The Guardian reports that analysis of referrals of young people with eating disorders for NHS treatment in England shows that there were 19,562 new referrals of under-18s with eating disorders to NHS-funded secondary mental health services in 2020, a rise of 46% from 13,421 new referrals in 2019.
Read the news story: NHS sees surge in referrals for eating disorders among under-18s during Covid
Source: Guardian
Date: 20 February 2021
