Motion NDM7288 Siân Gwenllian

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes that Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2020 takes place from 2 March to 8 March and that the focus this year will be on the importance of empowering and supporting families and friends.

2. Believes that:

a) eating disorders are serious mental illnesses with high mortality rates;

b) recovery is possible;

c) families and friends can play a crucial role in supporting recovery.

3. Commends those that worked on and participated in the Eating Disorder Service Review 2018 launched by the Welsh Government and its ambition to build a world-class eating disorder service for Wales which is accessible to all who need it.

4. Believes that empowering and supporting families, friends and other carers will be essential to realising this ambition.

5. Regrets the extended period of time it took for Welsh Government to respond to the outcome of the 2018 Service Review.

6. Calls on the Welsh Government and health boards, local authorities and all other stakeholders to ensure full implementation of the Eating Disorder Service Review 2018 recommendations.