Patients turn to private weight‑loss injections as NHS waiting lists swell
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 16:54 UTC
- Sources: BBC UK News
With NHS waiting lists for weight‑loss programmes projected to reach ten years in some regions, a health board reports a four‑fold increase in demand over the past year. Many patients are opting for private bariatric injections to avoid long delays, reflecting broader pressures on public health services.
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