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ARFID NHS England 20 January 2026

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ARFID - avoidant restrictive food intake disorder.

Children and young people.

NHS Community Eating Disorder Service (CEDS).

News 20 January 2026 - "NHS staff to train teachers, school nurses, and GPs to spot eating disorders":

https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/01/nhs-staff-to-train-teachers-school-nurses-and-gps-to-spot-eating-disorders/

NHS England National Guidance 20 January 2026 "Eating disorder services for children and young people: National guidance":

https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/eating-disorder-services-for-children-and-young-people-national-guidance/

However, a big gap in service provision remains:

...services in support of adults experiencing ARFID.

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  • Hi Ann

    Hope you dont mind me contacting you but I have a daughter in a similar situation. No ARFID support in our area too. Just wondering how you came about finding a dietian ? It would be really helpful to know where to start looking

    Mnay Thanks and hope all is OK 

    Katrin

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  • Hi Ann

    Hope you dont mind me contacting you but I have a daughter in a similar situation. No ARFID support in our area too. Just wondering how you came about finding a dietian ? It would be really helpful to know where to start looking

    Mnay Thanks and hope all is OK 

    Katrin

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  • in reply to housewhite

    Hi! That’s fine! My university initially helped me fund some sessions with a dietitian actually (I don’t remember how I managed to find her but I was very lucky as I had seen other dieticians previously and none of them had been able to help). She does sessions online, but it’s really expensive so I now only see her occasionally when I need more support. She is amazing and extremely supportive and is a registered dietitian. If working with her is not feasible, maybe you could contact her and she might be able to help you find support or recommend someone else. This is her website https://www.dalianutrition.com 

    There is also a book about ARFID, which looks quite good. I have it and it seemed quite good and gave some practical advice (though I haven’t tried any of their techniques). I just thought I would mention it in case it is helpful https://www.amazon.co.uk/Picky-Eaters-Recovery-Book-Restrictive/dp/1108796176

    Through the NHS you can probably also get a referral for CBT though for me that wasn’t helpful. 

    Feel free to message me again :) happy to share my experiences! 

    Best,

    Ann