OHA NEWS & BLOG
OHA Responds to the National Child Measurement Programme 2022-23
NHS Digital has presented findings from the Government's National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) for England, 2022/23 school year. It covers children in Reception (aged 4-5 years) and Year 6 (aged 10-11 years) in mainstream state-maintained...
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?...
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...
“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...
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...