If you care for someone with an eating disorder it can be hard to know what to say, or how to help, and it can feel as though there’s no one to talk to. Our skills for carers workshops will help you understand more about eating disorders and feel more confident in your knowledge; reduce […]

Due to unforeseen building works in EDNE’s offices we are moving to temporary premises around the corner from Pink Lane. The move will start from Wednesday 6th September and we hope it will be no longer than three weeks, finishing on Friday 22nd. We will be working from Adamson House, 65 Westgate Rd, Newcastle upon […]

At Eating Distress North East we know the importance of holding a safe space where people can feel heard and know that recovery from disordered eating is always possible.  We’re looking for someone with excellent group facilitation skills; understanding and knowledge of mental health issues and how they impact on individual and families; and a […]

We're delighted that Eating Distress North East has been selected to participate in the Big Give Kind²mind campaign. We will be raising money for our project, EDNE's Big Move. We've outgrown our current premises. To meet increasing need for our counselling services, we need to move to bigger premises with more counselling rooms to support […]

As a brand-new member of staff, I am excited to be part of an important new project happening across the region. Eating Distress North East (EDNE) have been supporting people and their loved ones affected by eating distress for over 30 years. We are the only dedicated eating distress charity in the North East, and […]

EDNE Group Work Paused Unfortunately, we have had to pause our health and wellbeing and friends and family groups for the time being. We’re working hard to find the resources which will allow us to reinstate them as soon as we can. In the meantime, if you’re interested in attending either our health and wellbeing […]

I’ve been at Eating Distress North East for just over five months and have spent that time learning about the organisation: the people, the services, and our partners and funders. As well as me being new in role, we’ve also recently appointed Rachel Cowey as our new Counselling Lead. Rachel has been a counsellor with […]

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people affected by eating distress?   Eating Distress North East (EDNE) is the only eating distress charity in the region, with a 30 year track record of supporting people with eating distress/disorders and their loved ones.   We are looking for skilled and committed people to join our team of voluntary trustees to provide oversight, effective governance, and strategic […]

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people affected by eating distress?  Eating Distress North East (EDNE) is the only eating distress charity in the region, with a 30 year track record of supporting people with eating distress, and their loved ones. We are recruiting for counsellors to work with clients […]

This week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week (27 February - 5 March) and this year the focus is on men and boys. Around 1 in 4 people with eating disorders are men, but there can be challenges and barriers to spotting - and naming - the symptoms of an eating disorder or eating distress. In […]