Parents warned of 'sharp rise' in eating disorders
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is urging parents to look out for signs of eating disorders in children and young people. Its snapshot survey suggests in some parts of Great Britain doctors have seen a three or four-fold increase in cases compared to last year. Specialists say the pandemic is a major reason behind the rise. NHS England says though record numbers are getting care for eating disorders, more will need support. The Royal College of Paediatrics a