Adults in England with eating disorders wait up to 700 days for treatment, report finds
The Guardian • 12/17/2025 • Last cited 12/17/2025
Summary
A report by the National Audit of Eating Disorders reveals that adults in England with eating disorders wait up to 700 days for treatment, which is significantly longer than the wait times for children. The audit indicates that adults wait on average twice as long for assessment and more than ten times longer for treatment compared to their younger counterparts.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
29 days
8
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The Guardian
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score51/100
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 29 days - proven survivor
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