Eating · United Kingdom
Most areas in England cutting eating-disorder help for under-18s
BBC analysis finds the majority of NHS regions planning cuts to specialist eating-disorder care for children and adolescents.
The BBC's reporting finds that most English regions are planning cuts to specialist eating-disorder services for under-18s, despite rising demand and clinical evidence that early intervention is critical for adolescent anorexia in particular.
Royal College and clinician groups warn that the cuts will widen waiting lists and worsen outcomes.
Read the full BBC report for the regional breakdown and clinical context.
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