How can I get help?

Speak to your General Practitioner or School Health Nurse

In the UK, general practitioners (GPs) are the first step to accessing specialist support. For children at school, you (or they) could also approach the school nurse for help.

It can be difficult to be honest about exactly what might be bothering you but the more information your GP has, the more easily they will be able to find you the right help.

Single Point of Access

If you are concerned about your child’s eating or mental health you can also make a self-referral into CAMHS by ringing SPA (single point of access). The number is 01865 902515. 

They will find out from you what the problems are, give initial advice and may suggest a referral to the CAMHS eating disorder service or another service within CAMHS.

If your referral is passed on to the Eating Disorder service we recommend that you take your child to the GP for a medical check to exclude other causes of eating problems or low weight and to assess current physical health.

We will listen to your worries without judgment, and think with you about what help is available.