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Waiting list for urgent eating disorder care rises to new record levels

The number of children and young people waiting for urgent eating disorder treatment has risen to record levels, new data shows. Data published on Thursday by NHS England shows growing waiting lists for those under 19 suffering illnesses such as ...

12 May 2022 at 14:25

Children’s lives put at risk due to waits for eating disorder care, say experts

Children and young people’s lives are being put at risk due to the rising numbers waiting for “overstretched and underfunded” eating disorder services, experts have said. New data has shown that the number of children and young people waiting ...

12 May 2022 at 16:25

Food strategy chief doubts impact of new calorie labelling plan

The leader of the Government’s National Food Strategy has said he doubts a new policy compelling restaurants to show the calorie content of dishes will have much effect on diners. Henry Dimbleby, who co-founded the Leon restaurant chain, ...

06 Apr 2022 at 09:55

‘Urgent plan and funding needed for young people’s mental health’

Health leaders fear the rise in children and young people needing treatment for eating disorders is “the tip of the iceberg” as the impact of the pandemic becomes clearer. An “urgent plan” and further funding is needed to get the health ...

12 May 2022 at 17:25

Plea issued as eating disorder patient says their GP Googled their condition

More than two thirds of people with an eating disorder feel their GP did not understand how to help them with their illness, a new poll has found. Almost all (92%) of those with an experience of an eating disorder felt their family ...

28 Feb 2022 at 01:25

National News

Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Signs of orthorexia to watch for

Eating a healthy diet is a vital part of staying well. But, like most things, balance is key – and if it’s taken too far, even healthy eating can became an eating disorder. The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland (BodyWhys.ie) ...

28 Feb 2022 at 13:33

Rising number of children admitted to hospital for eating disorders

Hospital admissions for children with eating disorders have risen dramatically year-on-year, with psychiatrists warning they cannot treat all those who need help. NHS Digital data for England obtained by the PA news agency shows ...

04 Jan 2022 at 01:25

Eating disorder charity urges Scottish Government to avoid menu calorie labels

The UK’s leading eating disorder charity has called on the Scottish Government to scrap plans to label menus with calories. Beat said the move could have a damaging impact on people trying to recover from or living with ...

29 Jun 2022 at 18:55

Sharp rise in teenagers suffering poor mental health – NHS Digital report

There has been a sharp rise in the number of older teenagers who most likely have a mental health disorder, according to new data. One in four 17 to 19-year-olds are now suffering serious mental distress, up from one ...

29 Nov 2022 at 14:04

39% rise in number of children needing help for serious mental health problems

There has been a dramatic rise in the number of children needing treatment for serious mental health problems including eating disorders, figures show. NHS data analysed by the PA news agency shows a 39% rise in a ...

03 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Rise in children getting treatment for eating disorders, psychiatrists warn

There has been a 66% rise in children and young people receiving urgent eating disorder treatment since 2019, a Royal College has warned. Analysis of data by the Royal College of Psychiatrists also found a rise ...

02 Mar 2023 at 00:01

Derry News

"I was determined to not let my eating disorder define who I am"

Conor Doherty has suffered with an eating disorder since he was in his early teens. He asked for medical help on multiple occasions but he never received the professional support he needed. Speaking to Derry ...

31 Mar 2023 at 18:33

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