00:00The region's only adult eating disorder inpatient ward has been temporarily moved after fears it could close this summer.
00:08The Richardson Eating Disorder Service in Newcastle was due to shut, but the trust says care will continue at Gibbside
00:15in Gosforth while a wider review takes place.
00:18The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Weir Foundation Trust says the move protects local inpatient care and keeps specialist staff expertise.
00:27The service treats adults with serious eating disorders who often need months of support.
00:33The trust says longer term plans are being considered following discussions with patients, carers, staff and partners.
00:41The ward serves communities across the region.
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