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.
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
🎟 Support First Steps ED and Win Big with Derby Community Lottery!
Support First Steps ED and Win Big with Derby Community Lottery! We’re excited to be part of the Derby Community Lottery — a fun and easy way for you to support First Steps ED while having the chance to win amazing prizes every week. When you play, 50% of
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, they
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
East Herts District Women’s Bowling Association raise £1,510 for First Steps ED
East Herts District Women’s Bowling Association raise £1,510 for First Steps ED Special thank you to East Herts District Women’s Bowling Association who have just completed their charity of the year events for First Steps ED. Angela Barrett, elected as President for the year, chose First
Amy Hudson raises £9,301 for First Steps ED
Amy raises £9,301 for First Steps ED Amy Hudson cycles 2000km to raise money for First Steps ED From the 1st - 8th September Amy and Kyle cycled 2000km home from Italy. Starting at the Pinarello Factory in Treviso, via the Pinarello shop in London, where
Simon’s story – Why I support First Steps ED
Simon's Story Why do I support First Steps ED? My story is a historical tale and my perspective from growing up in the seventies and a family member who I loved, suffering from an eating disorder. It’s an abridged story, with my memory fading of some
Tilly’s Story
Tilly's Story I have struggled with eating for most of my life, flicking between binge eating and restrictive disorders as a coping mechanism for undiagnosed autism and ADHD as well as a building lack of identification with my birth gender. I’m a chronic perfectionist and struggle
Family Fun Day
🌟Join us for our Family Fun Day 🌟 Our 20th Anniversary Family Fun Day is fast approaching! We can't wait for you to join us for our family fun day this September. Free entry, everyone welcome! Saturday 21st September 1pm - 4pm St Nicholas Church Hall, Allestree, Derby, DE22
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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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