Association for the Study of Obesity

The next North East Obesity Forum webinar takes place on Tuesday 12th November Join us for a session filled with insightful discussions with our expert speakers. Whether you're a healthcare professional, researcher, or simply interested in learning more about this important topic, this webinar is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage with leading experts in the field and gain a deeper understanding of obesity and its impact. This session will run from 1pm to 2pm online via Teams. If you would like to register for this event, or find out more about our speakers please follow the link below (Registration closes 5th November) https://lnkd.in/eWRZbVU7

Come and join our fabulous team at ASO and make a real difference in this field ❤️ Any questions about the roles feel free to pm me 👍

📢 We're excited to be growing our operations team 💼 ▶ ASO Operations Secretary ▶ ASO Sponsorship Role ▶ ASO Early Career Research Team ▶ ASO Centres for Obesity Management (COMs) Team ▶ UKCO Team Ready to make a difference? Learn more & apply here. Come join us and make a difference through the work we do. Learn more and apply here 👇 https://lnkd.in/etz8QrG4

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Oxford this week for the ASO UK Congress on Obesity (UKCO) 2024. A special thank you to our incredible organising team, our sponsors, speakers, exhibitors and chairs who helped to make this year’s UKCO a great success 🎉 The programme provided essential updates, inspiration, opportunities to foster discussions and exploration of the most recent advancement in obesity research and clinical practice. We look forward to seeing you next time for UKCO 2025 in Aberdeen.

Coming up this afternoon at #UKCO24: 15:15 - Poster viewing session 16:00 - ASO 3-minute thesis competition 16:45 - Plenary lecture 2 - Pharmacological interventions (Professor Barbara McGowan & Dr Laura Falvey)

In the first #UKCO24 plenary session, Sarah le Broq and Professor Charlotte Albury shared ways to better communicate with those living with obesity, highlighting the importance of seeking permission and being empathetic.

The BMJ investigation has revealed that access to obesity services is severely restricted across England. Over a 1/3 of areas have restricted or no access to tier 3 services, while 1/5 have no bariatric surgery service. Our Chair Professor Nicola Heslehurst has called for ‘radical action’ to ensure we avoid rising obesity and worsening inequalities 👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/dqYwnZk2 Here’s a summary in the Guardian: https://lnkd.in/diZhgNN7

📢 Opportunity for ASO members to get more involved in ASO. Roles: ▶️ASO Operations Secretary: https://lnkd.in/ecmrykyS ▶️ASO Sponsorship Role: https://lnkd.in/eRWFh2hY ▶️ASO Centres for Obesity Management (COMs) Team (x2 positions): https://lnkd.in/edaqhNjz ▶️ASO Early Career Research (ECR) Team: https://lnkd.in/e2UJKaTe ▶️UK Congress on Obesity (UKCO) Team (x3 positions): https://lnkd.in/epw3ZsvK We are inviting ASO members, clinical and academic, at all career stages, to apply for these positions by filling in the short application form here by 20th October 2024. All committee roles are voluntary, applicants should be prepared to commit an average of around one day per month including attending meetings and delivering on the role outside of meetings. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eChtzMas

We are proud to have signed this Obesity Health Alliance open letter to the Prime Minister. We support the development of new policy reforms, allowing the planning system to better support the creation of healthy, active local communities and reduce health inequalities. #PowerToPlaces

📢 Opportunity for ASO members to get more involved in ASO. Roles: ▶️ASO Operations Secretary: https://lnkd.in/ecmrykyS ▶️ASO Sponsorship Role: https://lnkd.in/eRWFh2hY ▶️ASO Centres for Obesity Management (COMs) Team (x2 positions): https://lnkd.in/edaqhNjz ▶️ASO Early Career Research (ECR) Team: https://lnkd.in/e2UJKaTe ▶️UK Congress on Obesity (UKCO) Team (x3 positions): https://lnkd.in/epw3ZsvK We are inviting ASO members, clinical and academic, at all career stages, to apply for these positions by filling in the short application form here by 20th October 2024. All committee roles are voluntary, applicants should be prepared to commit an average of around one day per month including attending meetings and delivering on the role outside of meetings. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eChtzMas