Wigan has seen a dramatic rise of young people with eating disorders following the Covid pandemic.
The mental health services have seen a rise in demand for both adults and children, but the demand for support with eating disorders is one of the standout figures.
According to their data, Wigan and Bolton Children and Young People’s Community Eating Disorder Service has experienced a significant increase in referrals, with increases of 496 per cent from 2019/20 to 2021/22 and by 101 per cent from 2020/21 to 2021/22.
