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Sunday, 7 June 2020

There are concerns about a big rise in the number of people with eating disorders who're struggling to cope due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic


Calls to a charity helpline increased by more than 70 per cent last month, compared to February.

Beat also saw a 162 per cent rise in social media contact.

It's thought bulk-buying, empty shelves in supermarkets and a focus on home workouts has led more people to struggle.

Steve Clarke is from the Roehampton-based Priory Group which offers treatment to those with eating disorders.