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Increase in referrals of Kerry children to Child and Adolescent Regional Eating Disorder Service

Jun 12, 2025 13:42
By radiokerrynews
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Increase in referrals of Kerry children to Child and Adolescent Regional Eating Disorder Service

There's been a rise in the number of children across Kerry and Cork who've been referred to the Child and Adolescent Regional Eating Disorder Service.

65 young people were referred in the first six months of the year, compared to 62 during the same time last year.

The HSE says 15 children in Cork are currently waiting for an appointment.

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