Speakers

Dr Laura Stewart RD is an award-winning Registered Dietitian and the founder of AppleTree Healthy Lifestyle Consultancy. With over 35 years of experience working within NHS weight management, Laura has held roles as a practitioner, manager, and researcher. Allowing her to provide expert advice and support in multiple aspects of weight management services. Dr Stewart has served as a Professional Adviser to the Scottish Government, contributing to their Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Framework. She is author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters focused on childhood weight management. Laura is a past Chair of the British Dietetic Association’s Obesity Specialist Group. She has led teams responsible for developing key resources, including the BDA’s Obesity Medication’s resource, NHS England’s online training on childhood weight management, and an online adult weight management programme for NHS Scotland.