FREED-Beeches is a fully inclusive service. We understand everyone’s journey is unique, we have walked different paths and have different life struggles.
We offer early intervention and prevention services for both adults and young people (aged 14 years and above) whose primary concern is an eating disorder. (Clients under the age of 18 years must have either parental or GP consent to access our service).
- Suitability will be ascertained by a clinical assessment.
- Intervention can be offered for carers, family members and supporting others.
(All terms are subject to assessment protocols and suitability)
Our exclusion criteria includes the following:
- Psychiatric Diagnosis for Personality Disorder (including suspected and traits), Borderline Personality Disorder, Psychosis, Schizophrenia and Bi-Polar
- If an individual’s BMI is below 15 we would advise approaching their GP for an alternative service.
- Persons who are identified as being a serious risk to self or others
- Complex moderate to severe Learning Disabilities
- Complex moderate to severe ASD and complex moderate to severe 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.
Please be advised unfortunately at the current time we are unable to accept referrals for those diagnosed with ARFID. Please contact your local NHS Adult service or CAMHS team
Referral Process
Self-referrals can be done by completing the referral form at the bottom of this page. GP and other professional referrals can be done by completing the referral form at the bottom of this page or by sending a letter via post or emailing joanne.ormiston@nhs.net
Please note, although we are now able to accept referrals from a wider geographical area, we may not be the commissioned service for your area. Upon completion of the referral form we endeavor to be in touch within 10 working days.