Bariatric patient, independent Obesity Patient Advocate, My Views are My Own

Joined March 2009
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Angela Chesworth 💙 retweeted
The @SOBAuk WSM is fast approaching so get those abstracts in and maybe present your work at this truly incredible conference* sobauk.co.uk/wsm-2025-abstra… *it’s true because I said so!
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Thank you to All involved in creating these valuable guidelines when treating #peoplelivingwithobesity As patients Paul & I are honoured to have had our #patientsvoiceheard 🗣️ @SOBAuk @dasairway @ObesityWeek @UK_ASO @obesityactionsc
7 Nov 2025
Proud to have been endorsed by DAS, All Scotland Airways Group and SAG on ‘Airway Management in Patients Living with Obesity: Best Practise Guidelines’ associationofanaesthetists-p… #WAMM2025 @dasairway @AllWalesAirway @ScotAirwayGroup
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Angela Chesworth 💙 retweeted
7 Nov 2025
Proud to have been endorsed by DAS, All Scotland Airways Group and SAG on ‘Airway Management in Patients Living with Obesity: Best Practise Guidelines’ associationofanaesthetists-p… #WAMM2025 @dasairway @AllWalesAirway @ScotAirwayGroup
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Thank you @drbeckyblack for all you have achieved to improve the care of #peoplelivingwithobesity Good Luck for your future 💚 Congratulations @drzoeburton I look forward to supporting you & The @SOBAuk Team 💙
Thanks to @drbeckyblack for all her exceptional hard work as Vice President #SOBAlegend! I’m excited to be taking on this new role and to see you in London at the @SOBAuk WSM 12th December- a fantastic programme awaits!
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Angela Chesworth 💙 retweeted
Thanks to @drbeckyblack for all her exceptional hard work as Vice President #SOBAlegend! I’m excited to be taking on this new role and to see you in London at the @SOBAuk WSM 12th December- a fantastic programme awaits!
Myself and the team are delighted to confirm @drzoeburton as the Vice President of @SOBAuk Zoe brings a huge amount of experience particularly in managing paediatric and young people living with obesity. She is also incredibly dynamic and motivated so we have to up our game!
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Angela Chesworth 💙 retweeted
Like cancer or diabetes, obesity is a disease—it deserves recognition and treatment on its own. Don't wait for complications. 📌 Seek help from a qualified professional. 👉 Timely care matters. #IFSO
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Angela Chesworth 💙 retweeted
Our @CPOC_News is looking for its next Patient Lead 🙌 This is a voluntary leadership role, where you’ll: ▶️Work with the CPOC Board ▶️Ensure the patient voice is heard If you know someone who may be interested in this opportunity, share this link 👉ow.ly/1FS950WKj0x
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Congratulations to the winners and Thank you @RCoANews for awarding colleagues who improve the health of patients 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #patientsvoiceheard
Nominations for our PatientsVoices@RCoA Awards 2026 are now open! The Awards recognise innovative projects and initiatives that have made a tangible improvement to patients’ experience of anaesthesia and perioperative care. Find out how to nominate 👉 rcoa.ac.uk/patients/patient-…
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Really excited and honoured to be invited to speak at ROBAC 2025 and @SOBAuk @drbeckyblack is there too Looks a great programme apssregional.com/wp-content/… #appsrobac2025 @SOBAuk
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#Anaesthesia2025 Why not continue your learning with this FREE webinar to assist you in improving the health & care of #peoplelivingwithobesity 💥Register Today 💥 sobauk.co.uk/event-details/s…
Bookings have been open for 12 hours and we are blown away by the response! We are almost at 500 registrations and climbing Glad you are as excited to see the guidance as we are to share Thanks……still loads of time to book your spot sobauk.co.uk/event-details/s…
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Bookings have been open for 12 hours and we are blown away by the response! We are almost at 500 registrations and climbing Glad you are as excited to see the guidance as we are to share Thanks……still loads of time to book your spot sobauk.co.uk/event-details/s…
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Angela Chesworth 💙 retweeted
Myself and Team @SOBAuk will reveal some exciting webinar news in the next few days In the mean time……..be free and ready on June 5 for some great online CPD and a some new content!

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Great opportunity 👇🏻
I’m hiring! Exciting new opportunity to join our team at UCL Centre for Obesity Research as a Research Assistant to help support my NIHR fellowship on Obesity & Kidney Failure. If you’re interested click the link below Closing date 21st April 2025 ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search…
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Angela Chesworth 💙 retweeted
I’m hiring! Exciting new opportunity to join our team at UCL Centre for Obesity Research as a Research Assistant to help support my NIHR fellowship on Obesity & Kidney Failure. If you’re interested click the link below Closing date 21st April 2025 ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search…
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Angela Chesworth 💙 retweeted
20 Mar 2025
How do weight loss medications affect the way our bodies function? @ranvir01 hears from Professor @GilesYeo from the University of Cambridge ℹ️ Weight Loss Jabs: Getting To The Right People? 🎙️Ranvir Singh 📆Tonight on ITV1 ⏰8:30pm
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Angela Chesworth 💙 retweeted
Fasting at work during #Ramadan can be challenging but can also bring strength and resilience. @dr_imranahmad and @sally_ghazali share their experiences as anaesthetists fasting during Ramadan in their blog from 2023. ow.ly/Q6Ti50V89Tj
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Angela Chesworth 💙 retweeted
Happy #WorldObesityDay 2025. #Obesity is not a choice, #obesity is a complex, relapsing, progressive condition & NOT personal responsibility! Lets work together to change the food environment, health inequity & focus on the wider system & NOT the individual #ChangingSystems
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Angela Chesworth 💙 retweeted
🌍 Tomorrow's #WorldObesityDay! It’s time to spotlight the systems—not individuals—that drive obesity. From health & food systems to our environments, real change starts with systemic action. 📢 Join us in pushing for a healthier, more equitable 🌍! 👉 worldobesityday.org
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