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Stella Aster

Working PhD title: A situational analysis of weight stigma in healthcare in Central Lancashire

Stephanie Beecroft

Working PhD title: A qualitative exploration of local authority approaches to address obesity in the North East and Yorkshire region

Jannis Duplessis
Daisy Forman

Working PhD title: NHS Complications from Excess Weight (CEW) Clinics: A qualitative exploration of how clinics support children, young people and families (CYP&F) from ethnic minority backgrounds

Lawrence Hall
Sarah Iguna
Dawn Power
Kaydee Shepherd

Working PhD title: Exploring support for young people living with higher weight and experiencing eating difficulties

Carrie Wardle

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The Obesity Institute staff work in partnership with national and international governmental and non-governmental organisations, health and social care professionals, and academic researchers to advance research, policy and practice in obesity and related health inequalities. Our partners include UK Coalition of People Living with Obesity (UKCPO), Caroline Steele Paediatric Consultant at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, the Yorkshire Obesity Research Alliance (YORA), West Yorkshire ICB and The Preventative Health Team, Health Directorate, St Helena Government.

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