This CPD-accredited course helps adult social care staff recognise eating disorder concerns and support people safely, respectfully and within their role.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
• Describe common eating disorders and key warning signs.
• Respond to concerns in a calm and person-centred way.
• Record, report and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Support dignity, safety and consistency in day-to-day care.
• Understand how communication and environment can reduce distress.
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Overview
This course is suitable for:
- Care Workers.
- Support Workers.
- Team Leaders.
- Senior Care Staff.
- Nurses.
- Staff working in care homes, supported living, and community services.
• What eating disorders are and why they matter.
• Common types and key features.
• Physical, emotional and behavioural signs.
• Responding safely and reporting concerns.
• Safeguarding, boundaries and confidentiality.
• Person-centred support and meal-time environment.
• Short videos, interactive tasks, knowledge checks and a final assessment.
Approx. 40 – 45 minutes, including videos, interactive tasks, and knowledge checks, though this may vary by learner.
This course supports eating disorder awareness and safe day-to-day support in adult social care, particularly in mental health and learning disability services.
It supports person-centred care, dignity, safeguarding, professional boundaries, record keeping and safe escalation.
This course does not replace local policies, clinical assessment, specialist treatment, supervision or manager sign-off.
Hugh Asher, BSc (Hons), MSc (Merit), PhD (Applied Social Science)
As a course consultant, Hugh brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his role. His extensive background in working with individuals with diverse needs, combined with his passion for utilising nature as a therapeutic tool, allows him to provide valuable insights and guidance to learners.
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