The Tackling Obesity Together Conference
This conference aims to raise awareness about the holistic need to raise standards within the bariatric (weight loss surgery) industry. The number of people having weight loss surgery has dramatically increased over the past decade and therefore continued education about this type of surgery, for both health care professionals and patients, has never been so important.
Conference Overview
Unlike other obesity conferences, this educational event brings together a professional and patient audience in 4* luxury.
Conference Objectives for healthcare professionals
- Explore in more depth and understand the patient’s weight loss journey and experience
- Discuss and share evidence based theory and practice
- Promote gold standard outcomes
- Network with other health care providers involved in the weight loss surgery industry
Conference Objectives for prospective and existing patients
For those considering weight loss surgery, or those who have taken that crucial step and had weight loss surgery, this is an opportunity to:
- Meet the experts
- Share tips and experiences with other patients and ‘buddy’ up
- Discuss any concerns and consider future choices like cosmetic surgery
- Have free mini consultations about weight loss surgery with leading bariatric (weight loss) experts
- Have free health checks (BMI, weight, fat %, waist measurement, blood pressure and blood sugar checks)
- Get advice about style and image after weight loss surgery and have a mini-makeover by professional cosmetic advisors
Who should attend
People who are interested in having surgery
existing patientssurgeonsGPsnursesnutritionists/dietitiansfitness trainersweight loss counsellorsmedical providersproduct and manufacturers of equipment
Main programme and conference structure
The main programme for Saturday focuses on presentations from key opinion leaders in bariatric surgery. It is aimed more specifically at educating health care professionals, although patients are more than welcome to attend to find out about all the new and existing developments in the area of bariatric surgery. Alternatively patients may want to attend any of our Saturday Breakout Sessions/Workshops.
The main programme for Sunday is more specifically aimed at educating patients about how to get the best outcome from weight loss surgery, although health professionals are more than welcome to attend to learn more about the patient’s journey. Alternatively health professionals may want to attend any of our Sunday Breakout Sessions/Workshops.
The Tackling Obesity Together Conference gives you the chance to learn more about surgery and aftercare, as well as meet other patients and surgeons, all within the beautiful 4-star Herons’ Reach Hotel. Set in 230 acres of parkland, perfect for exploring, the hotel is a tranquil oasis with a luxury spa. So as well as the conference and dinner on Saturday night, you can enjoy a wonderfully relaxing weekend away, taking advantage of all the hotel has to offer you.
