Eating disorder training for health and social care professionals (formerly Beyond the Symptoms) - UK Individuals

The course is open to staff working in a wide range of patient/client-facing roles and across various settings.

The course was originally designed for staff working in Primary Care, however we have reshaped it and had attendees in other areas join and find it beneficial to their role, such as those in social care.

Below are just some examples of the range of roles:

• Doctor (GP, Hospital, Emergency Medicine etc.)
• Nurse
• Midwife
• Paramedic
• Pharmacist
• Physiotherapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Radiographer
• Clinical Psychologist
• Dietitian
• Social Worker
• Care Assistant or Support Worker
• Health and Wellbeing Coach
• Art Therapist or Dramatherapist
• Youth Worker or Nursery Worker
• Support Programme Officer

If you work in one of the below educational settings, however, you may be interested in our training for:

• Secondary Schools
• University and Colleges

Please note that the course is designed for professionals looking to expand their knowledge. Due to the content and the interactive elements of the training, the course may not be suitable for someone currently living with an eating disorder and could be significantly triggering for some.

• Spot eating disorders earlier and take action sooner.
• Build confidence in assessment, risk management, and referrals.
• Apply current treatment guidance and best practice.
• Connect with peers and share learning.
• Understand Beat services on offer.
• Earn CPD-accredited training.

Highly knowledgeable and engaging trainer

Delegates repeatedly praised the trainer for the expertise, delivery style and ability to facilitate discussion:

• "[Trainer] was brilliant throughout not only in her knowledge but also in facilitating such a powerful subject area."
• "Really well presented with hugely relevant information."
• "Great interactive training session."
• "It was brilliant and engaging, a great group."

Increased confidence and practical skills

Many attendees reported feeling more confident in recognising signs of eating disorders, having conversations with individuals at risk, and signposting for support:

• "I feel much more confident and better equipped."
• Delegates highlighted gaining confidence to "start asking curious questions about eating."
• Several participants stated they would use the resources, signposting information and communication techniques immediately in their roles.

Valuable and relevant content

Attendees appreciated the breadth of information provided, particularly around:

• Different types of eating disorders, including binge eating disorder.
• Signs and symptoms.
• Barriers to recovery.
• Treatment options.
• Autism and neurodiversity considerations.
• Models, resources and practical tools that could be shared with patients and families.

Useful resources and takeaways

Delegates frequently mentioned plans to:

• Share resources with colleagues and teams.
• Review support plans and service responses.
• Improve signposting and referral practices.
• Explore additional resources highlighted during the course.

Overall Satisfaction

Satisfaction scores were exceptionally high - when asked to score out of 5:

• Average rating for presentation clarity and effectiveness: 5/5.
• Average rating for trainer knowledge and informativeness: 5/5.
• Average rating for recommending the training to others: 5/5.
• Average rating for helpfulness to work practice: 5/5.