Childhood Obesity Summit - Thursday 3 November
Register Now - Early Bird Rate Expires Friday
Dear Colleague
The UK Governments’ recently published Childhood Obesity Plan fell drastically short of expectations, disappointing health campaigners by failing to deliver on the previously promised “game changing” response and “draconian measures”.
The lack of Regulation in the Plan combined with the shifting political landscape and the uncertainty of Brexit has undoubtedly meant the focus these past few months has been on what isn’t happening and what isn’t good enough instead of on the task in hand and the challenges and opportunities of implementation of what IS in the Plan.
Without doubt, there is very much a need to question and challenge the Plan and to push for additional measures to be included, but it’s also time to look constructively at what is being and what can be done.
The inaugural Childhood Obesity Summit, which takes place in London on Thursday 3rd November, will be opened by Professor Dame Sally Davies and provides a unique and timely opportunity to bring together all stakeholders to discuss what impact the Plan can be expected to have and to explore the opportunities it provides and the opportunities to do more. Register for your place now.
The Summit has been put together with the help of an expert advisory panel and includes a truly outstanding line-up of leading experts including Emma Reed, DH, Alison Tedstone PHE, Dr Sarah Wollaston MP, Rosie Boycott London Food Board, Linda Cregan Childrens Food Trust, Sue Davies Which?, Judith Buttriss BNF, Ian Wright FDF, Andrea Martinez BRC and Prof Jonathan Valabhji NHS England – for the full line-up please click here.
The final section, which will be Chaired by Emma Reed from Department of Health, will focus specifically on what’s next, questioning what we can learn from international best practice, looking at how to drive responsible action from industry and considering whether an Obesity Tsar or a framework like the Tobacco Product Directives might be a viable option - don't miss the opportunity to join this important debate and have your perspective heard. The Summit will be recorded, transcribed and circulated to policymakers and policy influencers.
Other topics include:
- McKinsey’s analysis of the impact of the Plan
- Why a “Whole Systems” approach is important - and how do we get there?
- What more could be done outside of Government mandate and regulation?
- Could industry act more responsibly?
- What impact will the Soft Drinks Industry Levy have – new modelling study data
- How can we raise the bar across the board to improve the nation’s diet?
- What is the evidence base for restrictions on non-broadcast and 9pm watershed advertising
- How can we achieve greater gains in changing the nation’s poor diet?
- How do we increase engagement from the “out of home” sector and SMEs?
- How could the NHS play a more effective role in tackling childhood obesity
- What additional support do schools need to ensure children get sufficient physical activity each day?
- What further legislative powers are needed to reduce our obesogenic environment – and are authorities taking full advantage of existing powers?
- What changes to our Food Policy and Food Systems are needed – and what can we learn from international comparisons?
- What needs to be done to reduce inequalities in Childhood Obesity?
Don't miss this important one day event - the Summit is just a few weeks away and the early bird expires this Friday, so register now at www.childhoodobesitysummit.co.uk
We have created a tiered pricing structure, making the event as affordable as possible for healthcare practitioners and healthcare consultants - click here for details.
We look forward to seeing you on 3rd November
Kind regards
Heidi
Heidi Williams
www,childhoodobesitysummit.co.uk