Strategic Council Meeting: Teleconference Call Thursday 21st May 2020

The APPG on Obesity’s Strategic Council met to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on those living with obesity, and input into APPG’s work programme moving forward. A brief summary of the discussion can be found below:

  • Introduction and background

  • COVID-19 – Update from the APPG on Obesity

  • General Discussion: Next Steps for the APPG

The impact of COVID-19 on the obesity space has been significant and there are several issues which should be considered by the APPG moving forward:

  • Mental health

  • Access to services

  • Capacity

  • Economic recovery

  • Health inequalities

  • Stigma

  • Delay of policy and ICS legislation

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