British Society of Lifestyle Medicine

British Society of Lifestyle Medicine Preventing, treating, managing and reversing chronic disease using evidence-based lifestyle medicine. Visit www.bslm.org.uk for more information.

Imagine a world free from an ever increasing burden of disease related to living an

unhealthy lifestyle; a world free from disease which is currently suppressing the wellbeing

of individuals, straining society healthcare systems and driving inequality. The current

management of lifestyle-related diseases is dominated by the use of pharmaceuticals, but

this approach does not tackle the root cau

ses of such diseases. The British Society of

Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM) believes that using Lifestyle as Medicine is a more effective

and sustainable way of managing illness. Lifestyle Medicine is not only simple and cost-effective, it empowers individuals to take

their health into their own hands. BSLM is building a multidisciplinary network of

healthcare professionals who believe in re-energising the healthcare system and

reframing it away from disease towards health. We are a group who want to collaborate

by sharing our knowledge of using Lifestyle as Medicine to build a reliable, evidence-
informed resource which can help you and your patients to lead healthier lifestyles. BSLM

warmly invites you to join an energetic, resourceful and creative society and to be part of

a global alliance for sustainable healthy change. Let’s turn the tide of disease for the

greater good of our patients, our communities, ourselves and our planet.

The Learning Academy Flash Sale is now live 💬This Bank Holiday weekend, selected courses are available at discounted rat...
21/05/2026

The Learning Academy Flash Sale is now live 💬

This Bank Holiday weekend, selected courses are available at discounted rates, including Gut Microbiome, Weight Management and Pain Management 📚

Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of lifestyle medicine, build confidence in supporting behaviour change, or expand your clinical toolkit with practical, evidence-informed learning, this is a great opportunity to explore the Learning Academy.

Offers are available for a limited time only and will run until Monday!

Browse the full range of discounted courses via the Learning Academy website:
https://courses.bslm.org.uk/

21/05/2026

On Tuesday we looked at the current healthcare landscape and the growing need for a different approach to chronic disease. Today we are turning to the question of where lifestyle medicine fits in 💬

Hear from Dr Frances Elliot, Prof Sir Muir Gray, and Dr Rupa Joshi as they reflect on some of the most pressing issues facing healthcare professionals right now. Clinician burnout and the importance of looking after yourself as well as your patients. The growing role of community-based care. And the need to address the social determinants of health as part of routine clinical practice.

These are exactly the issues lifestyle medicine is designed to address. At BSLM our approach is built on three principles: addressing the socioeconomic determinants of health, using evidence-based behaviour change skills, and applying the six pillars as a whole-person framework. Together they offer a practical and clinically grounded response to the challenges our healthcare community is facing today 👏

Has lifestyle medicine made a difference in your practice or for your patients? We would love to hear from you in the comments.

Our Nutritional Psychiatry Food & Mood Masterclass has just become even more exciting 📣Distinguished Professor Felice Ja...
20/05/2026

Our Nutritional Psychiatry Food & Mood Masterclass has just become even more exciting 📣

Distinguished Professor Felice Jacka, our headline speaker, has just been named the 2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Laureate for Asia and the Pacific, one of the world’s most prestigious scientific honours, selected from a record 504 nominations across 89 countries 👏

This recognition reflects the scale and influence of her work shaping how we understand diet, mental health and the gut brain axis.

With the masterclass taking place next week in Edinburgh, this is your final chance to be in the room for a full day of cutting edge science translated into real clinical practice, alongside leading researchers and clinicians driving the field forward 📚

Alongside the academic programme, the day also includes the option of a complimentary Edinburgh Hidden Gems walking tour with Invisible Cities, offering a chance to experience the city in a different way once the sessions conclude.

If you work in healthcare or are interested in how diet and lifestyle are reshaping mental health care, this is not a session to miss!

If you cannot attend live, your ticket also includes access to the full recording on demand.

Get your tickets here:https://events.humanitix.com/nutritional-psychiatry-food-and-mood-masterclass-edinburgh

20/05/2026

With Lifestyle Medicine Week 2026 underway, it feels like a good moment to share how you can take your knowledge of lifestyle medicine further.

What do you actually learn on the BSLM Core Accreditation? 🎓

Dr Kate Woolley, BSLM Learning Academy Director, explains how the course builds your learning step by step, helping you to develop a comprehensive understanding of lifestyle medicine and how to apply it in practice.

From the foundations and evidence base of lifestyle medicine, to exploring the six pillars in depth and developing practical clinical skills, the course is designed to give you the confidence to integrate lifestyle medicine into your own work 💡

Whether you work within the NHS or are developing a more dedicated lifestyle medicine approach, Core Accreditation gives you the knowledge, structure and practical tools to get started.

Watch the full video to hear more, and learn more on our website:https://bslm.org.uk/core-accreditation/

19/05/2026

To open Lifestyle Medicine Week 2026, we are starting with the big question: why is lifestyle medicine needed now more than ever? 💭

Hear from Dr Rob Lawson and Dr Frances Elliot on the scale of the non-communicable disease burden, clinician burnout , and how the Covid pandemic has reinforced the need for a prevention-focused approach to care.

Why do you think lifestyle medicine is needed right now? We would love to hear from you in the comments 💬

Stay tuned for our next post on Thursday, where we look at how lifestyle medicine addresses these issues.

https://bslm.org.uk/

Hear from Medical Defense Society on why indemnity needs to evolve with lifestyle medicine🤝Most providers step into new ...
18/05/2026

Hear from Medical Defense Society on why indemnity needs to evolve with lifestyle medicine🤝

Most providers step into new areas very slowly.

We didn’t.

We confidently moved forward.

Because lifestyle medicine isn’t in the margins anymore. It’s how many GPs are choosing to practise.

And indemnity should move with you.

Not hold you back.
Not question your scope.
Not force you into someone else’s definition of “standard”.

We built cover around how you actually work today and where you’re going next.

👉 Build your membership: www.medicaldefensesociety.com/membership/

We want to advise our followers that we as a charity welcome membership from organisations aligned with our aims, and in line with strict ethical and sponsorship policies in order to provide funding sources to the charity 🤝

If you have a query around the subject matter we will happily discuss this with you, do drop us a DM or email: Office@bslm.org.uk as we want to make sure this content is a good fit for you 👥

Welcome to Lifestyle Medicine Week 2026 🎉To kick off the week we wanted to start with the basics. Lifestyle medicine is ...
17/05/2026

Welcome to Lifestyle Medicine Week 2026 🎉

To kick off the week we wanted to start with the basics. Lifestyle medicine is built around six pillars: Healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, mental wellbeing, social connection, and avoiding harmful substances. Each is supported by strong evidence and has the greatest impact when addressed together as part of a whole-person approach.

It acknowledges the need for action on socio-economic determinants of health, provides education around the 6 key pillars as well proven techniques to sustain lifestyle changes.

Throughout the week we will be sharing insights on why lifestyle medicine is needed, how it is making a difference, and where it is heading next 💭

Whether you are already working in lifestyle medicine or have just discovered it for the first time, there is something for you this week. Follow along and join the conversation!

Learn more about our work: https://bslm.org.uk/

Every step counts this National Walking Month 🚶‍♂️In this month’s update for our Let’s Walk More campaign, Sir Muir Gray...
15/05/2026

Every step counts this National Walking Month 🚶‍♂️

In this month’s update for our Let’s Walk More campaign, Sir Muir Gray highlights a growing recognition that improving health cannot rely on healthcare systems alone. Communities, safe environments and social connection all play a vital role in helping people live longer, healthier lives.

Walking is one of the simplest and most effective tools we have to improve physical health, mental wellbeing and reduce isolation. But walking is even more powerful when it happens in safe spaces, clean air and as part of a community.

Sir Muir also highlights the important work of organisations such as Living Streets, which continue to champion walkable communities and tackle barriers to walking, including pavement parking.

As part of the campaign, we’re also pleased to support one of our aligned organisations, World Walking, whose app has helped more than 253,000 people log 78.5 million miles through virtual walking challenges that motivate movement and connection 💡

Read the May update herehttps://britishsocietyoflifestyemedicine.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/BSLM+resources/25.11.19+-+resources+for+BSLM+website/May+Lets+Walk+More+Update.pdf

Learn more about the app here: https://worldwalking.com/

Living Streets

How can lifestyle medicine be applied in routine consultations for type 2 diabetes remission?💭Join us on 11th June for a...
14/05/2026

How can lifestyle medicine be applied in routine consultations for type 2 diabetes remission?💭

Join us on 11th June for a joint webinar with WONCA Europe Lifestyle Medicine Special Interest Group to explore the role of lifestyle medicine as a practical clinical tool in type 2 diabetes remission.

This session will focus on translating evidence into routine practice, including:
- Defining remission within current clinical frameworks
-The physiological mechanisms underpinning improvement in T2DM
- Identifying patients most likely to benefit from lifestyle intervention
-Practical implementation in primary care settings
-Integration of behaviour change approaches into consultations

For those interested in the nutritional dimension of metabolic care, our Low Carbohydrate Dietary Approaches in Type 2 Diabetes course explores the evidence base and clinical application in more depth, alongside the broader role of lifestyle medicine in metabolic health 💡

Learn more about our course here:https://courses.bslm.org.uk/product?catalog=1693826133zBxc8

Register for the webinar here:https://www.woncaeurope.org/m/events/view/webinar-lifestyle-medicine-as-a-clinical-tool-for-type-2-diabetes-remission

13/05/2026

Haven’t got your ticket yet? You’ve still got time 📣

Hear from Dr Tetyana Rocks, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Senior Research Fellow and Lead of the Food & Mood Academy, at next week’s Nutritional Psychiatry Masterclass in Edinburgh.

A full day of groundbreaking evidence in nutritional psychiatry, practical tools for practice and meaningful discussion with world-leading experts 🤝

With only 100 places available, this is your final call!

Secure your place for 29th May 2026:
https://bslm.org.uk/events/nutritional-psychiatry-food-mood-masterclass/

For International Nurses Day, we’re recognising and celebrating the vital role nurses play in supporting prevention, beh...
12/05/2026

For International Nurses Day, we’re recognising and celebrating the vital role nurses play in supporting prevention, behaviour change and person-centred care across every stage of healthcare 👏

Nurses are often the clinicians most likely to make lifestyle assessments in consultations, yet many report a lack of training and confidence in delivering lifestyle advice and supporting behaviour change.

BSLM supports nurses through clinically relevant Lifestyle Medicine education, including CPD-accredited webinars, events, nursing factsheets, articles, research and practical resources designed to support both patients and healthcare professionals 💡

Registered nurses can receive 50% off first-year BSLM membership using code NURSE50.

Explore the Lifestyle Medicine for Nurses pathway here: https://bslm.org.uk/lifestyle-medicine-for-nurses/

Today is also a chance to acknowledge and thank nurses for their everyday contribution to patients, communities and the wider healthcare system 💙 Tag a nurse who deserves to be celebrated.

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