Training for dieticians, community pharmacy and oral health teams

Would you know if your patient had an eating disorder?

People with eating disorders don’t always go straight to specialist services – their symptoms mean they might access any part of the healthcare system. So if more healthcare professionals know what they’re looking for, more people with eating disorders can get the help they need.

This webinar series, which we've created with Health Education England and NHS England, helps healthcare professionals working in community pharmacy, oral health, or as a dietitian understand how to spot an eating disorder, and what to do if they’re worried about someone.

Start with our general introduction, then follow up with a webinar tailored to your own field, so you’ll know what to look out for if you work in oral health, pharmacy, or as a dietician. Finish with another webinar for everyone, to help you understand the transitions patients make through the healthcare system – and how they might come into contact with you.

Throughout, you’ll hear real stories and practical case studies to help you understand how to support your patients.

Through this series, you’ll learn about:

• What eating disorders are
• The warning signs – including ones to look out for in your field
• What you should and shouldn’t say
• How to make a referral to specialist services
• Transitions and how to manage them