The move will see 15 clinics piloted across England to support around 1,000 children a year, who are aged between two and 18 and experiencing health issues related to severe obesity.
At the clinics children will be supported to lose weight through tailored packages, developed with families involving diet plans, coaching and mental health treatment.
Group sessions will also be provided with dieticians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, youth workers and a paediatrician.
An existing obesity support service at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, which has been running for three years, is the model for the pilot clinics. This focuses on a multi-agency approach, which combines nutritional, mental health, medical and social care support.
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