14. Family & Carers

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.

Hosted by: Bronagh Dunn (assistant psychologist).

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 dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net.

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)