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Our service is for adults who have a moderate to severe eating disorder.
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How we can help
How we can help
We can help you if you have a moderate to severe eating disorder, regardless of BMI. This includes:
- Anorexia nervosa
- Bulimia
- Eating disorder not otherwise specified (ENDOS)
As part of the first episode for rapid early intervention for eating disorders (FREED) we work closely with our NHS talking therapies service, TALKWORKS. If you are aged between 18 and 25 they can help you if you are experiencing symptoms of binge-eating disorder and bulimia nervosa. You can self-refer to them from their website.
We also provide advice, consultation and training for healthcare professionals.
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How to get help
How to get help
You can access our service through a referral from your GP. You will be offered assessment and treatment once you have been assigned a care coordinator.
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Further information
Your assessment
You will be offered an appointment for an assessment. A final report and recommendations will be sent to your GP and those involved in your care.
If admission to The Haldon eating disorder unit is required, we will manage your referral and work with you, your family and carers and other professionals, to maintain your safety until admission is possible.
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Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
EX2 5AF
01392 208 713
dpn-tr.communityeatingdisorders@nhs.net
Support for families and carers
We understand that the involvement of families, friends and carers is vital for the ongoing support and recovery of the person with the eating disorder.
The team can support families/carers through providing Community eating disorder service (CEDS) contact numbers to contact the team, arrange regular sessions with the CEDS key contact/medic, and signposting for family and carers support e.g. to organisations such as BEAT.
Supporting and caring for someone with any serious psychological difficulty, can be mentally and physically exhausting, so it is important to look after yourself during this process.
Read more about our commitment to carers.