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private clinics
Coverage of private clinics in the Nexus archive.
- ‘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.
- Health chiefs issue warning over gastric balloon fitted by NHS and private clinics due to 'severe complications'
Health authorities have issued warnings about the gastric balloon procedure, highlighting severe complications linked to its use by both NHS and private clinics. The alert underscores risks associated with the treatment despite its availability through public and private healthcare sectors.