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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 6 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 July 2021 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 12 July 2021. A substantive answer was provided by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 July 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Diabetes: Diets

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the pilot low calorie diet programme launched in 2020 includes children under the age of 16.

Answer

The National Health Service low calorie diet (LCD) programme does not include children under the age of 16 years old. However, NHS England and NHS Improvement continue to monitor the latest evidence to inform future updates to the eligibility. NHS England and NHS Improvement launched the pilot program in September 2020, following a commitment in the NHS Long Term Plan. It provides LCD treatment for adults between 18 and 65 years of age living with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28088
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Children Diets Diabetes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk