Training to support to help those living with obesity

A new programme has been announced to support children, adults and families to achieve and maintain a healthier weight through £100m of new government support. As well as investment in weight management services to be made available through the NHS and councils,  and access to the free NHS 12 week weight loss plan app  there will be funding towards upskilling healthcare professionals to support those in early years and childhood with intervention and enhanced training packages.

DHSC Press release: New specialised support to help those living with obesity to lose weight, 4 March 2021

Published: 8 March 2021