Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund increased support for Avoidance Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Closed
4,645 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should fund increased NHS support for sufferers of Avoidance Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder is characterised by the person avoiding certain foods or types of food, having restricted intake in terms of overall amount eaten.
ARFID can have a significant impact on a person's physical and mental health, but in too many areas sufferers do not receive the support they need. The Government should provide funding to increase NHS support for sufferers of Avoidance Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).
ARFID can have a significant impact on a person's physical and mental health, but in too many areas sufferers do not receive the support they need. The Government should provide funding to increase NHS support for sufferers of Avoidance Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).
Timeline
| 6 Jul 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Jan 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
4,645
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
6 Jul 2021
Closed
6 Jan 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.