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.
Register before the deadline August 25th. View the programme of this SCOPE accredited event. Further details can be found on the UKCO
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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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Pre-conference workshops at UKCO2017 - Wednesday 6th.
A workshop and symposium will take place before UKCO on Wednesday afternoon 6th September followed by a drinks reception organised by the
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UKCO2017 is now a SCOPE Accredited event!
Attending UKCO2017 will now earn you 4 SCOPE points which can be used towards your SCOPE certification. Online registration closes on
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The ASO is 50 years old !
Join us at the 4th UK Congress on Obesity (UKCO2017) and help us celebrate ASO's 50th Anniversary. UKCO2017 takes place at the University of
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Book your place at UKCO2017 - Early Rate Registration Closes July 14th!
The early registration deadline is this Friday July 14th - so book your place now and save. Registration is now open. Early
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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