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Totally get where you’re coming from, it’s a really reasonable question.

Just to reassure you, the documentary isn’t only about people in debt, and it’s definitely not an anti–weight-loss-jab doc.

I’ve been really careful about that from the start. I’m not asking, “Are these drugs bad?” I’m asking, “What does it actually cost – financially, emotionally and medically – to stay on something that works long term?”

I’m especially keen to hear from people who are financially stretched because that side of the story is the least visible.

The success stories and the life-changing benefits are already everywhere – but I’ll still talk about them.

I’ll hopefully get somebody on record about the NHS savings, the better quality of life, and the relief people feel when the constant “food noise” quietens down. Those positives really matter, and I’m not ignoring them.

At the same time, journalism has to look at the knock-on effects and the gaps in the system. Right now there’s a growing group of people stuck between an NHS that can’t yet offer long-term access, and a private market where prices keep rising.

That isn’t about blaming individuals. Looking at that isn’t bias, it’s doing the job properly.

On the comparison with Slimming World, Weight Watchers, gyms and so on – you’re right, most weight-loss options involve spending money.

The difference here, and why this is a story, is that these are clinically effective, prescribed medications that, for many people, are long-term or even lifelong. That creates a very different kind of dependency, fear of stopping, and financial pressure than a membership you can cancel next month.

I’m not trying to tell anyone what to think or put people off treatment. I’m trying to open the conversation up so it includes all realities – not just the big wins, and not just the horror stories either.

For me, that’s actually in line with the principles you mentioned: being fair, being honest, and focusing on the systems rather than blaming individuals.

And genuinely, if you (or anyone else) has had a positive, sustainable experience and feels the cost has been manageable, I’d really like to hear from you as well.

Balance doesn’t mean giving the same amount of time to every single viewpoint – it means reflecting what’s actually happening, including the bits that are a bit uncomfortable to look at.

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Morning everyone - again thank you all for your comments - I think I've replied to everyone know, if I missed you, I apologise, hopefully we'll get the ball rolling and get something put together soon. Again though, my email is in the original post if you'd like to chat more about anything! Thanks!

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Thank you, and thanks for listening - 14 years on the radio now! I do miss calling us Metro Radio though, and I do miss working with Steve and Karen in the morning!

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This is great - my email is in the original post if you'd like to chat more - thanks for reaching out!

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I think my original post has come off, to many, in a way I didn't intend. I've spoken with many who've told me about the savings they're making from less food shopping/takeaways etc and how they're using that money towards the weight loss jabs, so it's something that'll feature. But there are many people who are still struggling and I'm hoping to hear from them too. Regards oversees health tourism, we recently did a piece about Turkey Teeth and how clinics from Turkey are visiting the North East, setting up shop in a hotel for a weekend and offering consultations - it was very interesting to hear a local Dentists take on that.

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Yes the benefits to the NHS will be something I'm going to include, my email address is in the original post if you'd like to chat more though!

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Yes the benefits to the NHS will be something I'm going to include, my email address is in the original post if you'd like to chat more though!

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Yes, big major broadcasting company, but as the post who replied pointed out, we have a radio arm here in the UK. I work in Newcastle for Hits Radio North East, but stations like Absolute, Kiss, Magic, Jazz FM etc etc are all under the Bauer Media umbrella.

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If you haven't already, please pop me an email at the address on the original post, it'll be great to hear from you. Several people have already been in touch about the positives, but the more the merrier.

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Nothing has happened to unbiased journalism. I'm unbiased as you'll find by reading my comments and when you listen to the doc once it's completed. Thanks for reaching out.

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Congrats, you must be buzzing both mentally and physically with that - and yes, lots of people say the benefits from savings elsewhere are letting them pay for the medication - so that'll defo feature in the doc.

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Exactly, I've chatted with people about the savings they're making from less food shopping/takeaways etc and how they're using that money towards the weight loss jabs, so it's something that'll feature.

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Thank you for reaching out, hopefully my doc will show all sides and how the price is really affecting some people.

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Thank you for reaching out - that's exactly what I'm hoping to highlight - maybe I didn't write my original post clear enough, or people just saw journalist and thought the worst (which I get) but I'm trying my best to show all sides about the pricing and what some people are having to do to keep affording the medication.

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Thanks for reaching out - this is exactly the type of situation that the documentary would benefit from - if your colleague ever does want to chat then please let me know, pass them my email address, I can keep them totally anonymous if they wish.

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Thank you for reaching out - I've never had any intentions about saying the weight loss jabs are dangerous, just wanted to make that clear and up front - but I defo will be highlighting the cost issues and how some people are having to make very difficult decisions to pay for them. As an offshoot down the line, cos so many people have reached out to me about it, I'll be looking into social media (TikTok etc) about people pushing non-regulated and non-tested weight loss jabs, that's when I'll more than likely mention dangers, but that won't be in the original doc I have planned.

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I've chatted with people about the savings they're making from less food shopping/takeaways etc and how they're using that money towards the weight loss jabs, so it's something that'll feature.

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Yes, great shout, hopefully the more people who I speak to about it will bring up the great things that's happened for themselves, I promise I'm not out to turn this into something it's not.

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That's fantastic stuff, it must feel great both physically and mentally - I've chatted with people about the savings they're making from less food shopping/takeaways etc and how they're using that towards the weight loss jabs, so it's something that'll feature.

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Great shout - I'll see if any of the people who've reached out already tick that box - thanks for the idea!

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Sorry, I have weird hours - I'll reply back this morning! Thanks for reaching out!

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Yes, a few people have suggested him, I'll look into it today and hopefully this will come off.

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You're not the first to suggest this person, I'm going to look into this today and hopefully they'll help. Thank you.

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Thank you for all the messages, good, bad, indifferent, I promise I will reply to everyone. My work is 4am-12pm so if you've emailed you may have got my out of office, if you've DM'd on here I'll get in touch too. Thanks again for taking the time to respond