Presentations

Who should attend: Carers, Service Users, Health and Social Care, Professionals and Commissioners.

45 minutes to 1 ½ hours including Q & A.

The theme of the presentation varies depending on the audience but will be from the carer’s perspective.

It would include telling my story and sharing my experiences of having had 2 children with 2 very different eating disorders.

It would include observations as to what might have been helpful then and what could be improved upon now.

The talk covers:

My story caring for two daughters with an eating disorder.

Lessons for the future – for carers

  • Support
  • Communication
  • Setting boundaries
  • How unhelpful patterns of behaviour can be maintained in families
  • How making changes can aid recovery
  • Stigma

Lessons for the future – for services

  • Respect for Carers
  • Confidentiality
  • Involvement and Awareness
  • Working better together