‪Every 62 minutes someone with an eating disorder dies but yet people are still being turned away from support because of their BMI. With the current turmoil going on around the world it is vital that we make sure that the Government is ensuring that those with eating disorders are able to access the right support they need. 

This is why ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) I am asking you to take action and send the below email to your local MP. All you need to do is copy and paste the below email - feel free to personalise if you like! (it will take max 2 minutes) 

To see more day to day updates of the campaign please do follow me on instagram "hopevirgo_"

Finally a massive thank you for all your ongoing support! Together we will end this injustice!

Dear [MP]

As your constituent, I am writing in support of the #DumpTheScales campaign led by author and mental health campaigner Hope Virgo, and I hope you are able to support the campaign too during Mental Health Awareness Week (18 – 24 May).

The aim of the campaign is to end the injustices that people with eating disorders face, so everyone can get support they need.

Currently sufferers of eating disorders are being turned away from treatment as a result of their BMI not being low enough. This is not acceptable.

Sufferers should be judged on their mental state, not their physical weight.

We are calling for the government to implement the NICE guidelines through GP and clinical training, to ensure that those suffering with Eating Disorders get the treatment they deserve, before it gets to crisis point.

There are over 1.6million people in the UK that have an Eating Disorder. This is not an issue that will go away, but with effective preventative strategies that stop people from getting to crisis point, we have the opportunity to save lives, and to save the NHS money.

This Mental Health Awareness Week there are three easy things you can do:

1. Show your support by tweeting: This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. I’m supporting @HopeVirgo's campaign to #DumpTheScales. Anyone can have an eating disorder, and it's too simplistic to turn people away from support based on their BMI – please do sign: https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescales
2. Share a photo of yourself with the #DumpTheScales posters
3. Follow @HopeVirgo for updates about her campaign  

You can contact Hope to meet with her, to ask for more information on the campaign, or for template press releases, by emailing her at hopevirgo@hotmail.com

I do hope you can get behind this vital campaign to ensure that everyone gets the help they need before they reach crisis point.

Yours sincerely,

[Constituent Name]

[Constituent Email]

[Constituent First Line Address]

[Constituent City]

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