MEND
MEND's mission is to inspire children, families and adults to lead and sustain fitter, healthier and happier lives – with a focus on changing the behaviours that cause obesity.
"The rise in the levels of overweight and obesity in young people is now reaching epidemic proportions with major financial consequences. Experts continue to tell us that tackling the obesity problem requires evidence-based, practical action, focussed on prevention and early intervention.
MEND offers exactly this. In line with key NHS aims and objectives and based on a 20 year world class research partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London Institute of Child Health, MEND delivers over 1000 child weight management programmes each year, impacting over 30,000 participants to date.
This website has been designed to support you in keeping abreast of key developments in the agenda for tackling overweight and obesity levels. Our team of experts can provide you with briefings from our extensive evidence base and our policy research to help you debate this key issue and to answer your constituent's queries as effectively as possible.
If you are an MP, I urge you to see for yourself how MEND's Programmes are making a difference to families in your constituency, by visiting your nearest programme."
Harry MacMillan
Chief Executive, MEND
For a real insight into how MEND is helping families, watch our short film.
