The Connect service is for children and young people aged 0-18 years with a BMI centile >3.33sd or a BMI centile >98th centile with one or more diagnosed weight related comorbidities or under the care of social services.
The multidisciplinary team is made up of Consultant Paediatrician, Specialist Nurse, Registered Dietitian, Clinical Psychologist and a Therapy Assistant Practitioner.
The service offers individualised packages of care which may include 1:1 sessions or virtual group-based work to help families achieve healthy lifestyle changes.