Become an accredited BSLM Group Consultations Facilitator
Clinical care has changed substantially during the Covid-19 pandemic making it even more important to support and promote the type of whole person, patient-centred care provided by group and virtual group consultations.
Group consultations are one of the few healthcare interventions which can deliver on healthcare’s quadruple aim (better patient and staff experience and outcomes at lower cost: Sikka, Morath & Leape, 2015) – and they are a key element of the lifestyle medicine approach. Virtual group consultations are now spreading rapidly with active support from NHS England and Wales – and good facilitation is a critical success factor.
Against this backdrop, we are now offering group and virtual group consultation facilitators the opportunity to become accredited via the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. We want people to get effective high-quality care, and incentivising the development of facilitators supports that, as well as embedding team support and learning within the delivery of care.
The skills of a facilitator are interchangeable whether group clinics are being delivered in person or online, so accreditation is being made available whether you have experience in group consultations, virtual group consultations, or both.
Becoming a BSLM-accredited group consultations facilitator will also automatically make you a BSLM associate member, giving you full access to all BSLM member benefits.
By becoming a BSLM member you will join a vibrant and rapidly-growing community committed to the principles and practice of Lifestyle Medicine. We hope you will become actively involved and contribute to the society’s growth and development.
