Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service podcast
Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service
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- 16
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- 2022
- First episode
About Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service podcast
Welcome to the Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service podcast! This podcast has been created by the Assistant Psychologists within the service. We have developed this podcast to provide information around eating disorders, offer hints and tips and bust any myths that we may come across.
- Publisher
- Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service
- Category
- health & fitness
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 25 Dec 2022
- Latest episode
- 30 Jul 2026
Latest episodes
16 episodes in the feed.
30 Jul 2026
Apprehensive about group sessions?
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Ali Robertson (clinical psychologist) and Kay Hurn (nurse therapist) to discuss some of the common apprehensions, worries or concerns service users may have about attending group sessions as part of treatment; with discussions about the benefits of groups and finishing on some testimonials from experts by experience. We would like to hear from you! If you have accessed our service and would like to get involved with an episode OR if you have feedback or suggestions for future topics please get in touch at dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net. We hope the episode is educational and supportive, but we acknowledge that some topics covered today may have brought up difficult feelings. We have included some resources below – please utilise them if you need support in anyway. BEAT: https://beateatingdisorders.org.uk Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Services: 0800 028 0077 (24 hours a day, seven days a week). You may also call 111 or your GP, when you require support for your mental health if there’s no immediate danger to your safety or the safety of others. Please call 999 or visit the Emergency Department at a local hospital, for any medical emergencies and life-threatening situations only. Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7 telephone emotional support for anyone in emotional distress) PapyrusHOPELine UK (under 35s):0800 068 4141 (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm and 7pm-10pm / Weekends 2pm-5pm) Mind: 0300 123 3393 or text 86463 (mental health advocacy support and information).
16 Mar 2026
Waterlily Insight
In this episode we are joined by Fliss, a lived experience service user currently undergoing the Waterlily day provision programme. We explored Fliss' experiences of this programme. We hope the episode is educational and supportive, but we acknowledge that some topics covered today may have brought up difficult feelings. We have included some resources below – please utilise them if you need support in anyway. Hosted by: Molly Tomlinson (Assistant Psychologist) We would like to hear from you! If you have accessed our service and would like to get involved with an episode OR if you have feedback or suggestions for future topics please get in touch at dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net (mailto:dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net). Mental Health Support: Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Services: If you are feeling distressed, anxious or feeling that you cannot cope, you can call The Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Services. It is a freephone service available to everyone living in Derbyshire, both to young people and adults. You can call on 0800 028 0077, it is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You may also call 111 or your GP, when you require support for your mental health if there’s no immediate danger to your safety or the safety of others. Please call 999 or visit the Emergency Department at a local hospital, for any medical emergencies and life-threatening situations only, for example if you have taken an overdose or need urgent medical attention. In addition, the following helpline numbers offer confidential, emotional support: Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7 telephone emotional support for anyone in emotional distress) Papyrus HOPELine UK (under 35s): 0800 068 4141 (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm and 7pm-10pm / Weekends 2pm-5pm) Mind: 0300 123 3393 or text 86463 (mental health advocacy support and information) BEAT (eating disorders charity): 0808 801 0677 (open daily from midday-midnight during the week; 4pm-midnight on weekends and bank holidays) Carers Support: Skills for carers workshop offered by First Steps: https://firststepsed.co.uk/services-and-support/support-for-carers/skills-for-carers/ (https://firststepsed.co.uk/services-and-support/support-for-carers/skills-for-carers/) Derbyshire Carers Association: https://derbyshirecarers.co.uk/carer-support-and-carers-assessments (https://derbyshirecarers.co.uk/carer-support-and-carers-assessments) Derbyshire Carers Association offers information, advice, and support to carers. You can access a carers assessment through this service to identify the support carers may need and the things that can make the caring role easier. BEAT: https://beateatingdisorders.org.uk (https://beateatingdisorders.org.uk) A charity for eating disorders disorders based in the UK. Their website contains lots of helpful information and resources. FEAST Home - F.E.A.S.T. (https://feast-ed.org/) Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders New Maudsley Carer Skills Workshops New Maudsley Training Course Dates (https://www.charliewaller.org/what-we-offer/eating-disorder-workshops-for-parents-and-carers)
3 Feb 2026
14. Family & Carers
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Laura Ames (clinical psychologist) and Louise Latham (expert by experience) to discuss the experience of families and carers of those with an eating disorder. Hosted by: Bronagh Dunn (assistant psychologist). Specific resources mentioned in the episode are listed below: First Steps: https://firststepsed.co.uk/ Derbyshire Carers Association: https://derbyshirecarers.co.uk/carer-support-and-carers-assessments (https://derbyshirecarers.co.uk/carer-support-and-carers-assessments) FEAST: Home - F.E.A.S.T. (https://feast-ed.org/) (Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders) New Maudsley Carer Skills Workshops: New Maudsley Training Course Dates (https://www.charliewaller.org/what-we-offer/eating-disorder-workshops-for-parents-and-carers) We would like to hear from you! If you have accessed ourservice and would like to get involved with an episode OR if you have feedback or suggestions for future topics please get in touch at dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net (mailto:dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net). We hope the episode is educational and supportive, but weacknowledge that some topics covered today may have brought up difficult feelings. We have included some resources below – please utilise them if you need support in anyway. BEAT: https://beateatingdisorders.org.uk (https://beateatingdisorders.org.uk) Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Services: 0800 028 0077 (24 hours a day, seven days a week). You may also call 111 or your GP, when you require support foryour mental health if there’s no immediate danger to your safety or the safety of others. Please call 999 or visit the Emergency Department at a local hospital, for any medical emergencies and life-threatening situations only. Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7 telephone emotionalsupport for anyone in emotional distress) PapyrusHOPELine UK (under 35s):0800 068 4141 (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm and 7pm-10pm / Weekends 2pm-5pm) Mind: 0300 123 3393 or text 86463 (mentalhealth advocacy support and information)
26 Oct 2023
13. Exercise and Eating Disorders
In this episode, your hosts are joined by Michelle, dietician at Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service, and Charlotte, one of our service users, where we discuss exercise in relation to eating difficulties. If you would like more information about the other services/sites mentioned in the episode, you can find this here: Project RED-S: The world's fastest growing club for sustainable performance (https://red-s.com/) The UK's Eating Disorder Charity - Beat (beateatingdisorders.org.uk) (https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/) Home - First Steps ED (https://firststepsed.co.uk/) If you would like any further information, please contact us on dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net
13 Sept 2023
12. Autism and Eating Disorders
In this episode, your hosts are joined by Mandy, Clinical Psychologist at the Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service, and Rebecca, one of our service users. In this episode we discuss autism in relation to eating difficulties. As mentioned in the episode, the PEACE pathway is a pathway available for eating disorders and autism which provides support and resources for patients, carers, and clinicians. You can find more information on the following link: https://www.peacepathway.org/ (https://www.peacepathway.org/) If you would like any more information please contact us on dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net (dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net)
7 Aug 2023
11. University with an Eating Disorder
In this episode, your hosts are joined by Ali, Clinical Psychologist at the Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service, and two of our service users - Charlotte and Georgia. We discuss the experience of University for someone with eating difficulties. If you would like any more information please contact us on dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net (dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net)
19 Jul 2023
10. FREED
In this episode, your hosts are joined by Katherine, Nurse Therapist and FREED Champion at Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service, and Emma, our first FREED service user. Katherine and Emma join us to discuss FREED and how it helps our service users access support. If you would like any more information please contact us on dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net (dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net)
17 May 2023
09. Lets Talk Assistant Psychologists
In this episode your hosts (Megan, Rebecca, Sian and Shannon) discuss the role of an Assistant Psychologist with the Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service and how service users can access our support. We also discuss our journey's to becoming an Assistant Psychologist and our experiences so far. If you would like any more information please contact us on dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net (dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net)
20 Apr 2023
08. Diet Culture
This episode is hosted by Rebecca Young, Megan Burkinshaw, Sian Levell, and Shannon Edwards who are Assistant Psychologists within the Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service. We are joined by Abi (a Previous Service User) and Dr Ali Robertson (Highly Specialised Clinical Psychologist). In this episode we discuss Diet Culture, what that means to us and our service users as well as ways we can manage the impact it has on our mental health. If you would like any more information or support around this subject or would like to be part of a future episode please contact us on dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net (mailto:dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net).
17 Apr 2023
07. Story of Lived Experience and Recovery
In this episode we are joined by Meg, who is a Lived Experience Facilitator for Derbyshire NHS and a previous patient at Derbyshire Eating Disorder Service. We discuss Meg’s recovery journey, and how she has used her experiences in her current role. If you would like any more information or support around this subject or would like to be part of a future episode please contact us on dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net (mailto:dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net).
9 Apr 2023
06. Easter
In this episode we are joined by Dr Ali Robertson (Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist), Julie Youle (Dietician) and Laurie Allsop (Occupational Therapy Assistant). We discuss the common concerns that our service users may have around this period and offer some hints and tips to manage expectations, shopping, Lent, and more! If you are concerned about the Easter period, please speak to your clinician or Care Coordinator for additional support. If you would like any more information or support around this subject or would like to be part of a future episode please contact us on dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net (mailto:dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net).
12 Feb 2023
05. Role of Peer Support Workers
In this episode we are joined by Shirley and Molly who are Peer Support Workers within the Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service. We discuss the role of Peer Support Workers within the service and how service users can access their support. If you would like any more information about Peer Support Workers or how to access their support whilst receiving treatment with the Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service, please speak to your Care Coordinator or contact us on dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net (mailto:mailto:dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net).
29 Jan 2023
04. The Role of Occupational Therapists
In this episode we are joined by Kylie Conningham and Emma Homes, who are both Occupational Therapists within the Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service. We discuss what the role of occupational therapy within the service and how service users can use this to maximise their recovery. If you would like any more information about our Occupational Therapists, or how to access their support whilst receiving treatment with the Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service, please speak to your Care Coordinator or contact us on dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net (mailto:mailto:dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net)
15 Jan 2023
03. Role of Therapists
In this episode we are joined by Dr Ali Robertson (Highly Specialised Clinical Psychologist), Dr Laura Ames (Clinical Psychologist) and Elizabeth Oldham (CBT Therapist), who are therapists within the Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service. We discuss the role of Therapists within the service and how service users can access their support. If you would like any more information or support around this subject or would like to be part of a future episode please contact us on dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net (mailto:dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net).
1 Jan 2023
02. The role of a Dietician
In this episode we are joined by Julie Youle and Michelle Holmes who are dieticians within the Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service. We discuss the role of dieticians within the service and how service users can access their support. If you would like any more information about dieticians or how to access their support whilst receiving treatment with the Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service, please speak to your Care Coordinator or contact us on dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net (mailto:dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net).
25 Dec 2022
01. Christmas
This episode covers Christmas, identifying common concerns that come up around Christmas for our service users, why these are concerns and how they may be overcome. We are joined by Dr Ali Robertson (Clinical Psychologist), Julie Youle (dietician), and Emma Holmes (Occupational Therapist). If you feel that you need any additional support over the festive period, please do speak to your clinician. Alternatively, please visit the website of an amazing local charity, First Steps Derbyshire, at https://firststepsed.co.uk/ (http://firststepsed.co.uk/) If you would like any more information or support around this subject or would like to be part of a future episode please contact us on dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net (mailto:dhcft.eatingdisordersap@nhs.net).
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