In this episode we are joined by Dr. Ali Robertson (clinical psychologist) and Kay Hurn (nurse therapist) to discuss some of the common apprehensions, worries or concerns service users may have about attending group sessions as part of treatment; with discussions about the benefits of groups and finishing on some testimonials from experts by experience.

We would like to hear from you! If you have accessed our service and would like to get involved with an episode OR if you have feedback or suggestions for future topics please get in touch at [email protected].

We hope the episode is educational and supportive, but we acknowledge that some topics covered today may have brought up difficult feelings. We have included some resources below – please utilise them if you need support in anyway.
BEAT: https://beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Services: 0800 028 0077 (24 hours a day, seven days a week).
You may also call 111 or your GP, when you require support for your mental health if there’s no immediate danger to your safety or the safety of others. Please call 999 or visit the Emergency Department at a local hospital, for any medical emergencies and life-threatening situations only.
Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7 telephone emotional support for anyone in emotional distress)
PapyrusHOPELine UK (under 35s):0800 068 4141 (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm and 7pm-10pm / Weekends 2pm-5pm)
Mind: 0300 123 3393 or text 86463 (mental health advocacy support and information).

In this episode we are joined by Fliss, a lived experience service user currently undergoing the Waterlily day provision programme. We explored Fliss' experiences of this programme.

We hope the episode is educational and supportive, but we acknowledge that some topics covered today may have brought up difficult feelings. We have included some resources below – please utilise them if you need support in anyway.

Hosted by: Molly Tomlinson (Assistant Psychologist)

We would like to hear from you! If you have accessed our service and would like to get involved with an episode OR if you have feedback or suggestions for future topics please get in touch at [email protected].

Mental Health Support:

Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Services:

If you are feeling distressed, anxious or feeling that you cannot cope, you can call The Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Services. It is a freephone service available to everyone living in Derbyshire, both to young people and adults. You can call on 0800 028 0077, it is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

You may also call 111 or your GP, when you require support for your mental health if there’s no immediate danger to your safety or the safety of others. Please call 999 or visit the Emergency Department at a local hospital, for any medical emergencies and life-threatening situations only, for example if you have taken an overdose or need urgent medical attention.

In addition, the following helpline numbers offer confidential, emotional support:

Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7 telephone emotional support for anyone in emotional distress)

Papyrus HOPELine UK (under 35s): 0800 068 4141 (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm and 7pm-10pm / Weekends 2pm-5pm)

Mind: 0300 123 3393 or text 86463 (mental health advocacy support and information)

BEAT (eating disorders charity): 0808 801 0677 (open daily from midday-midnight during the week; 4pm-midnight on weekends and bank holidays)

Carers Support:

Skills for carers workshop offered by First Steps:

https://firststepsed.co.uk/services-and-support/support-for-carers/skills-for-carers/

Derbyshire Carers Association:

https://derbyshirecarers.co.uk/carer-support-and-carers-assessments

Derbyshire Carers Association offers information, advice, and support to carers. You can access a carers assessment through this service to identify the support carers may need and the things that can make the caring role easier.

BEAT:

https://beateatingdisorders.org.uk

A charity for eating disorders disorders based in the UK. Their website contains lots of helpful information and resources.

FEAST

Home - F.E.A.S.T.

Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders

New Maudsley Carer Skills Workshops

New Maudsley Training Course Dates

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Laura Ames (clinical psychologist) and Louise Latham (expert by experience) to discuss the experience of families and carers of those with an eating disorder.

Specific resources mentioned in the episode are listed below:

First Steps: https://firststepsed.co.uk/

Derbyshire Carers Association:

https://derbyshirecarers.co.uk/carer-support-and-carers-assessments

FEAST: Home - F.E.A.S.T.

(Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders)

 New Maudsley Carer Skills Workshops:

New Maudsley Training Course Dates

We would like to hear from you! If you have accessed our service and would like to get involved with an episode OR if you have feedback or suggestions for future topics please get in touch at [email protected].

We hope the episode is educational and supportive, but we acknowledge that some topics covered today may have brought up difficult feelings. We have included some resources below – please utilise them if you need support in anyway.

BEAT: https://beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Services: 0800 028 0077 (24 hours a day, seven days a week).

You may also call 111 or your GP, when you require support for your mental health if there’s no immediate danger to your safety or the safety of others. Please call 999 or visit the Emergency Department at a local hospital, for any medical emergencies and life-threatening situations only.

Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7 telephone emotional support for anyone in emotional distress)

PapyrusHOPELine UK (under 35s):0800 068 4141 (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm and 7pm-10pm / Weekends 2pm-5pm)

Mind: 0300 123 3393 or text 86463 (mental health advocacy support and information)

In this episode, your hosts are joined by Michelle, dietician at Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service, and Charlotte, one of our service users, where we discuss exercise in relation to eating difficulties.

If you would like more information about the other services/sites mentioned in the episode, you can find this here:

If you would like any further information, please contact us on [email protected]

In this episode, your hosts are joined by Mandy, Clinical Psychologist at the Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service, and Rebecca, one of our service users.

In this episode we discuss autism in relation to eating difficulties. As mentioned in the episode, the PEACE pathway is a pathway available for eating disorders and autism which provides support and resources for patients, carers, and clinicians. You can find more information on the following link: https://www.peacepathway.org/

If you would like any more information please contact us on [email protected]

In this episode, your hosts are joined by Ali, Clinical Psychologist at the Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service, and two of our service users - Charlotte and Georgia.

We discuss the experience of University for someone with eating difficulties.

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In this episode, your hosts are joined by Katherine, Nurse Therapist and FREED Champion at Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service, and Emma, our first FREED service user.

Katherine and Emma join us to discuss FREED and how it helps our service users access support.

In this episode your hosts (Megan, Rebecca, Sian and Shannon) discuss the role of an Assistant Psychologist with the Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service and how service users can access our support. We also discuss our journey's to becoming an Assistant Psychologist and our experiences so far.

If you would like any more information please contact us on [email protected]

This episode is hosted by Rebecca Young, Megan Burkinshaw, Sian Levell, and Shannon Edwards who are Assistant Psychologists within the Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service.

We are joined by Abi (a Previous Service User) and Dr Ali Robertson (Highly Specialised Clinical Psychologist). In this episode we

If you would like any more information or support around this subject or would like to be part of a future episode please contact us on [email protected].

In this episode we are joined by Meg, who is a Lived Experience Facilitator for Derbyshire NHS and a previous patient at Derbyshire Eating Disorder Service. We discuss Meg’s recovery journey, and how she has used her experiences in her current role.