HALESOWEN and Rowley Regis MP James Morris has backed Beat’s Eating Awareness Disorder Week in Parliament.

The MP, who is chairman of the all-party Parliamentary group on mental health, learnt about the charity’s vital work in raising awareness of eating disorders.

Beat focusses on the importance of early intervention to make sure everyone who suffers from these serious mental illnesses gets the treatment they need as quickly as possible.

Mr Morris said: “I am delighted to support Beat in their Eating Awareness Disorder Week.

"It is vital that we raise awareness of eating disorders and ensure that adequate treatment is available for everyone who needs it. Beat carries out crucial work, especially by continually highlighting the importance of spotting the first signs of eating disorders to ensure people access the help they need very early on.”

Beat chief executive Andrew Radford said: “I am delighted that James Morris MP has backed our campaign.

"We hope this event has highlighted to MPs the importance of early intervention and the key part that plays in a person’s chances of recovery."

He added: "MPs can play a pivotal role in shaping Government policy or raising the issues in Parliament, as well as speaking to people in their constituencies, who may face problems of eating disorders.”

For more information about Beat visit www.b-eat.co.uk.