Physio Celebrates 10 Years at Company

0344 576 1679 News Physio Celebrates 10 Years at Company Onhealth senior physio Lucy Porteous was celebrating recently, as she passed the 10-year work milestone. Part of a dedicated team of medical professionals, Lucy started at our sister company On Medical, before playing a prominent role in the introduction and delivery of Onhealth. Having the… Continue reading Physio Celebrates 10 Years at Company

Weight loss: Where has Shaun’s Story Taken Him?

“All of this is definitely something I wouldn’t have ever thought I’d be doing three years ago.” For Shaun Hughes, contacting Onhealth was the start of a life-changing journey. It would transform his health, his wellbeing, and his day-to-day life. We featured his phenomenal weight loss midway through his programme with Onhealth. Three years later,… Continue reading Weight loss: Where has Shaun’s Story Taken Him?

Home Health Screening: The Benefits of the Test

Our health is one of the most cherished things we have. Looking after it, maintaining it, and being knowledgeable about it is hugely important. Have you considered a home health screening test? It is estimated we will spend 20% of our lives in poor health with much of that due to preventable diseases. Catching these… Continue reading Home Health Screening: The Benefits of the Test

Home Working: Third of UK Office Staff Work from Home

Home working more than doubled in the UK when comparing 2019 to 2022, a statistic highlighting the seismic shift in the national workforce. With Covid leaving a lasting legacy in terms of where companies feel their staff work best, the amount of businesses switching to a home-based workforce (as opposed to an office) has leapt… Continue reading Home Working: Third of UK Office Staff Work from Home

Weight Management Partnership Confirmed with Newcastle East Primary Care Network

Onhealth is delighted to announce the beginning of a second trial of weight management programmes being delivered in cooperation with the Newcastle East Primary Care Network (PCN). After a hugely successful initial offering, the partnership will once again aim to confront the important societal health issue of obesity. Particularly in the North East, obesity levels… Continue reading Weight Management Partnership Confirmed with Newcastle East Primary Care Network

Obesity Strategy Delay is “Morally Reprehensible”

The recently announced delays in rolling out the government’s obesity strategy has been labelled as “morally reprehensible” by a former Conservative Party leader. Lord Hague made the statement after news was released indicating the curbs on multi-buy deals in shops and on TV ads for junk food had been shelved for at least 12 months.… Continue reading Obesity Strategy Delay is “Morally Reprehensible”

Arthritis: Exercise Can be Beneficial

Shot of an unrecognizable senior woman being assisted to walk using a walker by a nurse at a retirement home

Latest NHS guidance has suggested exercise is good for people with wear-and-tear arthritis, labelling it as a ‘core treatment’. With scans not needed to diagnose it and strong painkillers not recommended, the idea of exercise may be off-putting to many due to the initial pain but this eases and can help those suffering from osteoarthritis… Continue reading Arthritis: Exercise Can be Beneficial

Onhealth Unveils New Health and Wellbeing Services

Onhealth is delighted to announce the roll-out of a range of new health and wellbeing services designed to support clients across the country. Led by a dedicated team of medical professionals, services available from today include diagnostics and treatment, health screening, weight management, senior mobility, acupuncture, employee assistance programmes, occupational health, physiotherapy, pilates, and remote… Continue reading Onhealth Unveils New Health and Wellbeing Services

Calorie Count: Will it Make a Difference on Menus?

The use of an obligatory calorie count on menu offerings has been met with a mixed response in terms of just how effective the move will be. In an effort to tackle a rising obesity problem in the UK, the Government is rolling out the initiative in April, which requires any café or restaurant run… Continue reading Calorie Count: Will it Make a Difference on Menus?

What Can Onhealth YouTube Offer You?

Have you seen the Onhealth YouTube channel yet? As part of our commitment to helping clients, in their weight loss ambitions, general fitness and also wellbeing, we began posting exercise videos, that can be carried out at home, before and during the Covid-19 lockdowns. We introduced physiotherapist-led warm-up clips too to ensure the best possible… Continue reading What Can Onhealth YouTube Offer You?

Junk Food Advertising Banned in Spain

Spain is going one step further than their British counterparts by banning junk food advertising, regardless of the time of day, in an effort to confront their own growing obesity issue. This is a step further than the UK government which has imposed a ban on pre-9pm TV adverts for food high in sugar, salt,… Continue reading Junk Food Advertising Banned in Spain

World Mental Health Day Aims to Raise Awareness

On Sunday, 10th October, World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of reaching out when you are struggling. Research shows that every week, one in six adults experience a common mental health problem like anxiety or depression and one in five has considered taking their own life. We, as a company,… Continue reading World Mental Health Day Aims to Raise Awareness

Cost of Obesity Treatment Set to Rise to Nearly £10bn by 2050

The cost of obesity-related illnesses is set to hit nearly £10bn by 2050 according to forecasts. With costs set to spiral to £9.7bn, a recent report is calling for action to reverse the trend of weight gain in British society with the cost of obesity currently reaching an estimated £6.1bn. Worldwide levels of obesity have… Continue reading Cost of Obesity Treatment Set to Rise to Nearly £10bn by 2050

Cycling: The Benefits of Getting on That Bike

There are many obstacles that can get in the way of exercise as part of a weight loss plan; cycling could be the answer. Avoiding high weight-bearing activity, and boosting mental wellbeing, have you thought about getting on a bike as the weather continues to suggest a warm, sunny summer ahead? Below are three reasons… Continue reading Cycling: The Benefits of Getting on That Bike

Weight Loss Journey: Sally and Lockdown

Sally had been flying along on her weight loss journey, with the help and support of the Onhealth team there to guide her. Featured in one of our video testimonials, her lifestyle and outlook on life had changed significantly. Then came Covid-19 and a pandemic that has drastically altered our lives. But just how much… Continue reading Weight Loss Journey: Sally and Lockdown

Going Vegan: Q and A with Onhealth Client Victoria

After successfully beginning her weight loss journey with the Onhealth programme, Veganuary 2020 came at the perfect moment for going vegan Vic. We wanted to find out how she got started and how hard it was, what the benefits are, how life-changing it has been and so much more. Our chat with her provides the… Continue reading Going Vegan: Q and A with Onhealth Client Victoria

Onhealth calling for government to do more

A Newcastle based obesity clinic – Onhealth – is calling for the government to do more in the fight against obesity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. New research has revealed that the risk of death from COVID-19 was found to be 37% higher in obese patients. For those under the age of 50 with the virus,… Continue reading Onhealth calling for government to do more

Dietitian Dawn’s Lockdown Advice

A lockdown environment can be difficult for us all, which is why dietitian Dawn’s lockdown advice may prove beneficial. Vitally important to prevent further spread of Coronavirus, a nationwide set of social restrictions has been in place since the tail-end of March. These social distancing rules restrict outdoor movement, take away motivating exercise spaces, like… Continue reading Dietitian Dawn’s Lockdown Advice

Weight loss: Getting back on track

In the third instalment of a series of discussions with dietitian Dawn Shotton, the main weight loss topic focuses on recovering from a lapse in your diet. After 20 years as a dietitian, Dawn is hugely knowledgeable on the subject of weight loss and provides her insight below: “Having a dietary lapse is a natural… Continue reading Weight loss: Getting back on track

Understanding what your triggers are is key

In the second instalment of a series of discussions with dietitian Dawn Shotton, the main topic focuses on understanding what your triggers are. After 20 years as a dietitian, Dawn is hugely knowledgeable on the subject and provides her insight below: “It might seem a contradiction, but, the key to staying on track is to… Continue reading Understanding what your triggers are is key

Unhealthy snacks prevail in UK hospitals

NHS health centres are being encouraged to use behavioural ‘nudges’ to promote healthier snack choices after a recent audit produced worrying results about the prevalence of unhealthy snacks. The Guardian is reporting that three-quarters of the best-selling snacks in hospitals, cafes and canteens were rated as unhealthy snacks in an audit of health centres in… Continue reading Unhealthy snacks prevail in UK hospitals