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Additional pilot schemes for children and families to be launched in 11 local areas  Part of the government’s world-leading obesity strategy and levelling up agenda ahead of launch of new Office for Health Promotion (OHP) Thousands of adults and children will benefit from new services launched across England to help them achieve a healthy weight and boost their wellbeing, as part of the government’s continued drive to tackle obesity.  Launching today (Thursday 1 July), the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme – backed by £12 million of government funding – will offer free on...

Dietary advice among new weight management services offered to tackle obesity Obesity-related illnesses cost the NHS £6 billion a year, the DHSC said (Chris Radburn/PA) Dietary advice, physical activity guidance and support to have healthier habits will be offered as part of the Government’s attempts to tackle obesity. New services – both virtual and in-person – will be offered to thousands of adults and children across England to help them in trying to have a healthier weight and improve their wellbeing, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said. Public health minister Jo C...