Two of the UK’s most influential figures in eating disorders and mental health recently visited Newbridge House. Andrew Radford, chief executive of Beat and Claire Bethel, Deputy Director, Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Department of Health, both came to find out about the Newbridge treatment model. “My visit to Newbridge […]
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Someone said I was fat, a short film featuring young people who have been treated at Newbridge, is included in a leading university training programme. The Institute of Digital Healthcare at the University of Warwick has produced an online programme, called Understanding Eating Disorders, for teachers. It is designed to help frontline professionals recognise the […]
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The sixth Newbridge Master Class took place with Professor Caroline Meyer of the University of Warwick on December 11. The day was focused on mealtimes with eating disordered people and compulsive exercise, with Professor Meyer presenting key research evidence and participants engaging in wide-ranging debate. Professor Meyer, of the Institute of Digital Healthcare at the […]
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Young people at Newbridge took part in a collective crochet, together with other activities to raise money for Children in Need. Eight people helped to create a large piece of crochet knitting and many joined in jewellery making. There was a guess the name of the monkey activity and a rainbow theme to all the […]
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Training focusing on meal times, including interviews with patients on an inpatient unit in a study entitled “All eyes are on you.” Consideration of parental modelling during mealtimes and what strategies can be applied when disordered eating develops. Afternoon sessions will focus on exercise, encompassing the LEAP programme and compulsive exercise. Download this programme
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The latest Master Class event with Professor Stephen Touyz produced lively, wide ranging debate throughout a very well received programme. Professor Touyz, who has written six books and published more than 300 papers, provided a comprehensive overview of key new research and invited participants to debate and appraise approaches to the treatment of patients with […]
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Newbridge House has invested in new facilities which will provide substantial additional space for therapy, recreation and service support. The two residential houses next door to Newbridge have been purchased and work is currently underway to adapt and redesign both properties. The house adjoining Newbridge is being renovated for office and administration, freeing up rooms […]
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There was close audience engagement and discussion throughout the latest Master Class focusing on the physical management of severely ill patients with anorexia. Leading the Master Class which took place on January 23, Dr Paul Robinson spoke of his deep personal commitment for improving the care for acutely ill patients who come into general medical […]
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We produce regular newsletters for parents and carers, the health and education professionals and commissioners we work with. They provide a wide range of information about our service, showing new developments, research and staff news. The latest newsletter can be downloaded here
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Eminent Australian clinical psychologist Professor Stephen Touyz will lead a Master Class at Newbridge House on March 20th, 2015. This will be the fifth in the successful series, bringing internationally recognised specialists to Newbridge and enabling eating disorders professionals from different services to train together. Professor Touyz is Professor of Clinical Psychology and Honorary Professor […]
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