Obesity stigma education for all
A practical workshop for healthcare professionals on recognising and reducing weight bias, promoting person-centred communication and creating more inclusive experiences for people living with obesity.
Date: Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Time: 6pm
Venue: St Mary’s Lecture Hall St Mary’s Hospital Campus, Phoenix Park, Dublin,
The objective of the workshop is to support professionals to recognise, understand and help reduce obesity stigma in practice. The session will promote respectful, person-centred communication and support participants to reflect on attitudes, language and behaviours that may contribute to weight bias or stigma. It will also provide practical approaches to help create more inclusive, supportive and non-stigmatising experiences for people living with obesity.
This workshop is tailored to professionals working in patient-facing roles, including nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, GPs and other relevant professionals who engage directly with people living with obesity. This event is hosted by Safefood, with the Association for the Study of Obesity Ireland (ASOI) and the Irish Coalition for People Living with Obesity (ICPO).
Programme
6.00 pm Registration and light refreshments
6.30pm Workshop facilitated by:
- Dr Jean O’Connell, Consultant Endocrinologist, St Vincent’s Hospital and Chair of the Association for the Study of Obesity in Ireland
- Susie Birney, Executive Director, Irish Coalition for People Living with Obesity
8.00pm Close
Getting there from Heuston Station by public transport: From Heuston Station, take Dublin Bus Route 80 towards Liffey Valley. Alight at the stop for St Mary’s Hospital. From there, it is approximately a 10-15 minute walk to St Mary’s Lecture Hall on the St Mary’s Hospital Campus.
Attendees are advised to check the Transport for Ireland Journey Planner or TFI Live App before travelling for the most up-to-date route, stop and departure information.
Parking: Parking is available onsite. Spaces may be limited, so attendees are advised to allow extra time on arrival and follow signage or gate staff directions. The workshop will take place in St Mary’s Lecture Hall.
