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Saying yes to recovery

‘Do I actually want to get better?’ A question that has occupied most of my thoughts for weeks now as I’ve batted from one side of the argument to the other.
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Holding the Power

An advertisement, a post on social media, a ‘harmless’ comment, trying on new clothes; these can all hurt and trigger a downward spiral, whatever stage of recovery. The fact that I can still have a meltdown over has shown me that food still scares me.

Make a Referral

If you feel you would like to access our service you can complete our online referral form.
Eating Disorders in Student Services

The Eating Disorders in Students Service (EDISS) offers various types of support to all students and staff, with or without an eating disorder diagnosis.
Counselling and Therapy

At First Steps we have a number of trainee counsellors and counsellors offering individual sessions.
History

A Brief History of First Steps 2004 - Present
Bespoke training

Unique Eating Disorders Specialist Training for Professionals- this foundation course aims to raise awareness and knowledge around eating disorders.
First Steps Derbyshire Winners of Health Service Journal Award for Supported Self-Care

First Steps Derbyshire has won the HSJ Award for Supported Self-Care for its online befriending service.
Types of roles

We need people to help us in many different areas.
Peer support

First Steps is funded to offer one to one peer support for anyone aged 19 and below.
Befriending

First Steps offers online befriending for anyone who might benefit from one to one support over email. Befriending provides support by creating a means of communication to discuss the sufferer’s difficulties in times of need. It allows service users to talk things through with someone who understands, someone who has often been affected themselves by an eating disorder. It gives a space to work on recovery, offload and express how someone might be thinking or feeling.
Core values