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New space for therapy, support and parking with major expansion

News February 24th, 2015

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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Drive for safe management of severely ill patients with anorexia

News February 24th, 2015

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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The latest newsletter from Newbridge has been published

News December 10th, 2014

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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Internationally renowned Australian professor will lead Master Class in March 2015

News December 3rd, 2014

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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Praise for high staffing ratios at Newbridge House

News September 3rd, 2014

Newbridge House is regularly noted for high nurse staffing levels which are well above the minimum levels. The core service always operates at a ratio of at least one member of staff for every two patients at all times during the day. The core service involves providing support to young people during meal times and […]

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Over-activity and exercise as a feature of anorexia: the LEAP programme at Newbridge

News June 24th, 2014

Specialists at Newbridge House have adapted the internationally recognised LEAP programme for younger patients. LEAP (Loughborough Eating disorders Activity therapy) is a well-regarded adult treatment to address excessive activity and over-exercise as components of anorexia. It was originally developed by Loughborough University’s Lorin Taranis and Dr Caroline Meyer. A clear need for support “We could […]

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Newbridge assistant psychologist secures place on prestigious Oxford course

News June 18th, 2014

Newbridge assistant psychologist Cat Houlihan has gained a place on the highly sought after Oxford Doctoral course of Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford. Medical director Professor Hubert Lacey commented: “This is a real coup for Newbridge – to have one of our Assistant Psychologists accepted on such an excellent and exclusive course. “Competition […]

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