Part of the debate – in the Senedd on 2 February 2022.
Motion NDM7903 Darren Millar
To propose that the Senedd:
1. Expresses its concern that nearly two thirds of adults in Wales are currently overweight or obese.
2. Notes that COVID-19 has a disproportionate effect on those living with obesity, with more than half of critical care admissions having a BMI of over 30.
3. Further notes that weight-management services were paused or adapted as the Welsh NHS treated COVID patients.
4. Calls on the Welsh Government to:
a) urgently reopen those weight-management services which have been paused during the pandemic;
b) indicate when specialist multidisciplinary weight-management services will be expanded across Wales; and
c) provide extra funding to ensure that weight-management services are able to cope with increased need.