Derbyshire Eating Disorder Report
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This report was written following the engagement session at the First Steps All Ages Recovery and Self Help Group. The information for the report was obtained by running an engagement session.
The engagement session consisted of a group discussion. There were 11 people present; 10 female and one male.
Participants at the engagement sessions were not asked specific questions, but instead were invited to talk more generally about their experiences of getting a diagnosis of their condition, support from health professionals, accessing treatment and accessing other forms of support, including support groups.
Key findings
Lack of awareness of eating disorders and support available among some health professionals
Dignity and respect is not always shown to patients
No clear diagnosis pathway
Lack of consistency and choice across Derbyshire.
Eating disordertreatment
Gap in provision for people to carry out assessments in order to be able to access help and support
Shortage and lack of continuity in community psychiatric nurse(CPN) service
Incorrect incentives to access treatment
Poor quality psychiatric support
Long term health and wellbeing needs are not appropriately addressed
People are often referred inappropriately to IAPT service.
There is insufficient support at a time of mental healthcrisis
Lack of services for people over 25 years
Lack of support for carers
Recommendations were made and the service provider responded.