08/09/2026
What if your workplace could be part of the solution?
Obesity costs Northern Ireland an estimated £500 million each year, with the vast majority of this cost falling directly on the shoulders of the business community through reduced productivity and absenteeism.
But tackling obesity in the workplace doesn't mean weigh-ins, restrictive diets or telling people to just eat less and move more. It should mean better support.
As a Specialist Obesity and Weight Management Dietitian, I work with organisations to create workplace programmes that recognise the complexity of weight and health and include nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, behaviour, medications, the working environment and the barriers people face.
And there’s another important piece, reducing weight stigma.
People living with obesity experience judgement, shame and bias including in the workplace. Creating a culture where people feel supported rather than judged can help people engage with their health, seek appropriate support and make sustainable changes.
Weight is only one piece of the wellbeing puzzle. A healthier workforce isn't about making everyone thinner. It's about helping people feel better, function better and have the knowledge, confidence and support to look after their health.
Could your organisation be among the first in Northern Ireland to take a more progressive approach to workplace weight management and wellbeing?
I offer tailored workplace programmes including:
-Tackling weight stigma and bias
-Health assessments
-One to one consultations
-Nutrition workshops and talks
-Support Groups
-Wrap around care for those employees on GLP-1 medications
-Signposting employees to other relevant services
-Cookery demonstrations
-Practical behaviour-change strategies
-Workplace food environment review.
-Bespoke programmes for your workforce and budget
If you’re a business leader, HR professional or workplace wellbeing lead, let’s have a conversation.
Get in touch to discuss how we could support the health and wellbeing of your workforce.
