Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 71566
Eating Disorders: Mental Health Services
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 6 November 2025
Question
Liz Jarvis
Liberal Democrat — Eastleigh
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of support services for eating disorders; and what steps his Department is taking to help prevent eating disorder deaths.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedThe Government recognises that the earlier that treatment is provided, the better the chance of short-term recovery.As part of our mission to build a National Health Service fit for the future, there is a critical need to shift treatment of eating disorde...
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