Inequalities in obesity practice and provision- insights from the Yorkshire region

When: Wednesday, 14th June 2023, 1:30pm - 5:00pm

Where: Hybrid

This event brings together practitioners and researchers working on psychological aspects of obesity and related areas within Yorkshire. There will be insights from practice, as well as coverage of recent research findings on this important topic. Recommendations for practice and research priorities will be shared and there will be an opportunity to network at the post-event reception. 

For questions regarding the event, please contact Dr Mark Hopkins ([email protected]).

This is a hybrid event so people can register online or attend in-person. The in-person event will be held at the University of Leeds, Lecture Theatre 12, Roger Stevens Building. For map see here.

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  • Dr David Ryan, Born In Bradford: Tackling Dietary Inequalities in the Born in Bradford research programme.
  • Dr George Sanders, Leeds Beckett University: Perceptions of weight management among deprived young people in Leeds.
  • Dr Michael Zulyniak, University of Leeds: Inequalities in gestational diabetes.
  • Dr Sally Moore, University of Leeds & Dr Tanefa Apekey, University of Sheffield: Co-developing multicultural recipe resources: an academic - third sector partnership approach.
  • Dr Hannah Greatwood, Leeds Beckett University: Food Insecurity in people living with Obesity- the FIO Food project.
  • Dr Helen Quirk, University of Sheffield- What role can community-based physical activity initiatives play in tackling inequalities? A case-study of parkrun