NCPED App update Feb 2025 for EDAW

NCPED App update Feb 2025 for EDAW

Throughout 2024 the National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders has continued build momentum in delivering eating disorder services with more children, adolescents and adults accessing specialist assessment and treatment than ever before. There are now 11 HSE community eating disorder teams in Ireland and a further 3 in recruitment for 2025. We have over 90 eating disorder clinicians across a variety of disciplines working in these teams. Our training programme and educational meetings for staff are a key priority so we can ensure that people with eating disorders can receive treatment that research has shown to work best. This year training delivered included MANTRA for adults with anorexia nervosa and multi family therapy (MFT) for adolescents with anorexia nervosa. We also delivered FREED training which is a service model that prioritises early intervention.

Autumn 2024: Conversations with Carers

Autumn 2024: Conversations with Carers

A free space to explore topics related to supporting someone with an eating disorder. Each online session will focus on a specific theme (i.e., supporting adult children, navigating school/college, EDs and other issues) and will take place once monthly from 7-8.30pm online via Zoom.

Preparing for Summer 2024

Preparing for Summer 2024

In this episode, Harriet and Jenny think about preparing for summer holidays. Summer can often be a difficult time for someone living with an eating disorder. The change from a set routine to ‘free time’ stretching out ahead can bring lots of panic and anxiety. This episode thinks through how the New Maudsley carer Skills, and ideas around planning can make this time less difficult.

Research & Participation Opportunities

Research & Participation Opportunities

Research is an important part of improving understanding, treatments and outcomes for people with eating disorders. We are often asked by people with eating disorders and their carers about how they can become involved in research. RESEARCH

January 2023: CAREDS Cork Kerry moves to dedicated premises

January 2023: CAREDS Cork Kerry moves to dedicated premises

CAREDS Cork Kerry were thrilled to move into a dedicated premises at Fastnet House, Model Farm road in Cork. The new premises is equipped with clinicial and group rooms, a clinical kitchen and medical room which will enhance the service quality and service user experience

February 2022: #EDAW2022

February 2022: #EDAW2022

Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW 2022) takes place from February 28 to March 6 2022. There are a variety of events for public and professionals running nationally throughout the week, all with the aim of raising awareness and action around eating disorder care in Ireland. Bodywhys has summarised many of these on their website here:

July 2021: Summer and Covid

July 2021: Summer and Covid

Summer time is here with warmer days and longer evenings. COVID restrictions are gradually being reviewed and lifted which is very welcome but can bring some challenges if you are recovering from an eating disorder.

March 2021: #EDAW2021

March 2021: #EDAW2021

March 1-7th is Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2021. The theme this year is Binge Eating Disorder or BED.

October 2020: Covid-19

October 2020: Covid-19

People attending clinic have been expressing a lot of concern to us about the recent resurgence of COVID19 cases in Ireland, and their worry about the restrictions to keep everyone safe, school, college, work and access to services. Restrictions and uncertainty can make setting recovery goals more challenging during therapy- how can you set social goals when you can’t meet or eat socially?

September 2020: Back to School

September 2020: Back to School

In the last few weeks, a big topic of conversation in our clinics has been back to school and college. There is a lot of change and uncertainty as schools in particular try to reopen safely.

August 2020: 'Valid' Eating Disorders?

August 2020: 'Valid' Eating Disorders?

This month’s feature article is entitled ‘Are you wondering if you have a ‘valid’ eating disorder?’ and is a reflection from someone with personal experience of eating disorders about the dilemma of seeking help.

July 2020: Body image

July 2020: Body image

Our latest new article for July is on Body Image, an issue that can be especially difficult to manage during the summer season. You can find it together with some tips and coping strategies here.

June 2020: World Eating Disorder Action Day 2020

June 2020: World Eating Disorder Action Day 2020

Today (June 2nd, 2020) is the 4th World Eating Disorder Action day. This is a grassroots movement designed by and for people with eating disorders, their families, and the clinicians who support them. The website is www.worldeatingdisordersday.org and the theme for 2020 is #shareyourstory.