PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Eating Disorders: Children and Young People (5 January 2022)

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the NHS's performance in meeting the Access and Waiting Time Standard for Children and Young People with an Eating Disorder.

Asked by:
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour)

There has been a significant increase in demand and more children and young people with an eating disorder are accessing support during the pandemic. This has affected performance against the access and waiting times standard and the latest figures show that this is not currently being met.

We are working with the National Health Service to develop an understanding of the impact of the pandemic on children and young people’s eating disorder services. NHS England and NHS Improvement continue to work with leaders and regions to prioritise service delivery and investment to meet the needs of vulnerable young people.

Answered by:
Gillian Keegan (Conservative)
11 January 2022