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Eating Disorders (Training)
10 February 2026
Lead MP
Richard Quigley
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Employment
Other Contributors: 1
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Richard Quigley raised concerns about eating disorders (training) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Mr. Richard Quigley proposes a Bill to establish a requirement for persons providing certain public services to undertake training relating to eating disorders and disordered eating, highlighting the need for early intervention and better outcomes through improved recognition and safeguarding by frontline staff. The evidence shows that spotting signs quickly can reduce hospital admissions by around 35%. He also stresses the high mortality rate of eating disorders, with data suggesting up to 1,860 deaths annually.
Richard Quigley
Lab
Isle of Wight West
Mr. Richard Quigley argues that training frontline public service workers is crucial for early intervention and better care outcomes in eating disorders, citing the high mortality rate and increasing hospital admissions due to the condition.
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