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 […]

We are recruiting for Network and Development Officer/s to deliver a new project for EDNE in collaboration with CNTW and the adult eating disorder provider collaborative (part of the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System).  The aims of the project are to:  We can be flexible on the working pattern and the roles […]

Do you know that as well as affecting your physical health, what we eat can also affect the way you feel and that nourishing your body with the right foods and with regularity can help to improve your mood? Do you ever feel tired and completely out of energy in the afternoons? do you reach […]

Two day online training course on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th January 2023, 9am-4pm The aim of the New Maudsley Model is to help Carers feel more confident and empowered in their role, to reduce their anxiety, and improve communication lines in the family, ultimately helping them best support their loved one on their path towards […]

I joined Eating Distress North East (EDNE) as Chief Executive on 18th October and one month into post am reflecting on what I’ve done so far. I started by meeting all staff members and asking them the same three questions: I can’t take credit for the questions, I’m sure I read them somewhere on the […]