Northern Ireland's NHS obesity service slips to late autumn, starting with BMI over 45
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Northern Ireland's Department of Health says phase 1 of its Regional Obesity Management Service will now start in late autumn 2026 rather than early autumn, with no firm date yet. Initial access is limited to adults with a BMI above 45 plus at least one of five conditions such as type 2 diabetes or treated high blood pressure, while a separate pilot (OPIP) may help some people with a BMI of 30 to 39.9.
Source: Belfast Live (11 Nov 2026). Image: Belfast Live.