F.E.A.S.T. UK Task Force

F.E.A.S.T. UK is a task force for F.E.A.S.T.

The purpose of the task force is to:

share information about eating disorder treatment across all of the UK
address eating disorders issues and concerns specifically relevant in a British context
raise awareness about F.E.A.S.T in the UK, promote F.E.A.S.T's goals, and encourage use of the website and the At the Dinner Table forum

The task force is chaired by myself (Fiona Bromelow) assisted by Charlotte Bevan, Helen Missen and Mel Stevenson and reports to the FEAST executive and Board. Tasks undertaken are subject to approval by the F.E.A.S.T Executive Director, and in some instances by the F.E.A.S.T board.

If you would like to be part of this group or just be on the email list to hear what is going on, please join us. Most of the task force's communication is undertaken by email. If you choose to join the task force, you will need to be prepared to share with the group your email address. It would also be helpful if you were able to share your geographical position within the UK.

If you are interested, please contact Fiona, Charlotte, Helen or Mel at the addresses below.

Fiona (Marcella) fbromelow@aol.com
Charlotte (CharlotteUK) bushesbrew@hotmail.com
Mel (Melstev) melstevenson@tyrie.net (Scotland) and
Helen (hjm) helenmissen@aol.com (Wales)

RCP Map of UK CAMHS inpatient units

United Kingdom: Clinical Guidelines & Resources

UK NHS National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) homepage

Eating disorders: Core interventions in the treatment and management of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and related eating disorders 1/2004 PDF format PDF Quick Guidelines

The Royal College of Psychiatrists (homepage)

MARSIPAN: Management of Really Sick Patients with Anorexia Nervosa 10/2010
Junior MARSIPAN: Management of Really Sick Patients Under 18 with Anorexia Nervosa 1/2012
Guidelines for the nutritional management of anorexia nervosa (CR130) 2004 Due for review: 2008 PDF Format

King’s College London: Institute of Psychiatry - Eating Disorders Research Team (homepage)

Regarding Support Groups and Trainings For Parents/Carers

F.E.A.S.T. is not able to evaluate the philosophical approach or quality of the groups below. Some support groups may be facilitated by or have an atmosphere that is based on older treatment models that distance or blame parents. F.E.A.S.T. advises parents to research in advance and to seek optimistic, science-based support environments that help parents be engaged and assertive.

Support groups in the United Kingdom

The London Carers' Group
A self group run by and for carers **
3rd Wednesdays 7-9pm

Park Crescent Conference Centre, London, UK

01256 704117

www.londoncarersgroup.org.uk

Email for more details

F.E.D.S. (Family Eating Disorder Support)
Meets on the first Tuesday every month in Canal Court Hotel, Newry, Co Down, Northern Ireland from 7.30-9.30pm. We are parents/carers of children and young (and some not so young) people experiencing an eating disorder. We offer an opportunity to talk, share experiences and support each other. Guest speakers attend at least once every 3 months. F.E.D.S. receives support and guidance from local NHS Trust Eating Disorder Specialist Team.
Call or text 075 4218 2846 email: contact@fedsni.co.uk www.fedsni.co.uk

The Tonbridge and West Kent Eating Disorders Support Group
For Carers
The group meets on the last Wednesday of every month from 7.00pm – 8.30pm at Tonbridge School, High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1JP. All parents, carers and friends of people with an Eating Disorder, or of people who they believe might have an Eating Disorder, or of people who might be at risk of developing an Eating Disorder are welcome. We ask for a small voluntary donation of £4 to help to pay for admin costs and drinks.

For more details and contact information see: http://www.eda-westkent.org.uk/About.htm

First Steps Derbyshire
First Steps Derbyshire exists to raise awareness and give support to anyone whose lives are affected by any eating difficult or disorder.

Ingham House
16 Agard Street
Derby DE1 1DZ

For details on services and contact information please visit: http://www.firststepsderby.co.uk/

Let us know...

Do you run or know of a support group for parents/carers of eating disorder patients?
We're on the lookout for positive environments for parents to learn and support one another. Please email us with details:
info@FEAST-ED.org

F.E.A.S.T. is registered as a nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
Information on this site is meant to support, not replace, professional consultation. Unless otherwise noted, content is edited by F.E.A.S.T. volunteers with assistance from our Professional Advisory Panel.

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