Standard Evaluation Framework for Weight Management Interventions

The aim of the Standard Evaluation Framework (SEF) is to provide a robust standardised approach to the collection of evaluation data, which will facilitate the comparability of findings, improve the evidence base and inform commissioning.

Draft data collection criteria for the SEF has been developed and is currently out for consultation with local and regional practitioners.

If you have any comments or suggestions about the framework please forward them to: info@noo.org.uk

Download SEF consultation draft: Standard Evaluation Framework

National Child Measurement Programme: Detailed Analysis of the 2006/07 National Dataset

This report, entitled National Child Measurement Programme: Detailed Analysis of the 2006/07 National Dataset, highlights the usefulness of the NCMP for advancing our understanding of underweight, overweight and obesity in children. The report looks at the effects of socio-demographic and other factors on the reported prevalence of childhood obesity. It also identifies areas where improvements can be made, and where further analysis and investigation are required.

Download: National Child Measurement Programme: Detailed Analysis of the 2006/07 National Dataset

Healthy Towns

An expert stakeholder meeting was held in Oxford to discuss the Healthy Community Challenge fund on 18 June 2008. The objective of the meeting was to discuss how to maximise the benefits from the programme of work created by the fund.

Download: Healthy Towns Workshop Note

NCMP guidance for public health observatories (PHOs) - May 2008

The NCMP guidance for public health observatories (PHOs) provides information on further analyses that may be undertaken on the 2006/07 National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) dataset in order to:

• produce a regional overview of the data
• obtain a better understanding of the epidemiology of child obesity and overweight within their area
• feed back useful information to PCTs
• help improve participation and data quality in the 2007/08 NCMP.

Further analysis of the NCMP 2006/07 dataset is optional. This guidance is designed to support observatories that wish to undertake additional investigation of the data.

Download: NCMP guidance for analysis by PHOs

National Obesity Observatory Newsletters

November 2008 Newsletter

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