Free weight-loss jabs for overweight, unemployed Brits?

Unemployed people living with obesity in the UK could get free access to weight-loss drug semaglutide.

A trial is set to get underway, looking at whether the drug can help people back into work and reduce pressure on the health service.

[davidwaddington]

there are quite a few people who sit in the House of Commons that could do with this jab.

[SprocketsTV]

I wonder which one of his mates will get the contract.?

[andrewjohn]

The government should look at all the ultra-processed foods on sale

[beakytwitch]

First create the obesity problem with bad dietary advice that promotes carbs and opposes fats. Then foist a guilt trip on the population for the success of that bad advice. Then quack for Big Pharma high profit salves. What could possibly go wrong ? 😂😂😂

[kipp]

Another way to violate peoples human rights.
"Get the jab or your money gets stopped".

[janelindsey]

Anyone who takes these drugs is gambling with their life ...

[bluehorizons]

I was given this because I have Type2 diabetes. What a nightmare! Raging diarrhea every day, so bad that I couldn't go out of the house. Cramps and nausea 24/7. Absolutely no appetite, and that included drinks, so no nourishment at all being taken in. I stopped using it after 2weeks it was so awful. Yes, I lost weight but not in a healthy way and I was too sick to work or exercise. I think they just want lots of guinea pigs to try out the new semaglutide drugs from India.

[BadlydrawnBen]

It's not free it's expensive and it's life long with negative permanent health consequences

[BLzBob.]

Unethical. If he wants to help the jobless obese, give them free sessions in a gym. And say if you don't use it you get your benefits reduced.

[mariaridler]

Really is getting ridiculous now, pushing dangerous drugs again!

[stopthewefscam]

He and his family will have shares in the company 😂😂😂😂 WEF puppy

[RampinRabit]

What if an obese person doesn't want to take the drug? Will their unemployment benefits be reduced or stopped?

[mumziam]

Getting people to work by any means would be ok if there was jobs available.. as for the weight loss jab it cant be good for you if the government are happy to promote and give it out for free!

[marionwelsh]

O that will work not. So unemployed people are all overweight is that what he is saying??

[stitchlover]

I suppose they will be safe and effective 4lost work days a year doesnt seem a justification for these new jabs

[mattmathematics]

How about investing in nhs mental health? 🤦
Uk food is becoming worse and worse after brexit. While eu has high standards, companies are putting worse and worse ingredients in our food

[autisticautumn]

These drugs can have some nasty side affects .Do the government really think medicating everyone unemployed and overweight is going to help?

[vincentblack]

Well this is going to fix the NHS... NOT...!!!!

[lucyilly]

I feel like I’m living in some kind of alternative universe. We’ve lost the plot.

[stuartcorbett]

How about issuing the drugs problem and crime first instead of targeting the easy ones how much doesvit cost the health services in treatment for stabbing victims alcohol fuel related violence and of course the methadone problem