Report on Clinical Results and Patient Data from NHS Excess Weight Clinics

May 12, 2026, 17:00

Introduction

Since 2021, NHS England has used specialist Complications from Excess Weight (CEW) clinics to treat children and teenagers with severe obesity.

Main Body

To enter these clinics, patients must have a body mass index (BMI) above the 99.6 percentile and a related health problem. They must be referred by a GP or a children's specialist. Data shows that 6,497 patients have been treated across about 40 centers. The largest group consists of teenagers aged 13 to 17, with 3,137 patients. However, there are also many young children, including 423 patients aged four or younger and 1,088 patients between five and eight years old. Clinical reviews presented at the European Congress on Obesity highlight that many patients have other serious health issues. For example, 30% of patients had liver disease related to metabolic dysfunction, while 17% suffered from both high blood pressure and sleep apnea. Additionally, 6% were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The report also emphasized a link between obesity and neurological conditions, noting that 30% of patients have autism and 24% have learning disabilities. Treatment includes personalized care plans with nutrition advice, psychological support, and coaching. Furthermore, around 400 patients were given weight-loss injections. Research suggests that CEW patients lost 10kg more over two years compared to those receiving standard community care. Consequently, the Department of Health and Social Care has introduced rules to limit the advertising of high-calorie foods and restrict new fast-food restaurants near schools to improve public health.

Conclusion

CEW clinics currently provide a specialized service for children with severe obesity and the serious health problems that often accompany it.

Learning

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Vocabulary Learning

specialist (adj.)

Having expert knowledge or skill in a particular area

Example:The specialist recommended a personalized diet plan.

complications (n.)

Problems or difficulties that arise as a result of a disease or treatment

Example:The report highlighted several complications associated with obesity.

BMI (n.)

Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight

Example:Patients with a BMI above the 99.6 percentile were referred to the clinic.

percentile (n.)

A statistic indicating the relative standing of a value within a data set

Example:The 99.6 percentile means that most people have a lower BMI.

referral (n.)

The act of directing a patient to a specialist or service

Example:Patients were referred by a GP or a children's specialist.

clinical (adj.)

Relating to the observation and treatment of patients in a medical setting

Example:Clinical reviews were presented at the European Congress on Obesity.

highlight (v.)

To emphasize or draw attention to something

Example:The study highlighted the link between obesity and neurological conditions.

metabolic (adj.)

Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism

Example:Metabolic dysfunction can lead to liver disease and diabetes.

dysfunction (n.)

A loss of normal function or performance

Example:Metabolic dysfunction was found in 30% of the patients.

blood pressure (n.)

The force of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels

Example:Seventeen percent of patients suffered from high blood pressure.

diagnosed (v.)

To determine the nature of an illness or problem by examination

Example:Six percent were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

neurological (adj.)

Relating to the nervous system and its disorders

Example:Neurological conditions such as autism were noted in the report.

personalized (adj.)

Tailored to the individual needs or characteristics

Example:The clinic offers personalized care plans for each child.

nutrition (n.)

The process of obtaining and using food for growth and health

Example:Nutrition advice is part of the treatment program.