Eating disorder charity demand almost triples amid pandemic

Updated: 29/06/2021, 12:42 pm
£5m has been made available to help tackle eating disorders and provide early intervention
Campaigners say a £5 million funding boost to tackle eating disorders has come at a crucial time, with demand for one charity almost tripling amid the pandemic.
Since coronavirus began sweeping the world, more eating disorder patients have been presenting “later and significantly more unwell” than they had previously.
Inquiries to one charity have jumped almost three-fold in the last year, while referrals to child and adolescent mental health services have experienced an “unprecedented increase”.
A national review of eating disorder services was carried out in March, and the Scottish Government has announced a £5m package to expand the range of eating disorder treatments available.

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