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Join our new consultation group, which is part of the Eating Disorder Service User Network

The group brings together current and previous service users who are interested in helping shape and develop eating disorder services in Essex. 

Celebrating our internationally trained staff

This Overseas NHS Workers Day (1 March) we’re celebrating our internationally trained colleagues and their valuable contribution to providing care for our patients.

“Sometimes it is the smallest gem that can ignite recovery”

Suzy is a member of EPUT’s Eating Disorder Service User Network. Now 18 months into her recovery, she shares her journey so far and reflects on the progress she has made.

Residents at one of our care home's enjoy pet therapy session

Animal-loving patients at one of Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust’s residential care homes enjoyed meeting Willow, Ollie and Simba during a pet therapy session.

Introducing our Eating Disorder Service User Network

Our Eating Disorder Service User Network has groups for people living with an eating disorder, as well as their loved ones and carers. 

“I feel so passionately that recovery is possible.”

Louise has been in recovery for two years thanks to the support she received from EPUT’s eating disorder services. She says that she is forever grateful, and wants others to know that recovery is possible.

Families of residents at our care home enjoy monthly catch ups over a cuppa

Families of people staying at one of our residential care homes have been invited to get to know each other over a cuppa at a monthly carers meeting.

EPUT’s NHS 111 Mental Health Crisis Response Service handles more than 55,000 calls in a single year

Today, on Helplines Awareness Day, EPUT (Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust) is reminding everyone about its dedicated phone line for people experiencing mental health crisis, and its contact centre, which provides 24/7 support.

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