Health: Eating Disorders - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 12:18 pm on 19 January 2021.

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Photo of Lord Winston Lord Winston Labour 12:18, 19 January 2021

It is very helpful that the Minister recognises the seriousness of anorexia nervosa and other conditions. It remains puzzling, and the causes are not fully understood, but the long-term risks—for example, infertility or the loss of a child during pregnancy or childbirth—are very serious. Given that some of these patients require almost forced admission to hospital, is there any scope for reviewing this issue when we come to consider the mental health provisions that are due next year?