Vanessa Longley is Chief Executive Officer of Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity. She brings over two decades of leadership experience in health and youth-focused charities. Vanessa is a passionate advocate for early intervention and equity in mental health, and as Chair of Trustees for Contact has a strong track record of supporting families of disabled children. At Beat, she leads strategic initiatives to improve access to evidence-based support and influence policy change, especially in emerging and growing areas of need. Vanessa brings this deep insight into our discussion on ARFID and its impact on young people and adults