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<p>Local Transformation Plans have been developed to deliver the Future in Mind Leeds
Programme which includes plans for the commissioning of eating disorder services for
children and young people.</p><p> </p><p>By the end of 2017/18 the programme aims
to ensure that the Community Eating Disorder Service meets national standards and
access targets. By 2018/19 the programme aims to ensure that there is a clear and
smooth transition pathway between the service offered to children and young people,
and the similar services offered to adults.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England reports progress
against the national access and waiting time standard for children and young people’s
community eating disorder services on a quarterly basis. This includes national, regional
and local data, including for Yorkshire and the Humber. This is available at:</p><p>
</p><p><a href="https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/statistical-work-areas/cyped-waiting-times/"
target="_blank">https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/statistical-work-areas/cyped-waiting-times/</a></p><p>
</p><p>For Yorkshire and the Humber, the implementation of the Eating Disorder guidance
by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, is also monitored through
the Yorkshire and Humber Director of Commissioning Operations Assurance process for
the Future in Mind programme. The national Mental Health Policy Team in NHS England
also has close oversight of the implementation and delivery of services.</p><p> </p><p>A
range of support is available to local areas to maintain performance and build to
the 2020 ambition of 95% of children and young people referred starting treatment
within one week for urgent or four weeks for routine cases, by 2020. This includes
support from the York and Humber Eating Disorders Clinical Network and Quality Improvement
team.</p>
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