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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
Day in Parliament – Obesity APPG, Monday 2nd March 2026
On Monday 2nd March, we attended the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Obesity for a panel discussion and drop-in reception marking World Obesity Day, held in the Attlee Suite at Portcullis House, Westminster. The event focused on digital weight management services, NHS system reform, and equitable access to care.
The session, chaired by Mary Glindon MP, included contributions from senior clinicians, patient representatives, and policymakers. Key discussions covered findings from the APPG’s forthcoming policy paper on digital weight management, new FOI data highlighting national variation in service access, the role of digital services within NHS pathways and Integrated Care System (ICS) commissioning, and the implications of NHS structural reforms for obesity prevention and treatment.
The panel was followed by a moderated Q&A and a parliamentary drop-in reception, where attendees, including MPs, engaged informally to discuss opportunities for policy action. The day reinforced the importance of equitable, evidence-based, and accessible obesity care across the UK.
//Get in Touch
We welcome enquiries from healthcare professionals, researchers, organisations, and media.