Value for Money
Childhood obesity
Published 9 September 2020
5 recommendations
Department of Health and Social Care
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This report examines the effectiveness of the government’s approach to reducing childhood obesity in England.
Recommendations (5)
Source: NAO Recommendations Tracker
Department of Health and Social Care
Rec 1
Accepted
Implemented
The Department should establish a robust evidence base, commissioning further research if necessary, of what works to establish which interventions in the programme and actions by local authorities work best to reduce childhood obesity.
Department of Health and Social Care
Rec 2
Accepted
Implemented
By autumn 2021, with the Cabinet Office, the Department should introduce stronger mechanisms into the Childhood Obesity Programme that will hold other departments responsible for delivering their projects.
Department of Health and Social Care
Rec 3
Accepted
Implemented
In line with the timing of the proposed spending review, the government should target support and funding to local authorities and population groups who have the greater obesity problems.
Department of Health and Social Care
Rec 4
Accepted
Implemented
By spring 2021, the Department should have established its timetable for responding to consultations and for implementing all elements in the programme, including the measures relating to children announced in the new obesity strategy in July 2020.
Department of Health and Social Care
Rec 5
Accepted
Implemented
The Department should provide greater support to local authorities to help them implement efforts to reduce childhood obesity.