The national charity B-eat had “Eating Disorders in the Workplace” as its theme this year. One of our volunteers, Paul Donald, created a display in the Edinburgh Woollen Mill based in Dobbies Garden Centre in Aberdeen to raise awareness of eating disorders and highlight the work of NEEDS(Scotland) and also MBEEDS, (Men and Boys Eating […]
The Scottish Eating Disorders Interest Group, SEDIG, held their 2016 Carers’ Conference at The City Chambers in Edinburgh on Saturday 27th February 2016. There was an interesting and varied programme featuring four presentations. The first highlighted B-eat’s initiative in Edinburgh and the Lothians which involves young people with eating disorders going through transitions. Theses can […]
On Saturday 13th February, we held a joint event with our charity sponsors, TSB Rosehill Branch. Three staff members very generously gave up their their time, AFTER their work at the bank to join group members and volunteers at Ceramika for a pottery painting session. Mel, the proprietor was very welcoming and patiently assisted us […]
Bridging the Gap meet again on Wednesday 11th November at 7-9pm The Carers’ Centre, Seagate House, 132-134 Seagate, Dundee, DD1 2HB and following that, on the second Wednesday of every month. Download the flyer here.
With the much appreciated support of our charity partners, the Trustees Savings Bank, Rosehill Branch, we were able to show the film Seen but not Heard to an audience of group members, carers, volunteers and some of the bank staff. Niamh Allen and our own Katie Bedford, who were involved in the making of the […]
The Linda Tremble Foundation are launching support group for those affected by an eating disorder and their partners, families and friends. An introductory meeting will be held on Tuesday 3rd November 2015 from 7-9pm at St Bryce Kirk St Brycedale Avenue, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1ET . A flyer for advertising the event can be downloaded and […]
There is still time for you to join us for a free showing of Seen but not Heard, a film funded by The Butterfly Bursary set up by NHS Lothian. Niamh Allen and our own Katie Bedford will be on hand to talk about making the film and answer any of your questions. Refreshments will […]
On Wednesday 21st October, our satellite group NEEDS2 Bridging the Gap held a Launch Night in The Carers’ Centre, Seagate, Dundee. It was very well attended. There were three guest speakers. First, Dr Paula Collin of the Tayside Eating Disorders Service gave an interesting overview of what is available for adults challenged by an eating […]
One of our group members recommended this short video from Beat. It can help support motivation towards recovery. It features lots of positive quotes and is very uplifting.
We are delighted to announce that our satellite group, NEEDS2 Bridging the Gap, will hold its Launch Night on Wednesday October 21st from 7-9pm. We hope to have a speaker and an opportunity for some sharing on the night. Thanks must go to the eight volunteer facilitators who have been so enthusiastic taking this forward. […]
