‘Broken promises’ on eating disorder services

THE Government has failed to deliver on its own policies to improve services to treat more than 7,000 Irish people suffering with eating disorders, a campaign group has claimed.

Bodywhys — The Eating disorder Association of Ireland — said services here are “hugely under-resourced” and people are dying needlessly as a result.

The group will highlight the problems faced by people with anorexia and bulimia in accessing public healthcare during Eating Disorder Awareness Week which runs from today until March 2.