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New baby food guidelines announced: ASO response
The Government has today announced new voluntary guidelines for commercial baby food in England, aimed at reducing sugar and salt levels and improving labelling to help parents make informed choices. Manufacturers have been given 18 ... Read more
Mounjaro price increase for private patients
The Association for the Study of Obesity notes with concern the announcement by Eli Lilly that the list price of privately purchased Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in the UK will increase by up to 170% for some doses. While this change does ... Read more
ASO Proud to Support NICE Quality Standard on Overweight and Obesity Management
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published the updated Quality Standard (QS212) on Overweight and Obesity Management. ASO is proud to have contributed to its development and is now an official ... Read more
Tackling Childhood Obesity in the North: New APPG Report Launched
ASO is proud to have contributed to the newly published Child of the North All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) report at the House of Commons. ASO’s Prof Maria Bryant (Trustee), Prof Nicola Heslehurst (President), Dr Kath Roberts, ... Read more
Government Publishes 10-Year Health Plan for England
Today, the UK Government released its Fit for the Future: 10-Year Health Plan for England. The plan sets out a range of measures aimed at tackling health challenges, including obesity. The Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) ... Read more
New Targets to Improve the Healthiness of Foods
The UK Government has announced that major food retailers, including supermarkets and manufacturers, will be required to report on and meet targets for the healthiness of the food they sell. This policy represents a significant and ... Read more
Majority of Children in Some Areas Could Be Living with Overweight or Obesity by 2035
New analysis by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) suggests that obesity rates among children will rise in 90% of local authority areas in England over the next decade. Currently, 36% of Year 6 pupils in England are living ... Read more
NHS Begins Prescribing Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) in England
Today, NHS GPs in England begin prescribing Mounjaro (tirzepatide) under a phased rollout, aiming to reach 220,000 people with severe obesity and multiple comorbidities over the next three years. This is an important development, but ... Read more
Over 500,000 More Children in England to Receive Free School Meals
The expansion of free school meals to over 500,000 more children in England is a welcome step toward reducing food insecurity and tackling health inequalities. Access to nutritious school meals is a critical factor in supporting ... Read more
ASO Urges Government to Prioritise Obesity in the 10-Year NHS Plan
With the 10-Year NHS Plan expected soon, the Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) has written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, The Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, outlining six priority actions for embedding ... Read more
Government Delays Junk Food Advertising Restrictions
The Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) is concerned by the Government’s decision to delay long-planned restrictions on advertising foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) to children. Evidence shows that exposure to junk ... Read more
Introducing Our New Trustee Role Appointments
We’re delighted to share some exciting updates to the ASO Board of Trustees, confirmed at our AGM in March 2025. Mary O’Kane has been appointed Chair, Aileen McGloin takes on the role of Deputy Chair, and Dr Sandra Isibor steps into ... Read more
House of Commons Library Publishes Briefing on Weight Loss Medications
A new House of Commons Library briefing on weight loss medications draws heavily on the Obesity Health Alliance’s Treatment Position Statement and Evidence Review, developed with input from several ASO committee members alongside ... Read more
Welcoming Our New Clinical Practice and Obesity Management (COMs) Sub-Committee Members
We are delighted to welcome the newest members of ASO’s Clinical Practice and Obesity Management (COMs) Sub-Committee: Dr Julie Sittlington: Operations Secretary Dr Ehtasham Ahmad: Adult COMs Dr Sally ... Read more
ASO Engages with Parliamentarians on Obesity Prevention and Treatment
Last week, the Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) met with parliamentarians to discuss obesity prevention, treatment, and the importance of health policies that prioritise well-being. We would like to thank the Obesity Health ... Read more
ASO Welcomes Updated NICE Guideline on Maternal and Child Nutrition
The Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) welcomes the newly published NICE guideline: Maternal and Child Nutrition (NG247). This guidance provides a full update to Maternal and Child Nutrition (PH11) and a partial update to ... Read more
Share Your Views on Weight Stigma in Hospitals
The Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) invites you to take part in an important online survey to help refine an obesity checklist for hospital settings. This checklist is designed to assist hospitals in reviewing their ... Read more
ASO Welcomes Lords Report on Ultra Processed Foods and Fixing Our Broken Food System
ASO welcomes the findings of the House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity inquiry into the influence of ‘Ultra Processed foods’ and those high in fat, sugar, and salt on health outcomes. The publication comes after the committee ... Read more
ASO ONE-DAY MDT CLINICAL MEETING
When: Thursday, 16th January 2025, 9:00am - 6:00pm Where: Crowne Plaza Nottingham,NG1 5RH The ASO One Day MDT Clinical Meeting registration is now open, deadline for registration is 2nd ... Read more
ASO East of England Networking Event
The Association or the Study of Obesity (ASO) East of England Network is organizing a networking event, “Innovations in Obesity Prevention and Management: From Evidence to Action on Thursday 30 January 2025 from 13:00-18:00 GMT Join ... Read more
Addressing Stigma and Promoting Comprehensive Obesity Care
The Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) is calling for greater awareness of the harmful effects of stigma in public discussions about obesity, alongside a commitment to comprehensive, evidence-based care. Stigmatising language ... Read more
North East Obesity Forum Webinar
When: Tuesday, 12th November 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Where: Online North East Obesity Forum Webinar Welcome to our online event, the North East Obesity Forum ... Read more
ASO South West Network Event
The South West ASO Network Regional meeting – Clinical and research updates in Weight Management. This is a whole day event, with the morning dedicated to relevant clinical and research updates related to weight management. The ... Read more
Welcome to Our New Communications Team Members
We are pleased to welcome Sadia Ali as ASO’s new Communications Lead, and Hao Tang, Rob Oxley, and Dr Zainab Akhter as Communications Interns. The new communications team will form part of ASO’s Communications, Partnerships and ... Read more
