You Can't End Child Obesity By Simply Saying 'Eat Less

From the start to the end of primary school, the number of children living with obesity doubles. The latest data shows one fifth of children aged 10-11 in England live with the condition.

However, the reasons why a child becomes obese can be complex, and the solutions differ too.

The Care of Childhood Obesity clinic at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children has been supporting young people since the early 2000s - and the NHS is keen to learn from its progress.

The COCO clinic is a collaboration between clinicians and researchers from the University of Bristol, University Hospitals Bristol and the National Institute for Health.

It takes a holistic approach to treating obesity that combines nutritional advice, psychological and social support, and medical interventions.

Now, drawing on the clinic's experience and expertise, 1,000 children a year with severe obesity will get intensive support with a pilot of 15 NHS projects across the country.