Addressee: Department of Health and Social Care · Source location: Page 12, point a
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.
Response position:
Accepted
Delivery:
Implemented
· 07/2022
· Confirmed by NAO
Addressee: Department of Health and Social Care · Source location: Page 12, point b
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.
Response position:
Accepted
Delivery:
Implemented
· 12/2022
Addressee: Department of Health and Social Care · Source location: Page 12, point c
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.
Response position:
Accepted
Delivery:
Implemented
· 03/2021
· Confirmed by NAO
Addressee: Department of Health and Social Care · Source location: Page 12, point d
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.
Response position:
Accepted
Delivery:
Implemented
· Confirmed by NAO
Addressee: Department of Health and Social Care · Source location: Page 12, point e
The Department should provide greater support to local authorities to help them implement efforts to reduce childhood obesity.
Response position:
Accepted
Delivery:
Implemented
· 03/2021
· Confirmed by NAO