Anyone who has supported a loved one with an eating disorder will appreciate Wera Hobhouse’s tireless efforts to get better support and services for those living with these terrible and distressing conditions. 1.25 million people have an eating disorder in the UK. Eating disorders can impact anybody, and everybody. As chair of the Eating disorders […]
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3-5 February 2023 – the weekend’s press releases (part 1)
Lib Dem Bill to stop prepayment meter installations blocked by Govt Strike Postponement is Welcome Progress Just a quarter of the “40 new hospitals” have received planning permission Lib Dem Bill to stop prepayment meter installations blocked by Govt A Liberal Democrats Bill to end all installations of prepayment metres over the Winter has been […]
2 November 2020 – today’s press releases
Four nations meeting welcome “first step” – Liberal Democrats Government urged to “lead by example” and restore hybrid Parliament Four nations meeting welcome “first step” – Liberal Democrats Responding to news that the four Governments of the UK have met to develop a UK-wide approach to restrictions for the festive period, Leader of the Liberal […]
10 April 2019 – the overnight press releases
Report proves need for a transformational investment in mental health The Liberal Democrats have called for a “transformational investment in mental health” following a report by the Children’s Commissioner for England which shows over a third of local areas have cut real terms spending on ‘low level’ children’s mental health services. Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson […]
Not thin enough for treatment – Wera Hobhouse highlights stigma around eating disorders
In a parliamentary debate on Tuesday, Wera Hobhouse outlined how sufferers of eating disorders are being failed by health and support services. Lack of training can mean that doctors make things worse. She told the story of a young woman in her constituency who suffered for three years and never received the help that she […]