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James Downs

Volunteer with eating disorders and mental health services. Campaigner from lived experience.

James Downs is 28 and from Cardiff. He has experienced a major eating disorder from the age of 16 and although now well into recovery, he faced many barriers and a six year wait to access specialist treatment. He now works as a volunteer to develop eating disorders services, campaigns for changes in policy and awareness alongside studying psychology at the University of Cambridge.