Eating Disorders
Eating disorders training helps your team provide effective care for people living with an eating disorder. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Provide effective care for people with an eating disorder
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Explain what eating disorders are and who they affect
- Describe the main types of eating disorder
- Recognise behavioural, emotional and physical warning signs
- Identify physical risks and red flags that need urgent help
- Outline NICE-recommended treatment and the recovery journey
- Support people sensitively at mealtimes and day to day
- Adapt support for older, autistic and other overlooked groups
- Apply capacity, consent, confidentiality and safeguarding
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Understanding Eating Disorders
- What an eating disorder is
- Who is affected
- Causes, language and myths
Types of Eating Disorder
- Anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder
- ARFID, OSFED, pica and rumination
- Type 1 diabetes and disordered eating
Recognising the Signs
- Behaviour, thoughts and feelings
- Physical signs
- Looking beyond weight
Physical Risks and Medical Emergencies
- Effects on the body
- Refeeding syndrome
- Red flags and when to act
Treatment and Recovery
- Getting help and referral
- Treatments recommended by NICE
- Recovery and relapse prevention
Supporting Someone Day to Day
- Starting a conversation
- Mealtimes and everyday support
- Difficult times, online safety and families
Different People, Different Needs
- Older adults and dementia
- Autism and learning disability
- Young people, men and other conditions
Law, Rights and Safeguarding
- Capacity and consent
- Rights, dignity and restrictions
- Confidentiality, safeguarding and support
Keep exploring
Related courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team. This course is theory-based, so we can also deliver it virtually over Zoom if that suits your team better.
How long is the Eating Disorders course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. We recommend refreshing every two years.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Eating Disorders training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our mental health training range. Also explore behaviour management training and neurological training.