Hospital Admissions For Eating Disorders Double: Here's How To Get Early Help

The number of people admitted to hospital for eating disorders has nearly doubled in six years, NHS figures show. Data from NHS Digital reveals admissions for conditions including anorexia and bulimia reached 13,885 between April 2016 and 2017 – the highest levels seen in six years.The Department of Health has acknowledged “inpatient treatment should be seen as a last resort” for treating eating disorders. But accessing support isn’t always simple. Doctors,