Childhood obesity rises to almost one in 10 in first year of school

Childhood obesity rises to almost one in 10 in first year of school

By Lee Peart 05 November 2024

Almost one in 10 children are clinically obese when they begin their first year of school, new NHS figures have revealed.

MHRA asks doctors to watch out for obesity injection misuse

By Liz Wells 25 October 2024

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is urging healthcare professionals to be alert for patients who may be misusing obesity injections.

Obesity Health Alliance calls for urgent review of obesity services in England

By Liz Wells 16 October 2024

More than 200 NHS healthcare professionals have written to the Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting for the launch of the Obesity Health Alliance’s “Treatment of Overweight and Obesity Po...

Greater Manchester announces weight loss medication study

By Lee Peart 15 October 2024

A partnership to better understand weight loss medication has been announced at the Government’s International Investment Summit.

One in eight toddlers and primary school aged children obese

By Liz Wells 25 September 2024

Around one in eight children aged between two and 10 in England are obese, new statistics reveal.

Healthcare costs increase with BMI

By Liz Wells 21 August 2024

Healthcare costs for people living with obesity increased by approximately 35% from 2015 to 2019, a new study suggests.

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Senior Consultant – Care & Support

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frederica-diamanta

Medical Officer of Health

Approximately USD $140,000

Peel, Ontario (CA)Approximately USD $140,000

RECRUITER: Regional Municipality of Peel

Senior Consultant – Care & Support

£65k-75k (subject to experience), potential bonus up to 15% and benefits

Central London/hybrid£65k-75k (subject to experience), potential bonus up to 15% and benefits

RECRUITER: Campbell Tickell

Principal/Senior Trading Standards Officer

ME12/ME13 - £42,324 - £49,551 per annum, plus Essential User Car Allowance of £963 per annum

London (Greater)ME12/ME13 - £42,324 - £49,551 per annum, plus Essential User Car Allowance of £963 per annum

RECRUITER: London Borough of Merton