New NICE Guidelines published
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published a revised guideline on eating disorders. This has been informed by new evidence and research carried out since the last guideline was published in 2004.

The guideline stresses the need for immediate referral, condemns use of physical measurements as the only indicator of severity, and outlines that individuals should not be travelling long distances for treatment. It states that inpatient care plans should be developed with the patient and their carers, and thought should be given to the aim of their admission and transition back to the community.

I welcome the publication of the new NICE guidelines.

I know that these guidelines fit exactly with the points made in Norman Lamb’s Liberal Democrat Action Plan  for mental health too.

You can see more about our policies at www.libdems.org.uk/manifesto and join my conversation at www.jackieporter.co.uk