Seeking feedback from GPs!

We are currently seeking feedback from GPs regarding the MEND Programme, a multi-disciplinary, evidence-based and outcome-driven prevention and treatment programme for obese and overweight children aged 7-13 (and their families). In particular, we are interested in learning whether doctors feel there is a need for such a programme in their local practice areas and whether they would be interested in referring children to the MEND Programme.

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We would be grateful if you could take a moment to complete the following questionnaire. Your feedback will be incorporated into our tabulated survey results monthly.


1) I feel there is a need for child obesity treatment options in our local area
	Yes No

2) I would be interested in referring children aged 7-13 to a MEND Programme if there was one available locally
	Yes No

3) If you answered yes to the previous question, how many children do you think you might refer to such a programme per month?
(number)

4) Which of the following do you consider as a more useful measure of children's health risk?
	BMI Waist circumference Both None
Why?

5) In addressing its PSA target for obesity in under 11s, where should the Department of Health focus its funding?
	Multi-disciplinary healthy lifestyle programmes (e.g. MEND) Obesity drugs Both Neither
Why?

6) With the advent of practice-based commissioning, what level of priority would you give to commissioning places on MEND Programmes?
	High Medium Low

7) Should statutory funding or insurance reimbursement for places on MEND not be available, and parents had to self-pay, what is the reasonable amount (GBP) you think interested parents in your practice would be willing to pay to put their child through a programme like MEND?
	0 (not willing to pay) 0-250 250-500 500-750 750-1000 1000-1250
Why?
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Practice name:
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Thank you for taking the time to fill in the questionnaire! Your feedback is appreciated. For more information on how to get a MEND Programme started in your local area, or for other questions regarding MEND, please call 020 7231 7225 or email us at info@mendprogramme.org

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