Have the government re-evaluate the new measures for the 'obesity strategy'

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

I'm proposing that they put a more practical solution in place, for example:

1. Make the sugar/alcohol free option more available.
2. Weight loss surgery should be more accessible on the NHS.
3. Reduce the cost of gym membership.
4. Make the healthy option more affordable.

The government has failed to consider that most people can't afford to live a healthier lifestyle. A BBC reporter, has said that obesity is more likely an issue in deprived areas.
The new measures are harmful to those who have eating disorders. According to NHS digital, there were 11,117 hospital admissions directly for obesity in 2018/19 & 16,489 admissions in the same year for eating disorders. Living in a society where calorie counting & diet culture is the norm won't help.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign these petitions:

Review proposed obesity measures to help those with eating disorders: Review proposed obesity measures to help those with eating disorders

Stop the plan to include calorie counts on menus: Stop the plan to include calorie counts on menus

Timeline

31 Jul 2020	Petition opened for signatures
6 Aug 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 6 Aug 2020

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