About this Event
6th October, 2022 10am – 2pm
This year, the annual Overweight and Obesity... Let’s Talk event will be broadcast live from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Dublin 2.
The theme will focus on children and young people. It is free and open to everyone with an interest in this area, including the general public, parents, researchers and healthcare professionals.
Attend in person or virtually. Limited places for in person attendance. Register early!
This annual event aims to share the science behind obesity, to inspire best practice in obesity care, to break the stigma of obesity through sharing lived experiences and to explore conversations about weight and health. There is something for everyone:
As a member of the Public
• Understand more about overweight and obesity in children and young people
• Learn helpful ways to raise the topic with healthcare professionals, friends and family.
• Explore common misconceptions and concerns about obesity treatment from the experts.
As a Healthcare Professional
• Explore the latest research on topics such as eating disorders, adolescent obesity and evidence-based obesity care
• Keep up to date with the work of the National Clinical Programme for Obesity, the Association for the Study of Obesity in Ireland (ASOI) and Irish Coalition for People living with Obesity (ICPO).
• Learn what services, training and resources are available nationally to help you support adults, children, and young people with overweight and obesity
Event Schedule Part 1 - Obesity and Eating Disorders in Young People
10.00am Welcome Dr Ciara Martin National Clinical Advisory and Group Lead Paediatrics
10.10am Obesity Clinical Programme Update Prof Donal O'Shea, Clinical Lead, HSE,
10.15am Obesity Treatment and Eating disorders-what does the evidence say Dr Hiba Jebeille and
10.30am Screening for ED in people living with obesity (before and during treatment) Dr Natalie Lister University of Sydney
10.45am Discussion: the common elements of good practice in obesity and ED Panel of national and International experts
11.05am Movement Break
Part 2 - Obesity Treatment and Young People
11.10am ASOI Update & Welcome Dr Cathy Breen
11.15am Obesity: Science and Stigma/Action Teens Prof Jason Halford University of Leeds
11.35am Adolescent Obesity Mr Konstantin Voynikov, European Coalition for People Living with Obesity
11.50pm Refreshment break
12.10am Landscape focus group preliminary results Landscape study group
12.25pm Service design for community child & young person weight management services Geraldine Sexton, HSE
12.40pm Panel Discussion
Part 3 - Childhood Obesity: Let’s Talk
1.00pm ICPO Update and Welcome Susie Birney (ICPO)
1.05pm Raising the topic in routine practice for Health Care Professionals Dr. Mick Crotty, GP
1.20pm Talking to your child about weight Sarah O’Brien, HSE, Healthy Eating & Active Living, National Programme Lead
1.35pm Panel Discussion/Support and Signposting
1.50pm Wrap Up and Close
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, 19 Frederick Street South, Dublin 2, Ireland
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