To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations from the national review of eating disorder services. (S6O-03780)

The Scottish Government is committed to implementing the recommendations of the national review of eating disorder services. We have established the national eating disorder network, which is supporting us to deliver on the review’s medium and long-term recommendations. Additionally, we have established an eating disorder lived experience panel to support the work of the network. The national specification for care and treatment of eating disorders in Scotland, which outlines the national standards of service that anyone who is impacted by eating disorders can expect from services, will be published this year.

Will the minister outline what action the national eating disorder network is taking to improve training, national-level service development, the setting of quality standards and the co-ordination of research and innovation networks for eating disorders?

The national eating disorder network is working with NHS Education for Scotland to ensure the accessibility of training for all and to raise awareness of the available training. The network has scheduled regional meetings for clinicians to discuss challenges, share successes, highlight improvement activity and explore opportunities to work regionally to improve consistency of access. A series of webinars to be offered by the network will focus on research and innovation in Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom and offer insights into practical implementation. The network will also consider how to tackle gaps in research, and it will work closely with boards to support the implementation of the national specification.