Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 71803

Eating Disorders: Mental Health Services

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 15 September 2025

Question

Mr Angus MacDonald

Liberal Democrat — Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the importance of (a) early intervention and (b) prevention before the cure in eating disorder treatment.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed

The Government recognises that the earlier that treatment is provided, the better the chance of short-term recovery. We are committed to ensuring that everyone with an eating disorder can access specialist help.As part of our mission to build an NHS fit f...

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