Children should not be denied help in treating eating disorders on the basis of their body mass index (BMI), the NHS says.

Guidance for GPs and nurses says other factors should be taken into account, such as changes in behaviour ...

This guidance is for integrated care boards (ICBs) and providers of eating disorder services and sets out how to design collaborative, integrated services that support all children, young people, and ...

Over-reliance on BMI has led to children with anorexia or bulimia being misdiagnosed and or missing out on eating disorder ...

Coming to the realization that your child has an eating disorder can be upsetting and overwhelming. But parents have the power to help their child begin to heal—even if the child isn’t completely ...

Online training will also be provided to teachers, GPs, and school nurses to ensure they are aware of signs and how they can refer a child for NHS support, backed by the charity Beat and the Royal ...

NHS England reports that specialist eating disorder services for children and young people are now available in every local ...

Integrated care boards (ICBs) have been asked to ensure school nurses and those in relevant roles across general practice ...

A group of parents and carers of people living with or lost to eating disorders are calling for an immediate emergency plan for those currently without access to services.

Paula Crotty told the Oireachtas Health Committee that her daughter, Jennifer, died almost three years ago ...