Blog: The case for action: Directors of Public Health

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...
OHA Evidence to the Lords Inquiry into Food, Diet and Obesity

OHA Evidence to the Lords Inquiry into Food, Diet and Obesity

The Obesity Health Alliance were invited to give evidence at the opening session of the House of Lords Inquiry into Food, Diet and Obesity. Our Director, Katharine Jenner, gave evidence in person at the first oral evidence session on the 8th February 2024, alongside...
Storing Up a Crisis: Urgent Action Needed on Childhood Obesity

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...

Raise a glass to the Sugary Drinks tax – 5 today!

Five years on from the implementation of the soft drinks industry levy, our Director Kat catches up with Ben Reynolds from Sustain, to discuss their reflections on the impact of the levy, and whether this success could be mirrored.     1) From the...