Care and treatment of eating disorders - national specification: consultation

Context

The National Specification for the Care and Treatment of Eating Disorders in Scotland was developed in response to the National Review of Eating Disorder Services (2021). Engagement with individuals with experience of an eating disorder, their families, and clinicians indicated several areas of concern which led to the development of this Specification. In addition, the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) Guidelines (SIGN 164 for Eating Disorders) and the Medical Emergencies for Eating Disorders (MEED) have informed their development ensuring evidence based advice for best practice.

We recognise that the Specification is ambitious and will require time to fully implement. We also acknowledge that it must complement other ongoing and interlinking work, such as the creation of the National Care Service (NCS) and the findings from the recently published Mental Health Law Review.