebuild the nation’s health are echoed by many. A general election provides parties with the unique opportunity to mark a transition in public health policy, with a focus on a prevention-led model. It is time for change! Read the full manifesto on our dedicated BANT-in-Action page https://lnkd.in/dptE5w7h #BANT #Nutrition #LifestyleMedicine #Manifesto #Prevention #Healthcare #Timeforchange #NutritioninPrimaryCare #NutritionistsintheNHS #Integrativemedicine #chronicdisease #diet #food #healthychoices

I am a big believer in the power of #community and am really thankful for the various communities I am a part of, both virtual and in person. One of the in person groups I am blessed to be a part of is the Regal Ladies of Purpose, all about supporting, encouraging and empowering women to show up authentically and with #purpose so they can make their highest contribution to their world. On Saturday 1st June, we are having our Ignite Ladies conference in Maidstone, all about "The Significance of You" This is a wonderful #opportunity to build connections, encourage each other, and to celebrate our achievements with seasoned speakers inspiring us to be more. We are also using the opportunity to support the work of Imago Dei an amazing charity that help women in prison reclaim their lives beyond prison. I really hope you can join us. It's going to be an amazing #celebration! Early bird ends 30th April so be sure to get your tickets early! 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/eRdnFDBx Dr. Blessing Enakimio Virginia Hills Maria W. Patience Ogunbona CIA IAPCM Tracy Sickel Sonya Okubule Maria Chumas-Baker Bev Du Plessis Maureen Chiana Uwaila Uwaechia, CIPD APMG Change Management Practitioner Samantha Fairchild Dorothy Otite LLB, CG (Affiliated), CRMA, CIRM, CIHCM Lola A. #womenempowerment #networking #connections

What an incredible day 💕 Our celebration of #internationalwomensday2024 took place today at The Business Terrace - Business In Maidstone, in partnership Let's Do Business Group & NatWest invited a Stella lineup of guest speakers to enthrall the audience. It’s not every day you have the opportunity to be inspired to really dream big about your vision for the future you want. Delve into health and wellbeing and be given actionable takeaways to positively improve your health - and yes, these hacks are accessible and affordable. All the while hearing incredible stories about change, challenges, immense personal trials and tribulations. Then finish the day with captivating storytelling about how the iconic British women’s fashion brand Hobbs London considers and designs stylish clothes to embolden women, no matter the occasion. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and attentively listened, actively engaged, and to the generous speakers who shared their stories, knowledge, enthusiasm and energy 🙏 A big shout to all our presenters: Mary Eniolu, Leadership Coach MIH Dr Julia Jones Virginia Hills Gladness Yanquoi Sally Ambrose Madeleine Moxham Alex Czabaniuk Chris Lyle Lisa Young Luke Pamflett Gary Belton Trevor Maxwell CCIBS Blessing Mutamba Jeremy Smith Stewart Smith. Cert BBP Rochelle Tomlin Ameesha Bhugwandeen

🌟 SOLD OUT 🌟 WAITING LIST OPEN On Thursday 7th March NatWest is proud to be partnering with Let's Do Business Group to host an #internationalwomensday event at the Business Terrace, Maidstone, Kent We are being joined by an epic cast of women, guests and speakers, who will be talking all things business, sharing tools to help us all successfully initiate positive change, create sustainable habits and how we can champion our well-being. PLUS we'll be hearing from Hobbs London about clothes that have been designed to embolden women to achieve in the workplace and unlock career success. 🎉 We are looking forward to welcoming our incredible speakers: Mary Eniolu, Leadership Coach MIH - Leadership Coach MIH Dr Julia Jones - Neuroscientist / Entrepreneur Gladness Yanquoi - International Speaker, Coach, Philanthropist Virginia Hills - Registered Nutritional Therapist Sally Ambrose - Brand Director, Hobbs London Madeleine Moxham - Brand Photographer and Stylist, Hobbs London Waiting list is NOW open and you will be notified if a space becomes available. https://lnkd.in/gRnVUss7 Chris Lyle Alex Czabaniuk Luke Pamflett Blessing Mutamba Gary Belton Lisa Young Trevor Maxwell CCIBS Stewart Smith. Cert BBP Ameesha Bhugwandeen Rochelle Tomlin Remisha Rhoden Yusra Akram Elizabeth Parker Leonardo Pinto Piers Lawford Daniel Copsey Rosie Gilbert Julia Adams ( pictures of guest speakers and Hobbs fashion photography )