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Eating Disorders (Training) Bill

A Bill to establish a requirement for persons providing certain public services to undertake training relating to eating disorders and disordered eating; to make provision about the delivery and content of such training; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Richard QuigleyLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

25 February 2026

In Plain English

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This bill would require staff who provide certain public services to complete training about eating disorders and disordered eating. It sets out what the training should cover and how it should be delivered, with the aim of improving understanding and support for people affected. It is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

  • Establishes a legal requirement for staff delivering specified public services to undertake training on eating disorders and disordered eating.
  • Specifies the content and delivery standards for the training.
  • Applies to public service sectors including transport and technology-enabled services.
  • Includes connected provisions about how the training should be delivered and implemented.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the Commons (following the first reading in February 2026). Next it would typically move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny of the training requirements.

Who is affected?

Staff delivering public services (e.g., transport workers, health and social care workers, educators, and other frontline public service staff)Public sector organisations and employers who must implement the trainingPeople who use public services who may benefit from better understanding and supportPeople with eating disorders and their families or carersTraining providers delivering the required training

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

10 Feb 2026

2nd readingCommons

17 Apr 2026

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

Eating Disorders (Training) Bill

11 Feb 2026

The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.

This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday 10 February 2026 under the Ten Minute Rule.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.