Jun 19, 2023
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...
May 30, 2023
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....
May 26, 2023
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...
May 24, 2023
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...
May 22, 2023
Nearly two years on from publication of the Obesity Health Alliance’s ‘Turning the Tide – a 10 year Healthy Weight Strategy’, former OHA director Caroline Cerny (now Director of Policy and Engagement at Bite Back 2030) reflects on the process...
Jan 13, 2022
In November 2021, NHS Digital released new data from England’s National Childhood Measurement Programme (NCMP). This surveillance programme collects data on the weight and height of children in their first and last years of primary school and is used to understand...
