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Eating disorders Master Class with Professor Caroline Meyer

Masterclass, News December 21st, 2015

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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Newbridge knitters in Children in Need fundraiser

Blog, News November 23rd, 2015

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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“All Eyes are on You”

Masterclass, News October 26th, 2015

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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Latest master class: lively debate during popular programme with Australian professor

Masterclass, News March 26th, 2015

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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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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