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tastelife UK Season 2 Episode 2

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Information for Social Prescribers on responding well to cases or patients with disordered eating or a diagnosed eating disorder.

Elevate your support skills for patients struggling with Eating Disorders

Social Prescribers are essential frontline support for individuals who often present with symptoms that frequently mask a complex eating disorder. Join retired GP and former tastelife trustee Dr Ros Simpson for this practical session on compassionate, effective engagement. Learn how to recognise the nuanced signs of eating disorders and discover powerful, evidence-based social prescribing pathways.

We will focus on the vital role of reconnecting patients with meaningful social groups, specifically detailing the comprehensive support offered by tastelife courses to achieve long-term recovery.

What You Will Gain:

  • Techniques to identify eating disorders beyond the typical presentation
  • How to engage with compassion 
  • An insight into the emotional impact of eating disorders
  • Useful phrases to support and encourage patients
  • Key information on the tastelife community courses and how they support recovery


This podcast-style webinar is suitable for anyone working within Primary Care.

To find out more, please go to www.tastelifeuk.org