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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.

Heading to University with an Eating Disorder

Heading to University with an Eating Disorder Moving to university is a huge milestone for many young people. I moved to a new city when I went to university at 18 and found myself with this newfound independence, a new city to explore, new friends to

The Journey, the Fear & the Hope

The Journey, the Fear & the Hope  The first day we met your Dad and me Talked of how a future together could be That first date we realised we both felt the same Our life's journey began then our miracles came.... - I say you

Being a People Pleaser

Being a People Pleaser The meaning of 'people pleaser' is where you basically do things for other people. Normally people would suggest that you’re doing it because you're kind or nice, but I would do it due to my size. I would feel like if I

Body Image Support in Schools

Body Image Support in Schools Over 53% of men have felt pressured to look ‘good’ due to advertising Over 90% of teenage girls don’t participate in activities due to the way they look. Over 80% of ten-year olds are afraid of being ‘fat’ - When it

Let’s Talk About ED’s and LGBTQ+ 🏳️‍🌈

Let's Talk About ED's and LGBTQ+ 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ people face unique challenges that may put them at greater risk of developing an eating disorder. Research shows that, beginning as early as 12, teens who are LGBTQ+ may be at higher risk of binge-eating and purging than

Set Point Theory and Eating Disorder Recovery

Set Point Theory and Eating Disorder Recovery Set point theory is the science as to why diets don’t work! It explains why we lose the same 10lbs over and over again, why we get trapped in this vicious dieting circle and why we can become

Riding the Wave of Results Day

Riding the Wave of Results Day When I think about results day, I remember… Well, not a lot. It was a long time ago since I was heading into school to pick up the scary brown envelope, with a sheet of paper which was meant to

I’m Fine?!

I'm Fine?! Just a gentle reminder, you don't always have to be "fine" when with me. For anyone who is struggling I'm sharing this I wrote earlier this year... Much love, Kathy ♥︎ - I'M FINE !? There's a phrase that's used often these days I'm

Eating Disorders in the Workplace

Eating Disorders in the Workplace I had a conversation with one of our service users this week about heading back to work following some time away to focus on recovery. They had read the previous blog about burnout and related to a lot of what I

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