Referral Criteria
We offer a service to both adults and adolescents aged 14 years+ who’s primary concern is an eating disorder. (clients under the age of 18 must have either parental or GP consent to access our service)
BMI range for 16+ year old clients is minimum 15
Carers and family members
(all terms are subject to assessment protocols and suitability)
(Please note we can only see clients whose GP’s are based within Bassetlaw and Derbyshire unless private funding can be obtained)
Please be advised that the following form our exclusion criteria :-
Long term Psychiatric input for the following: Severe and Enduring Personality Disorder (including suspected and traits), Psychosis, Schizophrenia and Bi-Polar
Persons who are identified as being a serious risk to self or others
Complex moderate to severe Learning Disabilities, ASD and ADHD
Excessive Alcohol/Drug Misuse
N.B If an individual has been under the care of psychiatric services please speak with a member of our team to assess suitability for a referral to our service on 01909 479922.
Referral Process
Self referral can be done via telephone, letter or completing the self referral form at the bottom of this page
GP Referral can be done via telephone, letter or fax
Other health professionals can be done via telephone, letter or fax.
Referral Pathway
GP / CPN / School Nurse / Nurse / IAPT / CMHT – can refer directly to FREED if the individual meets our diagnostic criteria, FREED will then offer an appointment to assess suitability and decide the interventions that are most suitable. (Our diagnostic criteria is available upon request).
If an individual’s BMI is below 15 we would advise him/her to approach their GP for an alternative service.