The Nottinghamshire Eating Disorder Service (NEDS) supports adults aged 18 and over who have more serious eating disorders. This includes people with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

To use our service, you must be registered with a GP in Nottingham City or Nottinghamshire County.

We do not use a set body mass index (BMI) to decide who can be referred.

Referrals

We accept referrals from healthcare professionals. To refer someone, the NEDS referral form must be completed and sent to: NEDSAdmin@nottshc.nhs.uk

Each referral is reviewed by our clinical team. This helps us decide whether NEDS is the right service to offer an assessment and possible treatment.

If NEDS is not the right service, we will help by signposting professionals to other suitable services or support. We can also offer advice and consultation where needed.

Assessments

If accepted, the service user will be offered an assessment with a skilled and caring member of our team.

Assessments:

  • last around 90 minutes
  • can take place in person or by video call

After the assessment, the whole team discusses the service user's needs. Together, we use our shared knowledge to agree a care plan with the service user.

Treatment and support

Our treatments follow national guidance and are based on evidence. Psychological therapies we offer include:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)
  • MANTRA
  • Compassion Focused Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Alongside therapy, we may also offer support from:

  • Dietitians
  • Psychiatrists 
  • Peer Support Workers 
  • Community Support 
  • Occupational Therapists 

These supports are offered as part of eating disorder treatment. We do not provide them on their own, and we do not offer physical health monitoring as a separate service.

We treat every service user as an individual. We consider personal needs, including neurodivergence and learning difficulties. All care plans are discussed and agreed with each service user. 

FAQs

Can I bring someone with me to the first appointment?

Yes. If you come into the Mandala Centre for your assessment you can choose to bring a family member, advocate or friend with you to the first appointment. However, we usually encourage you to meet us by yourself at some stage during the assessment.

 

Is my information confidential? 

Yes, it is, in the sense that your information is held within our team, and that the information you share at assessment will only be shared with other professionals as necessary. Following assessment, a summary letter and care plan will be sent to you and to your GP, but we will discuss with you if there is any information you do not wish to be shared with your GP. In exceptional circumstances, such as if there were immediate concerns about your/others health and safety, then we may share information with external services.

 

Who will monitor my physical health? 

Your physical health will be monitored by our medical monitoring team in conjunction with your GP.

Service opening hours

During working hours

9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

 

Out of hours

Outside of office hours in case of an urgent issue please contact out of hours GP services, NHS 111, or in an emergency 999.

Help in a crisis

Outside of office hours please contact your GP, NHS 111, or in an emergency go to your local Accident and Emergency (A&E) department.

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