Welcome to FREED for
Professionals

An innovative treatment approach to help young people with eating
disorders as early as possible for a better chance of full recovery.

What is FREED?

FREED is designed to give young people rapid access to specialised evidence-based treatment and support tailored to their needs.

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Science & Research

FREED is much more effective than traditional treatments at reversing the changes to brain, body and behaviour caused by eating disorders.

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FREED Network

The FREED Network consists of all services using FREED, with access to evidence-based protocols and patient resources to support early intervention in eating disorders.

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Helping patients and carers with FREED

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Helpful guides to share with patients and carers

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FREED coping with the festive season

Emerging Adulthood

Ramadan & Eating Disorders

Emerging Adulthood (Portuguese)

Healthy Eating

Bone Health

The Brain And Eating Disorders

Social Media and Apps

Preparing for University

Eating With Confidence

Fitness to Study

Travel Advice

Seeking Help

Inspiring stories to share with patients and carers

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Social media, food and me - animation

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Nick* received treatment through FREED in London. He shares his experiences with treatment.

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Olivia received treatment through FREED in London. She shares her experiences of her eating disorder, treatment and recovery.

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Hannah is an advocate for eating disorder awareness and support. She shares her experiences with eating disorder treatment and recovery outside of FREED.

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Hannah received treatment through FREED in London. She shares her experiences of the initial assessment session at her eating disorder service.

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A video overview of FREED – First Episode Rapid Early Intervention for Eating Disorders.

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Anna received treatment through FREED in Leeds. She shares her experiences of treatment and recovery in video form.

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Alex’s story – Eating disorders aren’t just about food.

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Marissa has recovered from anorexia nervosa and is an advocate for eating disorder awareness, treatment and recovery.

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F received treatment through FREED in London. She shares her road to recovery in words and photography.

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Bobbi received treatment through FREED in London. She shares her experiences of her eating disorder, treatment and recovery.

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Phoebe received treatment through FREED in London. She shares her experiences of her eating disorder, treatment and recovery.

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Sarah is the mother of Issy, a young person who received treatment through FREED. Sarah shares her experiences of living with and supporting Issy as she accessed treatment.

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Erin received treatment through FREED in London. She shares her experiences of her eating disorder, treatment and recovery.

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Abi received treatment through FREED in London. She shares her experiences of her eating disorder, treatment and recovery.

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Shilla received treatment through FREED in London. She shares her experiences of her eating disorder, treatment and recovery.

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Resources for healthcare professionals

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Helpful guides for healthcare professionals

FREED Newsletter, Issue 1

Blank FREED Operational agreement (V8)

Blank FREED Operational agreement (V8.1)

Information for GPs

Risk Assessment

Fitness to Study

Video Guide for GPs

Inspiring stories for healthcare professionals

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Explore the role of FREED Champions

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Experiences of FREED in the Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT).

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How FREED began at the Maudsley Eating Disorders Service, part of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM).

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Register with FREED to access the professional training platform and toolkit

An online training package and implementation toolkit for services interested in adopting FREED. This material is free for NHS professionals but requires registration to access.


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Help & Support

The sooner you seek support, the sooner things can start to get better. We can help you find the right option for you.

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Science & Research Behind FREED

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