UK Government to Provide Weight-Loss Jabs to Unemployed in Five-Year Trial

Oct 14, 2024, 10:57 PM

The UK government is planning to introduce a new initiative to provide weight-loss jabs to unemployed individuals as part of a five-year trial. The aim is to help these individuals get back to work and address the economic impact of obesity. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has emphasized the potential monumental impact of this new class of medication on reducing obesity and improving employment rates. The weight-loss drug Wegovy is highlighted as a key component of this initiative, with experts like Sarah Le Brocq, Director of All About Obesity, advocating for increased access to such treatments. The Telegraph reported that this initiative aims to prevent unemployed individuals from holding back the economy.