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Eating Disorders in Scotland
Author: Cristina Marini
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Published: Thursday 30 Jun 2022 (SB 22-45)
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Executive Summary
Introduction
Eating disorders and their prevalence
Prevalence
Scottish data
The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland's report
Scottish Government policy
Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027
National Review of Eating Disorder Services
Recent funding
Clinical guidelines
Key issues
Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
Services in Scotland
Early intervention and waiting times for treatment
Joined-up services and transitions
Role of the third sector in Scotland
Workforce in Scotland
Conclusions
Executive Summary
Introduction
Eating disorders and their prevalence
The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland's report
Scottish Government policy
Clinical guidelines
Key issues
Conclusions
Sources
Image: Figure 1: Number of child (defined as under the age of 18) patients admitted to a general/acute or mental health speciality, either as an inpatient or day case, with an eating disorder; by year of admission and NHS health board of patient residence, 2007-2021.
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Image: Figure 2: Number of adult (someone whose age on submission was 18 or older) patients admitted to a general/acute or mental health speciality, either as an inpatient or day case, with an eating disorder; by year of admission and NHS health board of patient residence, 2007-2021.
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