Eating Disorders: Research
Commons · Question 5241 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Peter Lamb
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what research is being undertaken into the most effective ways of supporting those with eating disorders.
Answer
Answered by Preet Kaur Gill, 9 Jun 2026
The Department funds research on health and social care through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health and care, including eating disorders.Through th...