Following the expiration of the agreement between Region Stockholm and the private healthcare company Mando, the eating disorder care system has undergone significant changes. Part of the services have been moved to Danderyds Hospital, and new national guidelines are now shaping the approach to treatment. As a result, the Stockholm Center for Eating Disorders (SCÄ) has seen an increase in the number of patients it can accept in 2025, leading to shorter waiting times. Currently, 86% of patients are receiving their first visit within the mandated 30-day period, a notable improvement from just 52% in 2023.

However, despite these advancements in wait times and accessibility to care, many patients are expressing dissatisfaction with the quality of support they are receiving. Emma Percivall, who has been in the region's care for nearly a decade, reported feeling that she does not receive the same level of support as before. She articulated the concern that her well-being is not being addressed as comprehensively as it once was, highlighting a potential gap in the quality of care despite statistical improvements.

The situation raises important questions about the balance between accessibility and quality in healthcare. While it is encouraging that more patients are now able to access services more quickly, the reported decrease in supportive care may compromise the overall effectiveness of treatment. Authorities may need to reassess their approach to ensure that the drive for increased efficiency does not undermine the quality of care provided to individuals suffering from eating disorders.