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Advancing understanding, education and awareness of obesity across the UK
//Our Purpose
Founded in 2011, The British Obesity Society is a UK charity dedicated to improving understanding of obesity and supporting education, awareness, and professional engagement.
We work with healthcare professionals, researchers, and organisations to promote evidence-based approaches to obesity prevention and care.
Through education, advocacy, and support for health promotion initiatives, we aim to contribute to a more informed, compassionate, and effective approach to obesity across the UK.
//Our Work
Education
We support educational events, conferences, and professional learning opportunities to improve knowledge and practice in obesity prevention and management.
Awareness
We contribute to media and public discussions to promote accurate, evidence-based understanding of obesity and to challenge stigma.
Supporting Health
Promotion
We fund and support initiatives that align with our charitable objectives, including community programmes, educational events, and public health initiatives.
Professional Engagement
We work with healthcare professionals, researchers, and organisations across the UK to support collaboration and advance understanding in the field of obesity.
//Latest News & Updates
Jane DeVille-Almond featured on MIMS Learning Clinical Update podcast
Jane DeVille‑Almond, President of the British Obesity Society, recently joined the MIMS Learning Clinical Update podcast to discuss the important link between obesity and malnutrition.
Jane highlighted that malnutrition can occur in people living with obesity, particularly where diets lack essential nutrients or during treatment with weight-loss medications without appropriate nutritional support.
The podcast reinforces the Society’s commitment to improving understanding of obesity as a complex condition and promoting high-quality, compassionate, and nutritionally informed care.
//Get in Touch
We welcome enquiries from healthcare professionals, researchers, organisations, and media.