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Eating Disorders: Mental Health Services

Asked by Sarah GreenLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 12 September 2025UIN 71493

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to publish a framework for community eating disorder services to deliver an Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder treatment pathway.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

NHS England is currently producing new national guidance with sections on binge eating and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). NHS England has also developed training for primary care staff and others who come into contact with people with an eating disorder.

NHS England continues to work with eating disorder services and local commissioners to improve access to treatment for all children and young people with a suspected eating disorder, including those presenting with ARFID.

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