Care and treatment of eating disorders - national specification: consultation

Summary of Outcomes

Outcome 1: Leadership and Governance

Organisations demonstrate effective leadership, governance, and partnership working in the management and delivery of eating disorder services.

Outcome 2: Service Structure

Organisations deliver a range of services which are safe, effective, and person-centred. High-quality treatment and support are delivered by multi-disciplinary teams working in partnership.

Outcome 3: Access to Care

All individuals have equitable, consistent, and timely access to effective eating disorder health care and services. Services should be flexible and responsive to individual needs.

Outcome 4: Supporting People with Co-occurring Considerations and Comorbidities

All individuals with co-occurring considerations and physical/psychiatric comorbidities have equitable, consistent, and timely access to effective eating disorder services and ongoing treatment and support.

Outcome 5: Assessment and Medical Monitoring

All individuals have a holistic assessment and where clinically appropriate receive ongoing medical monitoring and management.

Outcome 6: Transitions

Clear transition protocols are in place and used routinely to support safe and coherent care.

Outcome 7: Discharge

Discharge from eating disorder services is planned, collaborative, and based on individualised goals of treatment.

Outcome 8: Education and Training

Organisations demonstrate commitment to the education and training of all staff involved in eating disorder services, appropriate to roles and workplace settings.

Outcome 9: Shared and Supported Decision Making

All individuals receive inclusive information to facilitate informed choice and shared and supported decision making.