Petition · past parliament
Provide funding for specialist services for children with severe obesity
Closed
544 signatures
What the petition asks
Childhood obesity can be the result and cause of other mental and physical health issues, such as type 2 diabetes, fatty liver and poor mobility. Specialist services and adequate funding for children with severe or morbid obesity (Tier 3) are urgently needed.
A third of children in the UK are overweight or obese; for those with severe or morbid obesity (Tier 3) their weight is physically and emotionally debilitating. Adult Tier 3 services are available and funded but only 7% of LA/CCG provide Tier 3 services for children. The Government needs to provide adequate funding for specialist obesity services for children with complex needs, provide clear guidance on commissioning services and invest in the treatment services needed.
Timeline
| 21 Nov 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 May 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
544
Status
Closed
Opened
21 Nov 2017
Closed
21 May 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.