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‘It just fell off him’: Parents turn to private clinics for children’s weight loss jabs
Parents are seeking weight loss jabs for children at private clinics due to a lack of formal NHS guidance, creating uncertainty about eligibility for treatment. The absence of clear NHS protocols has led families to pursue private options for pediatric weight loss interventions.
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