Norfolk Community Eating Disorder Service relocates in city

The Norfolk Community Eating Disorder Service (NCEDS), formerly based in Sprowston, is now situated at Meridian Business Park near Postwick.

The unit has a reception area and a free car park, and patients will benefit from "bright and cheerful" clinical rooms, as well as separate areas designed specifically for patients with neurodiverse needs.

The service has been delivering treatment to more than 550 patients annually since 2018 (Image: Submitted)

A kitchen has also been incorporated into the new centre, where staff members can share meal planning tips and nutritional advice.

Team manager Simon Sheppard said: “Our new home is already proving to be more popular with our patients.

“It’s easy to get to, and the rooms are much lighter and more modern."

He stressed that the goal was to create "a really relaxed and welcoming environment, and the feedback from patients has already been really positive.”

The NCEDS is managed by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust and provides assessment and treatment options for conditions including moderate to severe anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating, and mixed eating disorder symptoms.

The team, comprising of psychiatrists, psychologists, specialist nurses, dietitians, occupational therapists, and support staff, offers a a range of tailored treatment pathways.

Community eating disorder service gets new home in Norwich (Image: Submitted)

Mr Sheppard added: “We are a team which promotes recovery.

"This means that our aim is to help our patients find the necessary skills to live worthwhile lives and move forwards from their eating disorder.

“Treatment of eating disorders can take time but recovery is possible."

Delivering treatment to more than 550 patients annually since 2018, the service can be accessed via referral from a GP or health professional.