Calls for fast support for eating disorders in the North East

A third of sufferers aren't getting referred quickly enough.

Eating Disorders
Published 3rd Mar 2017

We've been talking about eating disorders today, as North East sufferers have revealed the devastating effects of one the UK's biggest killers.

New research shows a third of sufferers aren't being referred for help when they need it - until it gets really bad.

Rebecca Campin - from Hexham - is recovering from anorexia – and 20 year old Rachel Bourne from Gateshead had to wait for more than six months to be seen by a specialist.

They’ve been sharing their story with us – you can hear it in full here: