Care and treatment of eating disorders: national specification

Appendix 1: Development of the Specification

This Specification has been informed by current evidence and best practice and was developed by group consensus. The group was multi-disciplinary and multi-agency and included representation from people with lived/living experience. The working group was chaired by Ms Ellen Maloney and Dr Fiona Duffy. Membership of the Group is detailed in Appendix 2

Evidence Base

A review of existing standards and underpinning research literature was carried out including Scottish Government, PHS, NICE, SIGN, NHS Evidence, and Department of Health websites. This was combined with stakeholder knowledge, including those with lived/living experience. This evidence was also informed by equality impact assessments.

Quality Assurance

The working group members had individual and collective responsibility to sign off and provide relevant assurance, including clinical assurance of the Specification. All group members agreed to the working group's Terms of Reference.

Healthcare Improvement Scotland have been involved throughout the Specification development and have provided guidance and assurance on the processes for developing the Specification, including approaches to minimise bias.

Consultation

A public consultation on the draft National Specification ran between 27 October 2023 and 9 February 2024. The consultation analysis report can be found here: National Specification for the Care and Treatment of Eating Disorders in Scotland – Consultation Analysis Report – gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

If you have any questions, please contact: EatingDisordersNationalReview@gov.scot