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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder and Neurodiversity

Commons · Question 28663 · Tabled 4 Feb 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 10 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Joe Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with NHS England on (a) neurodivergence and (b) avoidant restrictive food intake disorder.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 10 Feb 2025

Ministers and departmental officials hold discussions regularly with NHS England and stakeholders on a range of issues.We recognise the devastating impact an eating disorder, such as avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), can have on someone’s...