A huge thank you to everyone who has contacted their MP already- if you haven’t please do head to the other link & copy and paste the email! We need to make as much noise as possible!

I am writing to you all today to ask if you will take 3 minutes out of your day to contact the new Minster for Mental Health so that we can get her along on the 17 October!

There are 2 things you can do :

1. All you need to do is copy and paste the below letter and email it to the Minister for Mental Health,  Dr Caroline Johnson (please do personalise it as much as you like!) 

You can submit it: https://contactus.dhsc.gov.uk

AND

2. Copy and paste this statement and share it on your social media (make sure you tag her in it!) : As Minister for Mental Health, I am urging you @drcarolinej to attend the parliamentary reception hosted by @hopevirgo on Oct 17 to show support to the millions affected by eating disorders & to hear what needs to be done to tackle this epidemic #changethestory #dumpthescales

Thank you so much for your support! Keep an eye on my Twitter and Instagram for more updates about the event!

Letter for the Minister of Mental Health

Dear Dr Caroline Johnson,

John Mcdonnell MP and Author and Mental Health Campaigner, Hope Virgo, are hosting a closed parliamentary reception on 17 October between 17:00-18:30 and I am urging you as Minister for Mental Health to attend.

At the event there will be the unveiling of two vital things for those affected by eating disorders. As well as the chance to hear from experts in the field, meet those affected by eating disorders and to find out more about how you can tackle this epidemic in your new role

Eating disorders are a serious mental health issue often hidden in plain sight and they have the highest mortality rate of any other psychiatric illness. 

No-one should be condemned to a life of illness, nor should anyone be dying of an eating disorder in 2022.

Please RSVP to hopevirgo@hotmail.com by 10 October 2022