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