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Sep 19
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Grab your trainers, your dog lead, or your drink of choice and join us for some free CPD as we have another relaxed round up of recent Red Whale primary care Pearls of wisdom.  In the second of two episodes this month, Ali and Nik discuss: 


  • Obesity and weight management in pregnancy. NICE produced updated guidance on nutrition and weight management in pregnancy earlier this year. Special guest Hussain Al-Zubaidi, joins us to discuss it all…
  • CBT for menopausal symptoms: hero, villain or just difficult to access? We take a look at the evidence for and potential benefits of CBT for menopause symptoms, and consider access issues- you can make up your own mind!


Listen as soon as you can to ensure you have full access to all the free resources. 

And we have a  best intentions story to put a smile on your face…


Obesity and weight management in pregnancy

Active Pregnancy Foundation

British Dietetic Association – pregnancy and diet

Specialist Pharmacy Service: UK Drugs in Lactation Advisory Service – safety in breastfeeding.


Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for menopausal symptoms 

Women’s Health Concern (WHC 2023, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy  (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms),

NHS Inform – sleep problems and insomnia self-help guide

Mind - how to cope with sleep problems

GP Trainee Essentials support package information, and the Red Whale Calendar for September 2025


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