The boy was reportedly unable to be admitted because his vitals were stable.
Home / New Zealand / WellingtonJanhavi GosaviJournalist·NZ Herald·2 Jul, 2026 12:00 AM5 mins to readContent warning: This article references self-harm and eating disorders. Helplines can be found at the bottom of the page.A “dangerously” underweight anorexic boy was repeatedly denied re-admission to Wellington Hospital’s children’s ward, despite his parents saying they could not keep him safe at home.
Robert and Jennifer said
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Young eating disorder patients were often put in shared rooms in the adult ward.
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