This is the Audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 41, August 2025.

The newsletter contains items on: -

• An update on Community Defibrillator availability.
• Information on the “Beyond the Scales” Podcast series by Carrie Eckersly
• A welcome and introduction to our new Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Jen Coxon.
• Details of the Winter Ready Event, which is scheduled for Thursday, 11th September at Chesterton.
• Advance information on the Autumn COVID/Flu clinics.

These are the links referenced in the podcast:

Beyond the Scales Podcast Series - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-podcasts

We’re sure that you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or any future topics you would like to see covered, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via our website http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk or email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk

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This episode is for you if you’ve ever started losing weight and felt motivated — only to hit a point where nothing seems to work anymore, and the scales won’t budge — you’re not alone.

That’s called a plateau — and it’s completely normal.

I’ll talk about the following topics: -

• What is a weight loss plateau?
• What is your metabolism?
• The body’s thermostat — your set point
• Whether you can you change your set point
• What can help during a plateau?

Here are the links to the weight loss resources, as mentioned at the end of the episode: -

NN-PCN Weight Management page - https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/clinical-topics/weight-management/

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) Weight Management information and practical resources - https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/local-weight-management-services/

We finish this series with a really important reminder:

You are more than just a number

I’ll talk about: -

• Why we use numbers — and why they’re not everything
• What really matters
• If you’ve felt judged before

Here are the links to the weight loss resources, as mentioned at the end of the episode: -

NN-PCN Weight Management page - https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/clinical-topics/weight-management/

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) Weight Management information and practical resources - https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/local-weight-management-services/