NIHR Maudsley BRC Blog

Our latest news and events

Professor Ulrike Schmidt chosen as one of the NHS70 Women Leaders

Ulrike Schmidt, Professor of Eating Disorders at the IoPPN, has been announced as one of the NHS70 Women Leaders. This recognition award for women leaders in healthcare is in celebration of the NHS turning 70 years old, and 100 years of women’s suffrage. This award was presented by the Women’s Leadership Academy, part of the NHS London Leadership Academy.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 5 Jul 2018

Successful early intervention approach to eating disorders rolled out across England

A programme called First Episode Rapid Early Intervention for Eating Disorders (FREED) developed by NIHR Maudsley BRC researchers demonstrated the positive impact of early intervention. Teenagers and young adults (aged 16-25) who came forward for treatment were contacted within 48 hours and commenced treatment as soon as two weeks later.

 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 4 Jun 2018

Study highlights burden of eating disorders in South London

A new study has revealed that 7.5 per cent of adults in a group of people living in South London could be diagnosed as having an eating disorder.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 2 Dec 2015