Services for Eating Disorders

Issue:

Lack of specialist services locally for people suffering from eating disorders.

Project Lead:

Helen Blanchard, Hull LINk Engagement Worker

This group focussed on the specialist services and support that are available to people with Eating Disorders. It examined patient’s experiences of a number of aspects of care such as access to services, services available, waiting times, referral pathways, and information provision.

Progress so far: 

• Group has formed a plan of action for conducting the research.
• Research has been conducted into local services, i.e. what is available and how services are accessed.
• Discussions have been held with the local support group S.E.E.D.
• A survey has been conducted to collect peoples views. 

The findings have now been presented into a report containing recommendations for improving services and patient’s experiences. THis report was submitted to NHS Hull, Hull & East Yorkshire Hospitals, Humber Foundation Trust, City Health Care partnership and Hull City Council.

To view the full report please click here.