Welcome to our blog!
We are passionate about offering a service and community which is inclusive, empathic, understanding and non-judgmental. We believe that support should be available for all those affected by eating difficulties and disorders regardless of age, race, gender identity, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
These principles of equality and diversity underpin our person-centred, service user led approach to mental health and a big part of the reason we decided to launch our blog space. Here you’ll find First Steps ED updates, as well as stories and features from our community. We want to give everyone an opportunity to share stories, introduce unheard voices and discuss important topics around mental health and eating disorders.
Anyone can be Affected by an Eating Disorder.
Anyone can be Affected by an Eating Disorder. Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that impact many aspects of a person's daily life including the people they surround themselves with. How I see an eating disorder is being swallowed up by a hole. Everything that defines
A Social Picnic of Triggers
A Social Picnic of Triggers What are social gatherings? A social event or gathering occurs when a group of people come together for several purposes. They allow us to gain insights into different cultures and interests. It is also an opportunity for us to connect and bond over
🎶 A Song for Everyone: Join Us for a Charity Concert in Support of First Steps ED & Padley YMCA! 🎶
🎶 A Song for Everyone: Join Us for a Charity Concert in Support of First Steps ED & Padley YMCA! 🎶 We’re thrilled to invite you to a special charity event that offers music, inspiration, and community spirit. A Song for Everyone presents Chorus & Song:
First Steps ED appoints a new Chief Executive Officer
First Steps ED appoints a new Chief Executive Officer First Steps ED, a national eating disorder Charity providing help and support to individuals of all ages, genders and backgrounds including their families, has appointed Daniel Magson as its new Chief Executive Officer, who came into post
Surviving Your Own Plot Twist; Thriving During Stressful Life Transitions
Surviving Your Own Plot Twist; Thriving During Stressful Life Transitions When you read a book, does everything always go as expected? Is there a straight road from start to finish? No, because this would make for a pretty boring book. Life is just the same. The twists
An Interview with Olivia – a First Steps ED Befriender
An Interview with Olivia - a First Steps ED Befriender Hi Olivia! Let’s start with how would you explain the essence of the befriending service to a friend? "The befriending service is a much needed and valuable service which pairs someone with past experience of an
An Interview with Angela – a First Steps ED Befriender
An Interview with Angela - a First Steps ED Befriender Hi Angela! Let’s start with how would you explain the essence of the befriending service to a friend? "It's a service that provides a listening ear for people who need someone to listen and understand without
Introducing First Steps ED Giant Cash Bonanza Lottery: A Fun Way to Make a Difference!
Welcome to the First Steps ED Giant Cash Bonanza Charity Lottery! We are thrilled to introduce the First Steps ED Giant Cash Bonanza, an exciting new way to support our vital work while giving you the chance to win amazing cash prizes every week! How It Works For just
How Does a Person Grow?
How Does a Person Grow? How does a person grow? I don't mean physically. But mentally. Can you tell through attitude? Appearance? Hobbies? Nothing like mental progress actually starts with visual differences. If I lose weight, would you think my anxiety is cured? If I wore
The First Step
The First Step What's stopping you from moving forward? From taking the next step? From making the change that you know deep down needs to happen? Are you comfortable with feeling stuck? Are you satisfied with where you are now? Or is there something whispering that
10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Eating Disorder Recovery
10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Eating Disorder Recovery When I started my recovery journey 5 years ago, I remember feeling scared, isolated, and confused. Those close to me also felt similar and even though at the time, I was under hospital treatment,
Regional Challenge Events
Regional Challenge Events Here you can find all of our 'Run for Charity' running and challenge events in your local area. Simply find the event that you want to sign up for, pay the registration fee, and a member of our team will be in touch with the
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We are proud to support and offer a platform for individuals who are ready to share their stories and talk about their experiences of recovery. Together we can offer hope to lives affected by eating disorders. If you have something to say, a story to tell or advice to share, you are in the right place.
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