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Written question asked by Marsha De Cordova (Labour) on Friday, 15 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 21 May 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Eating Disorders: Mental Health Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of NHS mental health funding was allocated to specialist eating disorder services in each of the last five financial years.

Answer

The following table shows the amount and proportion of National Health Service mental health funding, as well as the total mental health spend, that was allocated to specialist eating disorder services from 2022/23 to 2024/25:

Financial year

Total eating disorder spend (£m)

Total mental health spend (£m)

Eating disorder spend as a percentage of mental health spend

2022/23

189

12,600

1.50%

2023/24

206

13,900

1.48%

2024/25

221

14,910

1.49%


The eating disorder spend figures shown are based on categories of spend reported by integrated care boards for Children and Young People’s Eating Disorders and Specialised Adult Eating Disorders services.

These figures may not capture all spending on eating disorder services, as some expenditure may be recorded within other mental health categories where spending lines have been consolidated and cannot be separately identified.

The total mental health spend figures are based on published written ministerial statement data. Comparable figures for earlier years would require additional analysis. Data for 2025/26 has not been included as it remains subject to audit.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1865
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Finance Mental health services Eating disorders
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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