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
Registration is open!
7 September - 8 September, 2017 University of South Wales - Treforest Campus, Pontypridd, Wales, UK.
Register before the early deadline July 14th. View the programme overview and read the UKCO2017 theme - Obesity, Health and Social
Latest News
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A Guide to Delivering and Commissioning Tier 2 Adult Weight Management Services
Public Health England has published A Guide to Delivering and Commissioning Tier 2 Adult Weight Management Services, to help local
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Event: Improving health through weight management - London June 22nd
This event chaired by Professors Rachel Batterham and John Wass takes place in London on Thursday afternoon, June 22nd. See details and the
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UKCO2017 - Abstract submission closes Wednesday June 14th
The Association for the Study of Obesity invites you to be a part of the UKCO2017 Programme by submitting abstracts for oral and poster
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Two weeks before abstract submission closes for UKCO2017!
The Association for the Study of Obesity invites you to be a part of the UKCO2017 Programme by submitting abstracts for oral and poster
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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Use the new @PHE_uk guide to help increase referrals to Tier 2 #weightmanagement services https://t.co/...x9
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Let’s Talk About Weight– new @PHE_uk guide helps health profs discuss weight & refer patients to local interventions https://t.co/...i6
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