Weight stigma harms mental health. It fuels shame, anxiety and creates barriers to care. This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, let’s #TakeAction to rethink how we talk about obesity, challenge weight stigma, and support both mental & physical wellbeing 🧠💪

#SaltAwarenessWeek (11-17 May) Most of the salt we eat isn’t added at the table — it’s already in everyday foods. In Scotland, intake is too high, increasing the risk of serious health conditions. Reducing salt isn’t just about individual choice — we need systemic action.

“The UK’s health is going backwards” 📉 Obesity is a key driver—fuelling earlier illness and widening inequalities. 📍Scotland: • 2/3 adults & 1/3 children affected • Felt most in our most deprived communities This isn’t inevitable. It’s structural. Read more 👇 www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

People in UK spend fewer years in good health than a decade ago, study finds

Exclusive: Health Foundation says Britain is ‘going backwards’ compared with most other rich countries

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Today, we sent a letter on behalf of the @soa-25.bsky.social to the CEO of #Glasgow2026 Commonwealth Games, raising disappointment and concerns about the Coca-Cola sponsorship: 👉 obesityactionscotland.org/news/soa-ope... #PublicHealth #Advertising #HFSS #Scotland #ObesityPrevention

🚨 WE'RE HIRING: Policy and Public Affairs Manager to support and coordinate the work of the Scottish Obesity Alliance. Join us to help shape policy and drive action to tackle obesity in Scotland. Find out more and apply: https://rcpsg.ac.uk/work-with-us/policy-and-public-affairs-manager

New public polling shows 83% of Scots agree the Scottish Government must act to make healthy food convenient and affordable for everyone. Scotland is calling for action - our manifesto reflects that call. Three must‑haves. One fairer, healthier Scotland. #GoodFoodFuture

Obesity Action Scotland@obesityactionsc.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Scotland’s #GoodFoodFuture starts today. On #WorldObesityDay we launch our joint manifesto with new polling showing 2/3 of Scots want healthier food environments to protect the health of the public. Scotland is calling for action — and we’re answering that call. Link in bio.

Scotland’s #GoodFoodFuture starts today. On #WorldObesityDay we launch our joint manifesto with new polling showing 2/3 of Scots want healthier food environments to protect the health of the public. Scotland is calling for action — and we’re answering that call. Link in bio.

Scotland’s #GoodFoodFuture is coming. On 4 March #WorldObesityDay, we launch our joint manifesto and new public polling on Scotland’s food system—setting out clear actions for the next Scottish Government. Three must haves. One fairer, healthier Scotland.

Today’s update to the Nutrient Profiling Model is a major step forward. Obesity Action Scotland welcomes this long‑overdue alignment with modern dietary advice—lower free sugar thresholds and higher fibre thresholds reflect what we now know supports healthier diets.

Obesity Health Alliance@oha-updates.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Today the government has published an update to the Nutrient Profiling Model ending years of waiting for this fundamental tool to catch up with modern dietary advice. Read our Executive Director, Katharine Jenner’s response below & find out more here ⬇️ obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2026/01/27/g...

🚀 A “moonshot” to end obesity — but are we going far and fast enough? Read Dr Andrew Fraser, Chair of the OAS Steering Group, on what it will take to create a fair, healthy weight future in Scotland 👉 tinyurl.com/84b7njfr

PHS projects up to 3.3m adults in Scotland could be living with excess weight by 2040 — a major warning for our NHS. But it’s not inevitable. With bold, joined-up action, Scotland can change course. 📘 tinyurl.com/mpa4r2t3

Announcing new event: Obesity: one of the most pressing public health challenges of our times. Book your space here: www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/obesity

Obesity

Obesity is one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time, and this expertly curated programme offers a rare opportunity to explore it from multiple angles—scientific, societal, and glo...

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Interim Head of OAS, Robin Ireland, is taking part in the NIHR School for Public Health Research webinar series on Health and risk communication. Robin is speaking on 'Sport and public health' on Wed 19 Nov. Details here: sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve... @uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

Health and risk communication for public health network webinar series - NIHR School for Public Health Research

The SPHR Network for Health and risk communication for public health is excited to announce an upcoming lunchtime webinar series. The series will explore a range of topics across health and risk commu...

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Announcement: Dr Andrew Fraser, Chair of Obesity Action Scotland’s Steering Group says: “It’s a great pleasure to announce that Julie Cameron will be taking up her role as Head of our unit at the Royal College in the New Year". More details here: www.obesityactionscotland.org/news/new-hea...

👋We're hiring! A position for a Policy and Communications Officer is now open! Full details of the role 🔗 www.obesityactionscotland.org/news/were-hi...

Any good news on diet is in very short supply'. OAS Steering Group Chair Dr Andrew Fraser's blog on the Scottish Health Survey. It's not an encouraging read. www.obesityactionscotland.org/blogs/the-sc...

Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for children's health.

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Advertising works 👏 That's why companies spend so much money on it💸 We should be particularly worried in how it influences the behaviour of young people. Excellent new report out by @CR_UK bit.ly/3HsKcol

Researchers at Ulster University are recruiting UK adults (18+) with a BMI of 25+ to take part in an online survey They're exploring chronotype, eating behaviours, exercise timing preference and lifestyle factors Survey: redcap.science.ulster.ac.uk/redcap/surve...

Join our young activists in calling for a #CommercialBreak! 😎 It's time to turn up the volume. 👊 Help us demand better from Junk Food Giants, by putting our posters all over your area — from your window to the local notice boards! Or taking a selfie like Farid & Alice. bb2030.co/xoct

The Scottish Food Coalition is looking for a new Chair to guide the strategic direction of their work. 🍽️ Join a diverse coalition of 60+ groups working for a transition to a fair, healthy, and sustainable food system in Scotland. 📲 Visit: short-link.me/19qtQ to find out more and apply.

👋New Vacancy! Do you have experience in public health, leadership and shaping policy? If so, the role of Head of Obesity Action Scotland could be the one for you 🤝 Full details of the role 🔗http://bit.ly/4fgsbG1

There is so much media noise about weight loss drugs. But they can only ever be a small part of any solution to the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Scotland. We must focus more on prevention and building healthier food environments. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Demand for weight loss drugs is becoming unsustainable, say pharmacists

Industry group says treatments may need to be restricted to the most overweight

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UK Govt new 10-year Health Plan for England sets out commitments to restrict junk food ads targeted at children, ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under 16s and update standards for healthy school meals. We look forward to Scotland progressing similar policies here.

Good to see the UK Government announcing the introduction of mandatory healthiness targets for retail food outlets. We look forward to Scotland following suit, restricting outdoor advertising of junk food and ensuring healthy school meals. Read our comment: tinyurl.com/y4swcd7z

Our June newsletter has made its way to your inbox 📩 Features include: 📣Highlights from OAS & SOA Conference 📒Key policy publications including HFSS promotions 📝OAS & SOA Commonwealth Games petition update Subscribe here 👉 tinyurl.com/yc72dehy

Today, we & @soa-25.bsky.social submitted a public petition to 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games Company calling for a health promoting, family friendly Games, free of HFSS food and drink and other health harming products. Find out more: tinyurl.com/4fwb9tfb

Our new blog discusses Scotland’s newly published Population Health Framework. We welcome the priority afforded to improving healthy weight in the Framework, but further actions and commitments are needed to make this priority a reality. Find out more ➡️ tinyurl.com/2rcyfuuu

We welcome Scottish Government initiating regulation on retail HFSS promotions. Positive to see some forms of price promotions, like multi-buys and unlimited refills, included. Also covers key locations like checkouts and store entrances. tinyurl.com/2hak727c

💡Speaker spotlight from our & @obesityactionsc.bsky.social conference last week. Today's focus is on the session on Food Promotions and Inequalities in Obesity and speaker Alana McDonald from @fsscot.bsky.social. Find out more: tinyurl.com/4xe8sudh