NHS unable to treat every child with eating disorder as cases soar

NHS Digital figures for England show 41% rise in hospital admissions of people aged 17 and under

The NHS can no longer treat every child with an eating disorder, a leading psychiatrist has warned, as “worrying” figures reveal hospital admissions have risen 41% in a year.

A dramatic surge in cases during the pandemic has left already struggling community services overstretched with many unable to care for everyone who requires help, experts said.

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