'I weighed 21st aged 12 - but an NHS clinic changed my life' (opens original article in a new tab)

A 16-year-old from Doncaster lost 43kg through an NHS clinic's program, improving her health and mental well-being after being referred at 12 with severe obesity.

• Ibbie, 16, lost 7st (43kg) through an NHS clinic's program after being referred at 12 with a weight of 21st (136kg).
• The clinic provided holistic care including medical, psychological, and social support, helping Ibbie improve her mental health and avoid a liver transplant.
• The program, part of a national initiative, addresses childhood obesity and its health risks, with Ibbie now considering a career in the NHS to help others.