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Obese patients at Scotland's largest health board could be referred to a private weight-loss company under a new pilot scheme.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has awarded a two-year contract to provide weight management services to Weight Watchers following a tendering process.
The health board said the use of Weight Watchers does not replace its own weight management service while funding for the pilot has not been diverted from any existing services.
A statement from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said: " This new development is being piloted to enhance the existing arrangements to support patients with weight management.
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/weight-watchers-handed-nhs-contract-154737245.html#mpSTLB0
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has awarded a two-year contract to provide weight management services to Weight Watchers following a tendering process.
The health board said the use of Weight Watchers does not replace its own weight management service while funding for the pilot has not been diverted from any existing services.
A statement from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said: " This new development is being piloted to enhance the existing arrangements to support patients with weight management.
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/weight-watchers-handed-nhs-contract-154737245.html#mpSTLB0