Weight Loss Medications (GLP-1s) and Eating Disorders Workshop Programme

13:30 – 13:35

WELCOME
Opening remarks and introduction

Speaker:

Beat Representative

13:35 – 13:45

INTRODUCTION

Introduce the workshop and provide a background on GLP-1 and eating disorders.

13:45 – 14:30

LIVED EXPERIENCE

Panel:
Experts-by-Experience alongside the COURAGE team

Dr Rebecca Stone Professor Louisa Ells and Dr Jordan Marwood

Discussion Topic:
Exploring the challenges and opportunities associated with GLP-1 therapy, with a focus on lived experience, access, education, and ongoing support.

14:30 – 14:45

BREAK

14:45 – 15:30

CLINICAL PRACTICE AND POLICY

Panel:

Dr Ellen Fallows

Ursula Philpot

Dr Carol Kan

Gabi Brady

Dr Katherine Morton

Neha Ramaiya

Discussion Topic:
Exploring the current challenges and considerations for clinical practice and health policy in relation to GLP-1 therapy.

15:30 – 15:45

BREAK

15:45 – 16:30

RESEARCH

Panel:
Researchers in lived experience of GLP-1 therapies, including work in eating disorder populations, researchers specialising in addiction science, and pharmacists.

Discussion Topics:

• Current research perspectives on GLP-1 therapy and its relationship with eating disorders
• Emerging views on the future of GLP-1 therapy in clinical and non-clinical contexts
• Key gaps and priorities for future research in this field

Speakers:

Dr Abigail Pickard

Dr Marie Spreckley

Dr Zoe Kolokotroni

Hannah Beba

16:30-17:00

FINAL REFLECTIONS AND PANEL DISCUSSION

This session is to reflect on the day and discuss next steps. This may include discussions on:

• Answering any key remaining delegate questions
• Reflecting on key learnings from each session
• Applying learnings into practice
• Key resources/networks to take away and build upon