Membership
ASO membership is open to anyone working or studying in the field of obesity.
Membership Benefits
- Reduced delegate fees at ASO conferences and training events
- Free attendance at most ASO regional events
Patient Focused Site
The ASO does not provide information for the public. For general information about weight management please visit www.weightconcern.org.uk or www.wlsinfo.org.uk
Norfolk Obesity Network and ASO Adult centres for Obesity Management NNUH & Fakenham Obesity Training Day
12 October - 12 October, 2017
Places are free, but limited so please apply early. How to Attend: Please indicate whether you a GP, primary care nursing
Yorkshire Regional Meeting: The Use of Technology in Addressing Obesity
12 October - 12 October, 2017 Room 133/34, School of Psychology, University of Leeds LS2 9JZ
Attendance is free but you will need to register Register for this event View the full programme Chair:
North East Obesity Forum Meeting - Barriers to Health Lifestyle
18 October - 18 October, 2017 Room 1.46 in the Barbara Strang Teaching Centre, Newcastle University
Free to attend but you must Register Online for this event as places are limited View the Programme Flyer Register here
Save the date!
6 September - 7 September, 2018 Newcastle University
Congress Theme - Preconception to Pension: Obesity through the life course. Confirmed Speakers João Breda, WHO Europe Prof
Latest News
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Congratulations to our Award Winners from UCKO2017!
Best Oral Abstract Post-surgical cliff after bariatric surgery: Accounts of patients and their health care practitioners. Sandra
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Upcoming ASO Regional Events.
There are three regional meetings taking place in October. These events are free to attend but you must register as places are limited.
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Pre-Registration for UKCO2017 has now closed but you can still attend.
Pre-registration for UKCO2017 has now closed but you can still attend and register onsite from 9.00 Thursday 7th of September. Find out
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Hurry! Last chance to pre-register for UKCO2017.
Pre-registration for UKCO2017 closes today Friday August 25th at midnight. Day rates are available if you cannot join us for both days.
Message from the ASO Chair
April 2017
I cannot believe that I am now in my third and final year as Chair of ASO! This year is particularly exciting and an honour as it is also the 50th anniversary of ASO and so far it’s been a very busy year.
In March, we held our first Centres for Obesity Management (COMs) meeting attended by 60 members that focussed on delivery models for Tier 3 services. Members presented examples of current Tier 3 services being delivered and highlighted issues related to commissioning, service delivery and evaluation. Public Health England also presented an update on the guidance currently being developed. The meeting presented a forum for discussion and networking and was well evaluated. I would like to thank ASO Trustees, Rachel Batterham, Barbara McGowan and Carly Hughes for convening this successful event and of course members for attending. Please do encourage colleagues to join – the COM’s network is for anyone involved in the supporting of delivery of obesity…
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