Entries by Denis Campbell Health policy editor

UK eating disorder charity says calls from people with Arfid has risen sevenfold

Beat chief says NHS bosses must end postcode lottery in care for people with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder The number of people in the UK who have a previously little-known eating disorder, in which those afflicted avoid many foods, has ris...

Six in 10 older teens in England have ‘possible eating problems’

NHS Digital research reveals scale of issues, with even higher number of 20- to 23-year-olds affectedMore than half of older teenagers and young adults in England have a problematic relationship with food, a major survey of young people’s mental health...

Plans to scrap England’s anti-obesity measures ‘national scandal’, say campaigners

Some have warned plans to abandon policies are ‘dangerous’, while others welcome reversal amid rising costsAbandoning policies to tackle obesity would be “dangerous for the public’s health” and lead to people eating even more unhealthy food, a senior d...

Number of UK children unhappy with their lives rises – report

Children’s Society says ‘distressing’ findings are warning sign of future issues for teenagersGrowing numbers of British children are unhappy with their lives, with many worrying about school, friends and how they look, a report reveals.The number of 1...

Number of UK children unhappy with their lives rises – report

Children’s Society says ‘distressing’ findings are warning sign of future issues for teenagersGrowing numbers of British children are unhappy with their lives, with many worrying about school, friends and how they look, a report reveals.The number of 1...

Number of UK children unhappy with their lives rises – report

Children’s Society says ‘distressing’ findings are warning sign of future issues for teenagersGrowing numbers of British children are unhappy with their lives, with many worrying about school, friends and how they look, a report reveals.The number of 1...