By raising vital funds for First Steps ED, we can form an ongoing partnership with your school providing your pupils and staff with:

✅ Exclusive access to workshops and speakers
✅ Dedicated support from our fundraising team
✅ CPD-accredited training for professionals.

'Alongside the small joys of Spring is #StressAwarenessMonth , where we join a number of other charities and organisations to raise awareness about the factors which predispose stress'

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Taking care of yourself is crucial, if you neglect your own needs, you won't have anything left to give to others. #StressAwarenessMonth

By making a one-off or regular donation, you can help us to continue offer support and provide vital services to those who need us most. On behalf of the team and service users, a huge thank you for your kindness. 💙

📣Let's come together and make a difference in the lives of those battling eating disorders.

This year, we need YOUR help to raise £20,000 in 2024 to celebrate 20 years of First Steps ED. Make a donation or start you fundraising journey firststepsed.co.uk/get-involved/f…

#EatingDisorders Twitter 📢 Are you a UK based clinician who works in adult eating disorders or refers into ED Services? We'd like to talk with you about weight-based/BMI-based referral & treatment criteria. Please share widely! #EatingDisorders Research #ResearchParticipants

'Self-advocacy is a powerful tool in the journey to recover from an eating disorder.'

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Let's celebrate diversity and promote understanding this #AutismAwarenessDay 💙

Research shows there is a link between eating disorders and autism. Our team at First Steps ED are trained in providing a supportive environment for our neurodiverse service users and staff.

Tuesday 2nd April Ep.12 of the Let's Chat Derbyshire Podcast is LIVE. We spoke with Holly from @FirstStepsed about ARFID.

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🌸🐰Happy Easter from us all at First Steps ED!🐰🌸

We've put together this short Guide to Easter and Eating Disorders where we explore the challenges of Easter. You'll also find some advice and guidance for managing whatever the holidays will bring.

Download the guide for free firststepsed.co.uk/easter-and-eat…

“Limited progress in addressing the poor quality and effectiveness of eating disorder services is causing avoidable harm.”

Rob Behrens warns Maria Caulfield that more action is needed to address the system for treating people with eating disorders.

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'Unfortunately, those who are struggling will find that their eating disorder takes away those joys that so many are able to immerse themselves in.'

Check out Rosie's blog on Easter with an Eating Disorders firststepsed.co.uk/easter-with-an…

If you are unable to fast this year, remember there is more to Ramadan than fasting alone. Think about other ways you can connect with your faith and community through prayer or reciting the Quran ✨

Self-care can look very different for everyone. Not everyone can use the same forms of self-care due to many reasons, for example disability or finances.

Do what is right for you, find what ever it is that recharges your batteries and give yourself permission to do these things!

'An Occupational Therapist will work with patients/ clients around meals, managing stress, independent living, self-care, promoting a healthy routine'.

Check out this weeks blog on Occupational Therapy in the Recovery of Eating Disorders.
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Let's meet more of our fantastic team! Meet Megan, our Marketing and Comms Officer.

Megan promotes our services and the amazing work we do at First Steps ED, spreading awareness and creating conversations around eating disorders and the support we offer. #MeetTheTeam

Talk ED is proud to support Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024.🧩

There is a link between neurodivergence and eating disorders and by creating a supportive environment and exploring strategies to address challenges, individuals can develop healthier relationships with food.

We've partnered with BeenThere, a charity in the form of an app providing free body image support for adults over 18.

Download the app, and make sure to select ‘First Steps’ under ‘Where did you hear about us?' linktr.ee/beenthere.app
#BodyImage #BeenThere

It’s important that you identify the support services available to you as a #student

Make sure you register with the #University GP, as well as knowing how to access mental health support, as well as academic support.  #UniMentalHealthDay

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