George Keywood, a body positivity influencer, criticized NHS plans to develop digital apps for managing weight-loss drugs, calling it a "waste of taxpayers' money." He supports broader access to weight-loss treatments but is wary of the potential for unnecessary software spending.

In response, Health Secretary Wes Streeting defended the expansion of weight-loss injections. He argued that access should be determined by clinical need rather than financial capability, pointing out the significant disparity in affordability, as some treatments can exceed £200 a month.

The Digest, 7/6/2025 @100AM, CDT

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