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eating disorders

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Testimonials

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Testimonials

Dr Harry Millar
Consultant Psychiatrist, Service Team Leader, Grampian Eating Disorders Service and Clinical Lead, North of Scotland, Eating Disorders Managed Clinical Network

"North East Eating Disorders Support (Scotland) provide very valuable support to those suffering from eating disorders and their carers.

The group has been very fortunate in having some very highly committed and understanding volunteers facilitating group meetings and providing telephone support.

For those attending professional services for therapy and treatment of their eating disorder, the support group provides an additional and different type of help.

For those who are uncertain about making contact with health services and other professional helpers, the support group provides a safe and sympathetic setting in which to seek advice and reflect on how best to deal with the eating disorder."

Gráinne Smith
Chairperson of NEEDS Scotland

"When my adult daughter was diagnosed several years ago with anorexia nervosa I could find no information, let alone any support.

My daughter is now fortunately well - but without information and support for families as well as sufferers, it could easily have been otherwise and convinced me of the need for good resources, both family and professional, to support families and sufferers.

I believe that, with the necessary information and support, the strengths and commitment of many family members can be mobilised to support professionals’ efforts to develop best care for sufferers 24 hours a day, and that NEEDS Scotland and other voluntary self-help groups have an important supportive role in the struggle against eating disorders.

I am also the author of ‘Anorexia and Bulimia in the Family’, published by John Wiley and Son, 2004 – a practical support book for all carers both family and professional."