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Seòmar agus comataidhean

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026

  • Submitted by: Elena Whitham, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 January 2026
  • Motion type: Members' Business Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-20319
  • Current status: Achieved cross-party support

That the Parliament recognises Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026, which runs from 23 February to 1 March; understands that the theme for the week is "Community", to highlight that, while eating disorders can be isolating for those experiencing them and the people supporting them, there is value in connecting with others who have shared experiences; notes that the eating disorder charity, Beat, estimates that 1.25 million people across the UK, and 100,000 people in Scotland, have an eating disorder; recognises that data suggests that the prevalence of eating disorders has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020; acknowledges the comprehensive recommendations set out in the 2021 National Review of Eating Disorder Services, and notes the view that, while work is being carried out by organisations such as Beat to increase peer support and training services, further measures are required to address this growing issue.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Alasdair Allan, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Stephanie Callaghan, Jackie Dunbar, Tim Eagle, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Rona Mackay, John Mason, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Marie McNair, Carol Mochan, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle, Beatrice Wishart