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Letters Banning junk food in hospitals

It’s time to ban obesity in NHS employees

BMJ 2013; 347 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.f4646 (Published 23 July 2013) Cite this as: BMJ 2013;347:f4646

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Re: It’s time to ban obesity in NHS employees

I agree with the concept of being 'fit for purpose'. Many of the NHS staff are not able to perform their duties efficiently due to their obesity.

I suggest the canteen be on the top floor, to enjoy the view, with no lift. Job interview rooms being similarly placed with the waiting room on the ground floor.

I had a partner who advised me always to employ a thin (agile) cleaner, it has proved to be good advice.

Competing interests: BMI 23

30 July 2013
Neil VASS
GP
Lambeth CCG
lower marsh SE1