Supporting every step of your eating disorder journey.
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Tonight on ITV Regional News 📺
Our psychotherapist Cleo will be appearing alongside Rachael Taylor, mum of Ellie, to highlight the urgent importance of eating disorder mortality awareness.
#EatingDisorderAwareness #EDAwareness #EatingDisorders
The government wants to transform mental health support in England, improving prevention and early intervention through an ambitious new strategy.📣
Watch this space as we will be reaching out for your voice along the way. 🩵
#MentalHealthSupport #EatingDisorders
We’re currently looking for volunteers to support our ARFID workshops for children & young people or adults.
Interested? Complete our registration of interest form forms.office.com/Pages/Respo…
It's Mental Health Awareness Week 💚
This year’s theme is Action. Awareness matters, but real change happens when we take small, meaningful steps.
What action will you take today? 💭
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #TakeAction #MentalHealthMatters #EatingDisorderRecovery
Have you or a loved one been affected by disordered eating?
🧠 18+ with lived experience, or a family member/carer
💻 1-hour online interview (flexible format)
🎁 £15 voucher thank you
📩To take part, email [email protected]
No waiting list for CBT-E support📣
✔ No waiting list
✔ Low-cost private support
✔ Experienced practitioners
Don’t wait to get the support you need firststepsed.co.uk/private-p…
📩 [email protected]
#CBTE #EatingDisorderRecovery #MentalHealthSupport #FirstStepsED
✨ Reiki as part of recovery ✨
Interested in finding out more?
📩 [email protected] OR make a referral firststepsed.co.uk/make-a-re…
#RecoverySupport #ReikiHealing #MentalHealthMatters #FirstStepsED #WellbeingSupport
If you’re aged 25 or under and have experience of social media impacting your eating disorder recovery or body image, we’d really value your input.
🗳️ Take part in the survey here: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/9QcG…
#EatingDisorderRecovery #SocialMediaImpact #FirstStepsED
In our latest Ask the Experts, our All Ages Services Director, Holly Whitehead, shares insight into how autism can impact eating behaviours.
💬Read the blog:
firststepsed.co.uk/blog/ask-…
#AutismAwareness #EatingDisorders #ARFID #Neurodiversity #AskTheExperts #FirstStepsED
A huge thank you to all our amazing runners who took part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon this year.
If you’re ready to take on the challenge for First Steps, there are events happening across the UK that you can join! Visit our website firststepsed.co.uk/get-invol…
For some people (especially those with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), eating challenges may be linked to sensory sensitivities, fear of certain foods, or anxiety around eating.
Make a referral today firststepsed.co.uk/make-a-re…
#WorldAutismAwarenessMonth #ARFIDAwareness
Have you seen our Easter support guide yet? 📷
Our Guide to Easter and Eating Disorders offers gentle support and practical tips to help you through the season.
📷 Download here: firststepsed.co.uk/blog/east…
Did you know? 📷
Research suggests that up to 35% of people with eating disorders may be autistic or show elevated autistic traits.
If you or someone you support may benefit from help, make a referral today 📷
firststepsed.co.uk/make-a-re…
#AutismAwarenessMonth #AutismAcceptance
We want to remind our community 💛
At First Steps ED, we support all early-stage eating difficulties. You are not alone, and support is available.
You don’t need a diagnosis to reach out 👉 Make a referral today: firststepsed.co.uk/make-a-re…
#EatingDisorders
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On Sunday, our team took part in the Derby 10K, running in support of @FirstStepsED, our nominated charity in #Derby. 🏃♂️🏃♀️A fantastic effort from everyone involved and a great way to support an incredible local cause doing vital work in our community! You can still donate here: shorturl.at/GdwHG
In this video, our Befriending Coordinator answers some of the most common questions about the First Steps ED Befriending Service.
If you or someone you care about could benefit from this support, you can make a referral today.
🔗 Make a referral: firststepsed.co.uk/make-a-re…
A heartfelt thank you to Alice Taylor, who brought together staff and residents at West Hallam Care Home to host a wonderful raffle and cake sale in aid of First Steps ED, held in memory of her sister, Ellie.
#FirstStepsED #EatingDisorderAwareness #MakeADifference #GetInvolved
We’re marching. Are you with us? 📢
On 18 April 2026, we’ll be joining the Dump the Scales Eating Disorder March to stand up for better support, better funding and a national strategy for eating disorders.
👣 Sign up and march with us:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/dump-the-…
Missed us on ITV News last week? Don’t worry 💙
If you didn’t catch it live, you can now watch all of our segments on ITVX here:
🔗 itv.com/watch/news/eating-di…
#ITVNews #EatingDisorders #AutismAwareness #SocialMediaImpact #MaleExperience #BreakTheStigma
It's Eating Disorder Awareness Week! 💙
🤝 Like, share, and save this post to help raise awareness this week - and stay tuned!
#EDAW2026 #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek #Commuawarenessnity
