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Petition to Establish Evidence-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders in U.K.
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1,272 signatures
What the petition asks
Eating Disorders have the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness, yet in practice, therapy protocols do not reflect evidence-based care as recommended by the National Institute for Care Excellence (NICE).
We seek a national policy for treatment of eating disorders:
Mandatory protocols in compliance with evidence-based practices (NICE 1.3);
Expeditious timeframes for assessment/referral/treatment;
Mandate allowing families to participate in planning for treatment, therapy, and discharge;
Minimum discharge standard of 100% weight-for-height based on personal growth charts;
Stipulation for staff training on ED behaviors and co-morbids;
Training for school personnel in basic assessment criteria (NICE 1.2)
Mandatory protocols in compliance with evidence-based practices (NICE 1.3);
Expeditious timeframes for assessment/referral/treatment;
Mandate allowing families to participate in planning for treatment, therapy, and discharge;
Minimum discharge standard of 100% weight-for-height based on personal growth charts;
Stipulation for staff training on ED behaviors and co-morbids;
Training for school personnel in basic assessment criteria (NICE 1.2)
Timeline
| 14 Feb 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Aug 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,272
Status
Closed
Opened
14 Feb 2018
Closed
14 Aug 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.