The Department of Health has taken notice of the issue, and recently confirmed that they are developing a pathway for treating adults with eating disorders.

“People with eating disorders must get high quality care as early as possible - and while this is happening in some places, there is far too much variation,” a spokesman said to the BBC.

“That is why we're investing £150 million to develop community services in every area of the country for children and young people, and have set a target for routine care to be available within four weeks and urgent care within one week by 2020.”

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If you are struggling with an eating disorder, call Beat on 0845 634 7650 or email fyp@b-eat.co.uk.

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