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Blog: Striking the balance with the National Child Measurement Programme
The Obesity Health Alliance is hosting a series of expert blogs in support of the launch of their Local Government Position Statement. Fifth, we hear from Nicola Calder RNutr., Food Active Programme Lead, Health Equalities Group, on the need for well supported and...
Blog: How Local Authorities Can Shape Healthier Food Environments
The Obesity Health Alliance is hosting a series of expert blogs in support of the launch of their Local Government Position Statement. Fourth, we hear from researchers at Teesside University, Professor Amelia A Lake1,3, Dr Claire L O’Malley1,3 and Associate...
Blog: The case for action: Directors of Public Health
The Obesity Health Alliance is hosting a series of expert blogs in support of the launch of their Local Government Position Statement. Third, we hear from Darrell Gale, spokesperson for the Association of Directors of Public Health on Healthy Places and Director of...
Blog: Local Governments need the Public Health Grant to fix our food system
The Obesity Health Alliance is hosting a series of expert blogs in support of the launch of their Local Government Position Statement. Second, we hear from Amy Deptford, Policy and Advocacy Manager at Alexandra Rose Charity, who explains why restoring the public...
Blog: “Why is my local area a giant ad space for junk food?”
The Obesity Health Alliance is hosting a series of expert blogs in support of the launch of their Local Government Position Statement. First, we hear the experience of young people from Nika Pajda, Head of Policy & Research for Bite Back, on why only healthier...
Five Key Learnings from the OHA’s Manifesto Process
Following the publication of the Obesity Health Alliance’s Manifesto for the next General Election, our Government Affairs Lead, Alfie Slade, reflects on the process and what learnings we can share with our members. What's the point of a manifesto? It is a question...
OHA Response to Multi-Buy Promotions Delay
The Government has announced it will further delay the introduction of restrictions on multibuy price promotions on foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar. Last week, the Prime Minister committed to cutting NHS waiting lists by reducing obesity - in 2019/2020,...
“Get Behind Our Vision”. Obesity Health Alliance 2023 Parliamentary Reception
On Tuesday 23rd May 2023, the Obesity Health Alliance were delighted to welcome members, colleagues and parliamentarians to our Annual Parliamentary Reception. This event launched the OHA’s manifesto for all political parties in advance of the next General Election....
Storing Up a Crisis: Urgent Action Needed on Childhood Obesity
Evidence shows that children living with overweight and obesity now risk serious life-limiting and life-threatening health problems later in life. Jennifer O’Mara, World Cancer Research Fund International's Policy & Public Affairs Officer reflects on the launch...
Directors of Public Health are Committed to Empowering Local Communities
In this blog, Prof Jim McManus, Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) President welcomes the launch of the Obesity Health Alliance manifesto which sets out an ambitious agenda. The scale of the challenge demands honesty, brave decisions and long-term...