Question reference: S6W-26032
- Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 7 March 2024
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Current status: Answered by Maree Todd on 21 March 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many GPs have completed "Beyond the Symptoms" training to date, to help them to identify patients with eating disorders.
Answer
Beat has reported that 29 GPs have completed “Beyond the Symptoms” training since 2022. Beat continues to promote this training with stakeholders, along with other training resources that are available on their website. Beat has engaged with GP practices across Scotland regarding this training and other resources, and have used the SPOT platform for schools professionals to offer the training to school nurses.
In addition, through Scottish Government funding, Beat continues to expand and maintain an extensive list of eating disorder and weight management services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Community Mental Health Teams across all 14 Health Boards. These stakeholders receive regular updates on available Beat services.