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Amanda Louise Holden (born 16 February 1971) is an English media personality, actress, television presenter, singer, and author. She has judged on the television talent show competition Britain's Got Talent since the show began its run in 2007 on ITV. As an actress, Holden played the role of Mel in Kiss Me Kate (1998–2000), Geraldine Titley in The Grimleys (1999-2001), Sarah Trevanion in Wild at Heart (2006–2008), Lizzie, the Ring Mistress, in Big Top (2009), and the title role in Thoroughly Modern Millie, for which she was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award.
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Eating disorders in young people sees staggering 496% increase

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Wigan has seen a dramatic rise of young people with eating disorders following the Covid pandemic. The mental health services have seen a rise in demand for both adults and children, but the demand for support with eating disorders is one of the standout figures.

According to their data, Wigan and Bolton Children and Young People’s Community Eating Disorder Service has experienced a significant increase in referrals, with increases of 496 per cent from 2019/20 to 2021/22 and by 101 per cent from 2020/21 to 2021/22.

Read more: Manchester Airport mayhem 'an example of Covid's re-emergence' as sub-variant surges, Wigan health boss warns The committee was presented a report on the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) takeover of Wigan’s mental health services 12 months on. “We need to acknowledge that the 12 months following the transfer have been very challenging with the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the demand for mental health services and the ability of the trust to deliver services,” the report said. “Our mental health services have experienced rising demand in both adults and young people’s services, and in the complexity of individuals' needs.” Sharon Barber, director of Community Services (Wigan Council) and director of commissioning for Mental Health and Urgent Care Services, who presented the report, explained that as part of the transfer process, a Service Delivery Plan was developed which set out the following priorities post transfer: Members of the Health and Social Care Scrutiny Committee raised their concerns for the youth of the borough who they believe are suffering post-pandemic.

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