A petition started by people with eating disorders calls for improved earlier care and better prevention measures.
England rugby star Ellie Kildunne says she slipped into disordered eating and unhealthy weight loss during Covid.
The three- year programme hopes to provide easier access, earlier support and more joined-up care.
Beth Scott says the closure of the region's only eating disorder inpatient ward puts lives at risk.
The University of Cumbria will examine practices such as restraints in care for the national study.
The inpatient ward in Newcastle treats patients across Tyne, Wear, Northumberland and north Cumbria.
Amy Dingle has been sharing her experience of eating disorders to help carers in the island.
The trust launches a treatment team for patients at high risk of being admitted to hospital.
Junior has a condition called pica that makes him crave and eat inedible objects.
