Eating Disorders Day Care Service leaflet - SLaM National Services
Eating Disorders Day Care Service leaflet - SLaM National Services
Eating Disorders Day Care Service leaflet - SLaM National Services
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<strong>National</strong> <strong>Service</strong>s<br />
<strong>Eating</strong> <strong>Disorders</strong> <strong>Service</strong><br />
<strong>Day</strong> care service<br />
Providing expert assessment, treatment and management of eating<br />
disorders for more than 25 years.<br />
Overview<br />
Our day care programme is part of our internationally recognised eating disorders service which provides<br />
expert treatment to people from across the UK. We provide intensive day care treatment for people whose<br />
weekly outpatient treatments are not sufficient, or as follow on care after inpatient treatment.<br />
Our team of staff are highly qualified and specialise in a variety<br />
of fields to provide a holistic service for our patients. We have<br />
a consultant psychiatrist, psychologists, psychotherapists, a<br />
specialist nurse, an occupational therapist, dieticians, and a<br />
clinical housekeeper.<br />
Who our service is for<br />
Our day care clinic provides treatment for people with<br />
anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia nervosa, who have a<br />
body mass index (BMI) of 16 or more. Where appropriate, we<br />
also accept people with a lower BMI.<br />
Eligibility<br />
›› 18+ years<br />
›› Male or female<br />
›› Diagnosis of anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia nervosa<br />
›› Previously received outpatient treatment was not<br />
sufficient to support recovery or at a stage physically or<br />
psychologically where more intensive support is required<br />
›› Is medically safe to attend day care, including travelling to<br />
and from the facility<br />
›› Requires step down care after inpatient treatment<br />
Exclusion<br />
›› Medically unstable<br />
›› BMI < 15 (individual cases considered if lower)<br />
Interventions<br />
The key therapies we provide are:<br />
›› Supported morning and afternoon snacks, and lunch<br />
›› Group therapy<br />
›› Regular physical monitoring<br />
›› Practical support around budgeting, shopping and meal<br />
preparation<br />
›› Regular key working sessions for patients to discuss<br />
practical issues<br />
›› Monthly reviews with the multidisciplinary team, patients,<br />
carers and community mental health teams
<strong>Eating</strong> <strong>Disorders</strong><br />
<strong>Day</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Service</strong><br />
Maudsley Hospital<br />
Middle House<br />
Denmark Hill<br />
London SE5 8AZ<br />
Referrals from consultant<br />
psychiatrist of CMHT<br />
Seek funding approval<br />
(not applicable for inpatient<br />
referrals, assessment is<br />
free of charge)<br />
<strong>Care</strong> Pathway<br />
Assessment<br />
Not met criteria – care<br />
remains with referrer<br />
Recommend<br />
treatment package<br />
Funding approved<br />
for treatment<br />
Joins waiting list<br />
6 month treatment<br />
package (initially 5 days<br />
then tapering down)<br />
Discharged to<br />
referrer or <strong>Eating</strong><br />
Disorder <strong>Service</strong><br />
Intensive nutritional<br />
rehabilitation package<br />
Treatment<br />
reviewed monthly<br />
4 month<br />
formal review<br />
Treatment reviewed<br />
fortnightly<br />
Continue treatment in<br />
outpatients or possible<br />
inpatient units<br />
Treatment continues<br />
for final two months<br />
Request further period of<br />
funding (usually 3 months)<br />
Discharged to<br />
referrer or <strong>Eating</strong><br />
Disorder <strong>Service</strong><br />
Treatment continues<br />
(reviewed monthly)<br />
Discharged to<br />
referrer or <strong>Eating</strong><br />
Disorder <strong>Service</strong><br />
Outcomes<br />
›› Healthy or healthier weight<br />
›› Better quality of life<br />
›› Positive transition back to the community<br />
›› Able to nutritionally support themselves<br />
›› Return to or new employment or education<br />
›› Able to maintain and develop relationships<br />
›› Delay or minimise time spent in inpatient ward<br />
Our facilities<br />
Our day care service is located within the grounds of the<br />
historic and renowned Maudsley Hospital.<br />
We provide a homely environment for the people who use<br />
our day care service. We have a comfortable open plan living<br />
space with a lounge and dining area, a group room, and<br />
therapy rooms, all well decorated and inviting.<br />
Opening hours<br />
<strong>Day</strong> care is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm<br />
Referral information<br />
We accept referrals from a community mental health team’s<br />
(CMHT) consultant psychiatrist.<br />
Please note: Where applicable, the CMHT will need to seek<br />
funding from the local primary care trust. The client will be<br />
invited for an assessment and informal visit.<br />
Contact information<br />
<strong>Eating</strong> <strong>Disorders</strong> <strong>Day</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Service</strong><br />
Maudsley Hospital, Middle House<br />
Denmark Hill, London SE5 8AZ<br />
T: 020 3228 3180 F: 020 3228 2358<br />
mary.grier@slam.nhs.uk<br />
Professor Ulrike Schmidt, Consultant Psychiatrist<br />
Professor Janet Treasure, Consultant Psychiatrist<br />
Dr Geoffrey Wolff, Consultant Psychiatrist<br />
Danielle Glennon, Team Leader<br />
Lubna Mohammad-Dar, Acting <strong>Service</strong> Lead
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