South Yorkshire Eating Disorder Association - SYEDA

Accessing the service

Referral guidelines

Referrals are accepted for individuals aged 11, this may be done directly using the referral form on the website - Referral Form <16.

For ages 11-18 individuals they can also be referred by a professional through the Branching Minds Barnsley pathway using the following link: 

www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk/services/camhs-barnsley

Who should be referred

Referral Criteria 

The following referral criteria applies to clients who want to access more intensive support such as counselling, CBT, Occupational Therapy and group therapies.

All clients are welcome to use our open access support services,  without the need to refer or be referred. These include; self-help support groups, telephone / email information and advice, book lending , drop in facilities, website downloads. 

We are able to offer assessments to:

  • Clients that meet the age range criteria which is detailed at the top of this page. 
  • Clients experiencing difficulty with symptoms related to Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, OSFED/EDNOS or Anorexia
  • Clients who are not at a severely low weight (ie with a BMI below 17.5 – please feel free to contact us if you are unsure this)
  • Carers and family members supporting someone with any type of eating disorder regardless of severity level with a GP registered in South Yorkshire.  

Updated:  November 2024

  • Clinical support group
    • Brain and mental health
  • Clinical support area
    Mental Health
  • Service type
    • Mental health
    • Healthy living
    • Carers
  • Provider
    Other organisations
  • Telephone
    0114 272 8822
  • Email address
    info@syeda.org.uk
  • Website
    www.syeda.org.uk

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