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Adults Face 700-Day Wait for Eating Disorder Treatment

12/17/2025

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Adults in England face waits of up to 700 days for eating disorder treatment.
Children wait an average of 14 days for assessment.
The National Audit of Eating Disorders found 93 community teams for children and 69 for adults.
Tom Quinn, from the charity Beat, expressed concern about the lack of local support for adults.
NHS England acknowledged the issue and aims to improve access to services for all ages.

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Story summary

Adults in England face waits of up to 700 days for eating disorder treatment.
Children wait an average of 14 days for assessment.
The National Audit of Eating Disorders found 93 community teams for children and 69 for adults.
Tom Quinn, from the charity Beat, expressed concern about the lack of local support for adults.
NHS England acknowledged the issue and aims to improve access to services for all ages.