Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Mandatory training on eating disorders in all schools and care settings
Closed
55 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the Government to require training in all health and social care settings, and schools, on eating disorders, the signs and symptoms for these disorders, and sensitive handling of sufferers of eating disorders.
Having suffered with a variety of eating disorders throughout my life, too many professionals have not understand eating disorders or how to engage with sufferers. I think if specific training on eating disorders was mandatory in certain settings, especially hospitals and mental health settings, professionals who may come into contact with sufferers would have a better understanding of eating disorders, which should greatly benefit those who suffer
Timeline
| 12 Apr 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Oct 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
55
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
12 Apr 2021
Closed
12 Oct 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.