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REDCAN

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Regional Eating Disorders Charity Alliance Network (REDCAN) The UK VCSE Provider Collaborative delivering expert by experience care and support closer to you.

 United Kingdom
redcan.org.uk
Joined November 2021
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#REDCAN are local charities with decades of experience supporting individuals and carers with eating difficulties and disorders. redcan.org.uk @SWEDAUK @FirstStepsED @TalkEDCharity @SupportEDScot @SeedSupportUK @EDA_NIreland @pedsfriends @edneuk @syeda2628 @CaralineED
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There has been a major increase of eating disorders in the uk among men.
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Chris Palmer, MD (@ChrisPalmerMD) profile pictureChris Palmer, MD
@ChrisPalmerMD2 Sep 2024
Replying to @hubermanlab
Agreed. As a psychiatrist, my concern is how countless boys and men are persuaded by fitness influencers who present an unrealistic image of what’s achievable naturally, often without disclosing their use of PEDs. When these followers fail to see the expected gains, many resort to PEDs themselves or suffer from diminished self-esteem. This situation is further exacerbated by influencers who suggest that the lack of progress is due to insufficient effort. This is particularly detrimental to young boys, who may not fully grasp how widespread PED use is and how it distorts their expectations of what can be achieved through natural fitness alone. Many boys and men are dissatisfied with their bodies... psychiatryonline.org/doi/ful…
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Really looking forward to the first meeting of the APPG on Wednesday chaired by @Wera_Hobhouse and excited about our workplan to end the injustices over those affected by eating disorders
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Remember, each choice we make shapes our future. Every action counts, whether a small daily habit or a big life decision. Strive to make decisions that align with your goals and values. Let's make every moment an opportunity to grow and move closer to our dreams!
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Beat@beatED12 Aug 2024
Introducing @EDGI_UK, the UK’s largest eating disorders research project! 🌟 Join their mission to understanding the role of genes & environment. Sign up, complete a questionnaire, & get a free saliva kit. Let’s destigmatise and advance mental health research together! 💙
Teal background with white text reading 'What is EDGI (Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative'.

ALT Teal background with white text reading 'What is EDGI (Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative'.

Text reads 'EDGI is the UK’s largest study on eating disorders. Their aim is to better understand the genetic and environmental influences on eating disorders, in collaboration between King’s College London, NIHR BioResource, and Beat.' Logos for King's College London, NIHR BioResource and Beat are below.

ALT Text reads 'EDGI is the UK’s largest study on eating disorders. Their aim is to better understand the genetic and environmental influences on eating disorders, in collaboration between King’s College London, NIHR BioResource, and Beat.' Logos for King's College London, NIHR BioResource and Beat are below.

Title reads 'Who can sign up?' Text underneath in a bullet point list reads EDGI UK is open to anyone who is: aged 16+, living in England, has ever experienced or been diagnosed with any eating disorder'. An illustration of a hand holding a lightbulb is underneath.

ALT Title reads 'Who can sign up?' Text underneath in a bullet point list reads EDGI UK is open to anyone who is: aged 16+, living in England, has ever experienced or been diagnosed with any eating disorder'. An illustration of a hand holding a lightbulb is underneath.

Title reads 'How to join?'. The infographic underneath reads: '1) Register. Register on our website EDGIUK .org to read the information sheet. 2) Consent. Provide your consent using the online form. 3) Online questionnaire. Complete an online questionnaire to see if you are eligible. This takes around 30 minutes. 4) Send a saliva samples. Send a saliva DNA sample through the post using the free return envelope.' Text under the infographic reads 'Goal: 10,000 participants who complete their questionnaire and send back saliva kits'.

ALT Title reads 'How to join?'. The infographic underneath reads: '1) Register. Register on our website EDGIUK .org to read the information sheet. 2) Consent. Provide your consent using the online form. 3) Online questionnaire. Complete an online questionnaire to see if you are eligible. This takes around 30 minutes. 4) Send a saliva samples. Send a saliva DNA sample through the post using the free return envelope.' Text under the infographic reads 'Goal: 10,000 participants who complete their questionnaire and send back saliva kits'.

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY This survey is part of doctoral training in clinical psychology and explores how flexibility in thinking can influence well-being and adherence to therapies. To participate, please scan the QR code or follow the link: buff.ly/3M00kML
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We're hiring! 📣 We have a new opportunity for a Human Resources Manager to join our award-winning team. 📌 To find out more and to apply, visit buff.ly/4dDEJFM
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⭐ The study involves a 1:1 interview, which can be conducted online or face-to-face at either Coventry or Warwick University. All interview responses will be kept strictly confidential. Please contact the main researcher, Katie Edwards - [email protected]
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📢 Our Befriender applications are now open! If you’re interested in becoming a Befriender and providing support to lives impacted by eating disorders, fill out our application form today buff.ly/3SLZ0kf #Befriending #Volunteering #EDSupport
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SWEDAUK@SWEDAUK9 Jul 2024
Please share with Oxfordshire contacts! We're looking for people with L4 counselling qualification (or be close to achieving) as we expand into Oxfordshire. Working alongside the NHS Adult ED team & other local agencies you'll be supporting people affected by an eating disorder
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Looking for a new clinical challenge? We're recruiting Therapeutic Support Workers (Counsellors) to launch our services in Oxfordshire! Working alongside the NHS Adult ED team & other local agencies, you'll be supporting people with eating disorders. More info on our website.
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Taking time for self-care might seem impossible in life. But just 10 minutes of daily self-care can make a world of difference! 🌱Reduce stress and anxiety 🌱Boost your mood and energy levels 🌱Improve mental clarity and focus 🌱Enhance overall well-being
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Have you downloaded our new Parent and Carer Self-Guided Resource? Journal prompts throughout the course give you the opportunity to self-reflect on your own caring techniques, and how you can be an advocate for your loved ones' recovery. Download here buff.ly/4bmagey
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We're hiring! 📣 We have a new opportunity for a Specialist Support Officer to join our award-winning team in Hertfordshire. 📌 To find out more and to apply, visit buff.ly/3WOl4gw
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Support at First Steps ED extends far wider than the Midlands, we are an award-winning national eating disorder charity. 💙 Whether you are in need of assistance or looking to support others, First Steps ED is here to help. Make a referral buff.ly/3p7Wx7T
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We’re expanding our Hertfordshire children and young people’s eating disorders team looking to appoint full time and part time Specialist Supoort Officers working hybrid online and in our therapy rooms in Watford and Stevenage. Apply early on NHS Jobs: jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadv…
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Eating disorders don't discriminate by gender. They are real and severe and can affect men just as profoundly as they do women. Yet, many men feel the pressure to keep their struggles hidden due to societal expectations and stigma. It's time to change the narrative.
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🌞🍉🏖️ Summer Reminder from Charlotte- PEDS Peer Support Worker
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If you meet the criteria, and are interested in participating in this study, contact Elsa.
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Join our East Midlands eating disorders team as a Specialist Supoort Officer in our Eating Disorders In Student Services (EDISS) with our integrated pathway with University of Lincoln Student Support Services. Apply early on NHS Jobs: jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadv…
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