Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what guidelines (1) have been, or (2) will be, issued to enable relevant professionals to determine whether a child or young person is in need of treatment under the new access and waiting times standards for children and young people with an eating disorder which come into force in April.

The NHS England document Access and Waiting Time Standard for Children and Young People with an Eating Disorder contains detailed guidance on establishing and maintaining a community eating disorder service. It contains information on services, pathways and timelines to help health professionals make decisions on the care that children and young people require. A copy of the guidance is attached.