Eating disorders develop as outward signs of inner emotional or psychological distress or problems. They become the way that people cope with difficulties in their life. Eating, or not eating, is used to help block out painful feelings. Without appropriate help and treatment, eating problems may persist throughout life .

Eating disorders are complex illnesses where both the disturbed eating pattern as well as the psychological aspects need to be treated. Restoring a regular eating pattern plus a balanced diet is needed for balanced nutrition. Helping someone come to terms with the underlying emotional issues enables them to cope with difficulties in a way that is not harmful to them.

Specialist help and advice for people with an eating disorder is available 3 days a week from:

Jackie Nicholls (Clinical Psychologist)
Coordinator Eating Disorder Service
25 St Owen St
Hereford
Tel: 01432 265123

Referrals:
Via CMHTs. Direct referrals not accepted.

For more information about eating disorders and how to cope with them contact :
Eating Disorders Association (EDA)
First Floor
Wensum House
103 Prince Of Wales Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 1DW
Office: 01603 619090
Helpline: 01603 621 414 (9am - 6.30pm Mon-Fri)
YouthLine: 01603 765 050 for 18s and under. (4pm - 8pm Mon-Frid)

Herefordshire EDA contact:
Jennifer Davies
01432 276181 (Mon, Tues, Thurs 9am - 9pm)

Service Description:
The EDA gives information help and advice to sufferers, and carers on bulimia and anorexia. Jenny is a volunteer worker who offers local information support and understanding by phone only and who facilitates a self help network of people with eating problems in Herefordshire and beyond.

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