NHS data shows hospital admissions for children with eating disorders have risen by almost a fifth in two years, and a third among all age groups
"She's been moved to her own room because she keeps getting quite distressed and having really bad mood swings," Emma said.
Across the country, thousands of teenagers are in a similar position, waiting for specialist hospital beds to treat eating disorders. A spokesperson told us:"Thanks to the NHS Long Term Plan, an additional 345,000 children and young people each year will get help with their mental health and wellbeing and £40m has also been invested in additional inpatient beds . . . so, if you are struggling or have a child who needs help, please continue to come forward and get the care you or they need."
"If you're not getting that specialist input from people who understand how an eating disorder can really start to affect someone's mental health, then generally it's likely that it could deteriorate."
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