The largest student-led parade in Europe – Aberdeen’s Torcher Parade – is on 28th March 2015 and we are hugely honoured to have been nominated by the Student Charities this year and to have 2 torch bearers. Please come along on Saturday 28th March at 6.30pm to see us, and watch more than 2000 students […]
SEDIG Carers’ Forum are holding their annual Carers’ Conference in Edinburgh on February 28th from 9.30am – 4pm at the Edinburgh Training and Conference Centre, 16 St Mary’s Street. Details are available from our administrator or on the SEDIG website. The topic this year is “How to move forward” and the speakers will be looking […]
On the evening of 14th January, Porthlethen Academy held their final of their Youth Philanthropy Initiative. This is a project where the RMPS Department of secondary schools encourage pupils to form groups, research a local socially based charity and compose a presentation on that charity’s behalf. A winner is chosen per class, and then per […]
One of our facilitators and her husband have very kindly offered to produce some notes on supporting a partner through an eating disorder. With this in mind, they are asking group members, especially carer members to submit questions they would like answered. You can do this by emailing our administrative assistant through the Contact Us […]
We all recognise big family and social occasions can be difficult to cope with if you have an eating disorder in your life, either personally, or as a carer for a friend or loved one. Who or what can help? open and trusting family relationships, empathetic friends to share your thoughts and anxieties…. Look […]
Eva Musby is the author of Anorexia and other Eating Disorders: how to help your child eat well and be well. This book is full of practical solutions, compassionate communication tools and emotional support for the parents of children and teenagers. Following a presentation at the Carers’ Conference in Edinburgh on 28th February, Eva Musby […]
SCOTTISH EATING DISORDERS INTEREST GROUP CARERS’ CONFERENCE Eating Disorders: How to Move Forward Saturday 28th February 2015 Edinburgh Training & Conference Venue, 16 St Mary’s Street, Edinburgh 9.30 REGISTRATION – COFFEE/TEA 10.00 Welcome & Introductions Dr Jane Morris, Consultant Psychiatrist, Eden Unit, Aberdeen 10.15 Psychological Impact on Families Dr Joanne Waine, Consultant Clinical Psychologist […]
We had a really uplifting look at what we enjoyed about Christmas at our December meeting. Favourite songs/carols, activities, decorations and smells were discussed, and throughout it was very noticeable how many smiling faces there were. Christmas does bring its challenges and we hope our suggestions on coping with the season help. They will be […]
We continue to be involved in YPI projects throughout the north east of Scotland. Schools involved lately have been Mackie Academy, once again, Portlethen Academy, Ellon Academy, Lathallan School, Westhill Academy and two teams from Banchory Academy. We are immensely appreciative of the opportunity this awards us to raise awareness of eating disorders, and also […]
The end of September heralds the start of the new university term, and a new stage in life for first year students. Freshers’ Fairs provide a hub from which they can explore what’s available and what they could possibly help with. Having stands at these events raises awareness of eating disorders, and also allows staff […]
