The comments made by Liz Kendall, the Science Secretary, on 27 June 2026.
Almost 1 in 3 adults in this country are living with obesity – that’s millions of people who deserve real support.
These pioneering projects will meet people where they are – whether that is through a pharmacy round the corner, an app on their phone, or support in their own language. For a parent trying to give their child the best start, or someone who has struggled to access help for years, that can make all the difference.
The evidence these projects generate will help remove the barriers that have stopped too many people getting they help they need, shaping better health services in the future for every one of us.