NO
Susan Cotton, adoption manager, Action for Children
When recruiting adopters we have to look at a whole host of criteria and obesity is not automatically an exclusion factor.
Everyone is subject to a medical examination, we discuss lifestyle concerns and advise on health, including obesity if it is an issue.
Obviously if an individual is obese then it will have a direct impact on their overall health, as there are serious health risks associated. We have to take this seriously as we are looking for permanent homes for children.
We would advise potential adopters on where to get help to lower their health risks and alter their lifestyle, working together to make an adoption possible.
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