Food fears - battles with COVID and Christmas uncertainty

The discussion around eating disorders is not an easy one. For those affected, the subject is deeply personal, can be related to trauma and asking for help is nearly always a struggle in itself. But how do you bring the issue into the light? Averil Hart was just 19 when she died in December 2012 after battling anorexia, ten weeks after starting university.Following the recent conclusion of an inquest into her death, the assistant coroner promised to send a “prevention of future deaths report” to NHS England.This year though has presented further challenges for people with eating disorders. Restrictions due to COVID and uncertainty around Christmas are a concern for many. On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Ashna Hurynag talks to Mickey Carroll, one of our digital producers, and Hope Virgo – who founded the campaign #dumpthescales – as they share their own personal journeys.If you are affected by this story and want to talk to someone, you can call Beat for support on 0808 801 0677 or visit the website.Daily podcast team:Podcast producer - Annie JoycePodcast producer - Nicola EyersPodcast producer – Emma Rae Woodhouse Interviews producer - Oli FosterArchive - Simon WindsorMusic - Steven Wheeler