YORA Event: Weight Stigma (19/09/23)

On the 19th September 2023 we hosted the 10th YORA event, with a theme of Weight Stigma. Our speakers included:

  • Paul Baker (Lancaster University): “If you can’t say something nice…” – The representation of obesity in the British press. Recording and slides available here.

  • Angela Meadows (University of Essex): “Of course weight stigma is bad. But, Obesity! ” – A whirlwind introduction to critical weight science for health care professionals, researchers, and policy advisors. Recording and slides available here.

  • Holly Campbell (Doncaster Council): Doncaster’s Compassionate Approach to Weight. Recording and slides available here.

  • Ramla Aziz (GP Registrar, Bradford): Approaching Healthier conversations: Upskilling Healthcare professionals in a compassionate and trauma-informed approach to weight management. Recording and slides available here.