weight management services
Barking and Dagenham Council is reviewing a new community-led model for weight management services to address the borough's obesity crisis.
Barking and Dagenham Council's Health Scrutiny Committee reviewed a new healthy weight commissioning model in February 2026. This model aims to address the borough's obesity crisis by shifting from individual-focused programmes to a community-led, whole-population approach. Developed with DDM Health Ltd, the strategy seeks a long-term, sustainable solution, moving away from short-term fixes.
Extensive engagement with stakeholders and residents identified key themes for the new model. These include the need for a single, trusted access point for healthy lifestyle support, practical food education that considers budgets and cultures, and accessible, safe, and local services. The committee reviewed the early impact of this new approach.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council's Health Scrutiny Committee reviewed a new healthy weight commissioning model in February 2026. Source
- The new model aims to address the borough's obesity crisis with a community-led, whole-population approach. Source
- The strategy was developed in partnership with DDM Health Ltd. Source
- Stakeholder engagement identified the need for a single access point for healthy lifestyle support. Source
- Practical food education considering budgets and cultures was identified as a key theme. Source
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