Shailesh Vara MP visited the Hampton Pharmacy in Peterborough last Friday, 23rd October 2015.

 

The Pharmacy offers a bespoke weight loss programme to local residents known as Waistaway. The Waistaway programme is run by Mr Gareth Evans who has been doing so since 2004.

 

Waistaway makes use of a number of different weight loss techniques and those utilised depend on the circumstances of the individual along with their weight loss goal. Factors such as dieting history, current health and reliance on medicines are all taken into account. The techniques used include: weight check and advice, food diary assessment, portion control, partial food replacement and total food replacement. Weight management is also offered on a continual basis to keep patients focussed.

 

Mr Vara said: - 

“I was very pleased to visit the Hampton Pharmacy and learn more about the very important work being carried out by Gareth Evans and his team with Waistaway. 

 

This patient-funded scheme has seen some incredible results and the benefits it brings to both the local community and the wider NHS should not be underestimated. Obesity is one of the biggest global health challenges of the 21st century and it is heartening to see how big an impact this tailored weight loss programme is making.”

 

Mr Evans added: -

“The Hampton Pharmacy team were delighted to welcome Mr Vara on Friday 23rd October. We were keen to demonstrate the value of pharmacy and the work we are doing for the local community, especially in the weight loss and weight management field. Gaining greater awareness, locally for us at Hampton Pharmacy, and nationally for the Pharmacy profession, is essential for the health of individuals and the NHS as a whole."

 

Photo: Mr Vara is pictured with Mr Gareth Evans and Mr Peter Thorley of Waistaway UK at the Hampton Pharmacy.