Primary care is key to tackling obesity but 'needs more support'
By Liz Wells 24 September 2025
Primary care services can play a vital role in helping people with obesity, but need more support, new research reveals.
Government introduces healthier food standards to give babies best start in life
By Liz Wells 22 August 2025
DHSC has unveiled new guidelines for commercial baby food to reduce salt and sugar, along with clearer labelling to help parents make informed decisions.
Programme to tackle obesity through pharmacies and community access
By Liz Wells 12 August 2025
NHS patients living with obesity could get cutting-edge help to improve their health, thanks to a new programme backed by up to £85m from the government and pharmaceutical company Lilly.
Postcode lottery in accessing weight loss jabs revealed
By Lee Peart 08 August 2025
A postcode lottery in accessing the Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) weight loss medication has been revealed.
Patients need support to keep weight off after treatment ends
By Liz Wells 05 August 2025
Patients coming off obesity medication or finishing a weight management programme should be offered support to help keep the weight off and stay healthy long-term, according to NICE’s updated quali...
Study reveals most cost-effective obesity surgery
By Lee Peart 22 July 2025
Gastric Bypass has been found to be the most clinically and cost effective form of surgery for people with severe obesity.
Healthcare professionals doubt NHS' ability to provide ongoing care for weight loss jabs
By Liz Wells 21 July 2025
More than 90% of healthcare professionals doubt the NHS can provide safe, ongoing care for patients on weight loss jabs, new research reveals.
Weight of the world
By Liz Wells 21 July 2025
Westminster Health Forum’s latest webinar examined the way forward for developing effective weight management, care and prevention strategies.
Government launches Good Food Cycle to transform Britain's food system
By Liz Wells 21 July 2025
The Government has unveiled its new Good Food Cycle framework, which aims to drive a generational change in the nation’s relationship with food.
Government-funded projects to help bring healthy food to those who need it most
By Liz Wells 08 July 2025
Households that may struggle to eat nutritious meals due to a lack of accessible healthy options are to receive government support through six projects across the UK, the Science and Technology Pet...
Government partners with supermarkets and food makers to tackle obesity epidemic
By Liz Wells 30 June 2025
A 'world-first' partnership between government and food retailers and manufacturers is set to tackle the obesity epidemic.
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