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Provide eating disorder expertise in one place
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Together, we are transforming the UK’s approach to eating distress and eating disorders by making prevention and early- intervention support accessible, effective, and locally rooted so that every person can get the help they need as soon as they need it.
Values We Follow
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Compassion
Ensuring a person-centred approach that prioritises empathy and better outcomes for everyone with an eating disorder.
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Collaborative
Working in true partnership by supporting each other, sharing knowledge, resources, and ideas while respecting diverse perspectives.
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Professional
Upholding integrity and high standards to represent a united and trustworthy voice for change.
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Driven
With every initiative shaped by the voices of those we support and focused on delivering meaningful, positive impact.
Our cross cutting commitments
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Equity and Inclusivity drives all our work.
REDCAN recognise that women and girls are most at risk of eating distress and eating disorders in the UK, and we are committed to ensuring they can access services that meet their needs. Alongside this we will proactively tackle the cultural stereotypes and systemic biases that cause people from the global majority, neurodivergent, disabled, LGBTQ+, older populations, and men and boys to be overlooked; ensuring that everyone receives the support they need to live without the harmful effects of eating distress or an eating disorder.
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Digital Transformation.
We will be ahead of the curve and not left behind
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A Systems thinking approach.
We will demonstrate being curious, open to learning and seeking different perspectives from a diverse range of stakeholders to identify system barriers and experiment with new approaches.
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Evaluation and Evidence.
We will evidence the effectiveness of our services with independent evaluation and comprehensive data capture. We will work with existing evaluations to improve quality services including the National Audit of Eating Disorders
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format_quote It wasn’t until my late 30s that a mental health nurse identified I had an Eating Disorder and referred to First Steps ED for support. I didn't think you can help an ED when you were overweight… First Steps ED supported me in identifying and accepting it, which was very hard for me. format_quote
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Having a conversation with someone about an eating disorder can be hard, whether you're worried about yourself or about someone else.
At RedcanUK, we understand the seriousness of eating disorders and the importance of addressing them with care and compassion.
Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses, affecting people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. Individuals who struggle with an eating disorder have an unhealthy relationship with food, using disordered behaviours (restriction, purging, binging and other compensatory behaviours such as exercise) as a way of coping with difficult emotions or behaviours.
According to Priory Group, between 1.25 and 3.4 million people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder impacting individuals of all ages and genders. Eating disorders are most common in ages 16 to 40, with Binge Eating Disorder and OSFED being the most common diagnosis.
Eating disorders are complex and there can be a number of contributing factors to an individual developing an eating disorder including genetic factors and our biology, as well as environmental factors and our surroundings. Because of this, there can't be a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment which is why REDCAN members offer a range of effective treatments and support options to individuals referred into their services.
An individual's experience of an eating disorder will differ from one person to the next, which also means the way they respond to treatment will also differ. It is important that organisations take a person-centred approach to treatment, recognising any other components contributing to the eating disorder. This can include other presenting health issues or cultural and environmental factors.