Pip’s Place: Next Steps
Pip’s Place: The Story So Far
Pip McManus sadly took her own life in 2015 when she was just 15 years old. She had spent her last three years fighting anorexia nervosa, malnutrition, depression and self-harm.
Pip’s dream was to support those suffering from similar conditions, and whenever she felt able, she would find ways to help.
Pip’s Place Online
…was launched by Talk ED in 2021 to offer peer-led support to anyone affected by eating disorders. The team provided recovery-focused nutritional guidance, one-to-one support, and later introduced online support groups for sufferers and those supporting someone with an eating disorder.
“It’s the first time I’ve spoken openly about this. I’m so glad I found your support as it’s been really helpful.”
“We don’t want Pip’s life and suffering to have been in vain. Whenever she was able, she tried to help others suffering from similar conditions and we are hoping to continue her good work through Pip’s Place Online.”
– Marie Mcmanus
Pip’s Place: Next Steps
In 2023, First Steps ED and Talk ED joined forces to tackle eating disorders on a national scale.
We’ve created a brand new service to continue Pip’s legacy. Next Steps is a Guided Self-help group offering professional support to people with long-standing eating disorders, and provides hope for those who have been stepped down or discharged from specialist clinical care.
Facilitated by those who have been there, we aim to fill a gap in care provision for eating disorders and provide an accessible online space for those looking for support and community.
“Thank you for the workshop yesterday. I’ve suffered with my eating disorder for a long time and your session really resonated with me and was so incredibly helpful.”
Here for you…
Each group is led by a trained volunteer with lived experience, supported by one of our trained specialist support officers.
The group is available to all ages and runs every Tuesday from 5-6 pm.