- Overview
- Available Locations
- How do I register for this service?
- Contact us
- Meet the team
- Reviews and feedback
- Useful resources and links
- Professionals
Type
Eating Disorders ServiceThe Northamptonshire Eating Disorder Service is a countywide, multi-disciplinary, community service. We offer assessment and support to adults with a diagnosable eating disorder. We work with people who are suffering from a wide range of eating disorders. This includes Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and OSFED (Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder)
We are a specialist team, including clinical and counselling psychologists, clinical nurse specialists, a health care assistant, an advanced nurse practitioner, specialist dieticians, a consultant psychiatrist, occupational therapists, assistant psychologists, an art therapist, a drama therapist, administrators, peer support workers and carer peer support workers.
Who is this service for? People aged 18 and above who have an eating disorder, as well as their carers / loved ones.
Sign up for this service using our online form
Unfortunately, we cannot accept self-referrals to our service if you:
- Do not live in Northamptonshire or you are not registered with a Northamptonshire GP
- You have suspected avoidant / restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
- You are currently being seen by another NHFT service
Available Locations
How do I register for this service?
Referrals should be made by your GP or the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). We also allow people to register themselves, however, it is always necessary for us to tell GPs of self-referrals.
Sign up for this service using our online form
You can also register yourself for this service by calling 0300 0270570 or emailing neds@nhft.nhs.uk
Please include your:
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Address
- Contact details,
- GP details
- Summary of your struggles.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept self-referrals to our service if you:
- Do not live in Northamptonshire or you are not registered with a Northamptonshire GP
- You have suspected avoidant / restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
- You are currently being seen by another NHFT service
What happens after I am referred (or refer myself) to the service?
After a referral is made to our service, it is looked at by senior members of the team. We will then call or write to you to invite you to an assessment appointment.
What to expect in an assessment
Initial assessment appointments are usually between 60 and 90 minutes. You will meet with two members of our team and the team will ask you questions to find out more about your experiences. You don't have to answer any questions you are not comfortable with. Questions might cover:
- Reasons for referral
- Your general eating pattern in a day
- Your thoughts and beliefs around food
- Body image concerns
- Physical health
- History of eating difficulties
- Personal and family history
- Current living situation
- History of trauma and mental health problems
- Current mood
- What you would like from our service and what goals you feel ready for
After the assessment, we will then have a discussion with you about steps for support. These may include:
- Adding you to the wait list for support within our team
- Physical health monitoring with your GP surgery
- Signposting to another service for more suitable support.
Contact us
Campbell House
Campbell Square
Northampton
Northants, NN1 3EB
Telephone: 03000 270570
Email: NEDS@nhft.nhs.uk
Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm
Meet the team
Our service is made up of:
- Clinical and counselling psychologists
- Clinical nurse specialists
- Health care assistant
- Advanced nurse practitioner
- Specialist dieticians
- Locum Consultant Psychiatrist
- Occupational therapists
- Social worker
- Assistant psychologists
- Art therapist
- Drama therapist
- Administrators
- Peer Support workers
- Carer Peer Support workers
We also work closely with GP's who hold responsibility for physical health monitoring. Our service provides both individual and group based support.
Our mission is to provide a full and compassionate service to improve the lives of adults with an eating disorder. We are committed to quality care using our expertise and service users and carer experiences to inform our practice and make a difference. We base our care plans on clinical research and evidence to create a solid foundation for patient care. Working with our service users and patients we can add flexible and creative elements to each person's care so we can adapt to everyone's unique needs.
We aim to support those in our services on their recovery path. We work with our patients and service users to reach a feeling of wellness and give them the quality of life based on their values and goals. We do this by working together with respect, offering choices and ensuring each person knows they have bespoke plans in place.
Reviews and feedback
Feedback is a gift. It tells us what we are doing well, what we need to improve and what we need to change.
To give feedback on your experience with the Northamptonshire Eating Disorder Service please complete our online survey.
If you have any questions about the survey, please email
NHFTFeedback@nhft.nhs.uk.
Useful resources and links
Beat - Beating Eating Disorders
UK's leading charity supporting those affected by eating disorders and campaigning on their behalf - adults and under 18s.
Information, helplines, webchat, peer support groups and details of local support groups.
- Do men get eating disorders? Learn about eating disorders in men
- Resources for minoritised ethnic groups: Black History Month at Beat | Aiyisha's Ramadan recovery story
Adult Helpline telephone: 0808 801 0677
E-mail: help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Web chat (open Monday to Friday from 3pm to 8pm)
Family Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders (F.E.A.S.T)
An international organisation of and for parents and caregivers to help loved ones recover from eating disorders by providing information and mutual support, promoting evidence based treatment, and advocating for research and education to reduce the suffering associated with eating disorders.
A Self Help Group run by and for Carers of those with eating disorders. The carer manual included worksheets which are available for download in PDF format. There are 12 modules which cover the recovery journey, how eating disorders impact relationships, communication skills and managing relapse.
Diabetics with Eating Disorders (DWED)
DWED is the only UK charity that supports and advocates for people that struggle with both type 1 diabetes and any kind of eating disorder. Provides information, resources and support to those suffering, and professionals providing care.
First Episode Rapid Early Intervention for Eating Disorders (age 16-25) The FREED website provides information on eating disorders, the importance of early intervention, and how to seek help. There are resources you can download and stories from young people who have recovered from an eating disorder.
National UK eating disorders organisation. Provides ongoing care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders, those struggling personally and parents, families and friends.
If you're struggling with an eating disorder or you're worried that you might be, email: support@anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk
Online recovery course: 'First Steps to Recovery' - interactive course with guidance and information on what recovery looks like for you. Suitable for both individuals and parents/carers.
Telephone: 03000 11 12 13 (option 3) Tues-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm
ABC Helpline: 03000 11 12 13 (option 1 or 2)