Recently in Treatment Services Category
Just came across this article on access to ED treatment across the UK in Health Service Journal. It a bit old but I think the issues still stand: access to specialist services are incredibly patchy depending on where you live, and many services are not offering treatment based on NICE guidelines.
I currently have some free slots to see clients with eating disorders (and also other difficulties such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress) in my private practice. This is based very near Kings Cross station in central London.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in eating disorders and I work using a primarily cognitive behavioural approach. For more information please email me
If you’ve had anorexia for more than 7 years, you may be eligible to take part in this London based treatment trial. It’s a multi-centre trial taking place in the UK and Australia. For more info visit the website or email the trial research assistant, Amy Brown, ambrown@sgul.ac.uk
Are you looking for some help with eating problems or related difficulties in the London area? I currently (Feb 2007) have a couple of free slots for private clients, based in Central/West London (W2). Contact me by email in the first instance and we can discuss whether we might be able to work together.
Wales will soon have its own specialist eating disorder service, when the privately run Welsh Centre for Eating Disorders opens later this year (reported on news.bbc.co.uk). Currently there is no specialist service for people with eating disorders within Wales. This generally sounds like good news, but some professionals have expressed disappointment that an NHS service could not be developed instead.
Cardiff Local Health Board are hosting an event to find out from service users and health professionals what services are needed in Wales.
The event will be held on 16 November 2004 from 9.30-12.00 at Cardiff Local Health Board, Trenewydd, Fairwater Road, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2LD
Expenses will be covered on production of receipts.
If you'd like to attend, please contact:
Mrs Julie Pell
Cardiff Local Health Board
Trenewydd, Fairwater Road, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2LD
T: 029 20552212
F: 029 20578032
E: Julie.Pell@cardifflhb.wales.nhs.uk
I get many questions from readers about how to get the best help for an eating disorder. This post is an attempt to summarise some useful pointers.
Of course, the process for getting help varies in different countries, but in most parts of the world, the best place to start is with your general practitioner (GP) or family doctor. You may get a varying response, depending on the doctor's knowledge and skill in dealing with EDs. He or she may have good ideas about treatment, may offer treatment him or herself, or make a referral to another service.
The Sheffield Eating Disorders in Primary Care Project has been nominated for an Innovation in Primary Care Award by Dr Alison James, GP. The project has already won
Some good news for a change. I have just returned from 2 weeks leave to the news that Governor George Pataki has committed New York state to $1 million a year to help fund three centres to care for patients with eating disorders. The centers will create the first government-supported public centers in New York for the treatment of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. The treatment will be covered under Medicaid for those with insufficient medical insurance cover. Interestingly, the eating disorder centers will be funded from the state's settlement fund with major tobacco companies.
Read the full report on the ABC news site.
