NHS Forth Valley has a specialist Eating Disorder service which is based at Livilands Resource Centre, Stirling Health & Care Village.
The Eating Disorder team offers Forth Valley-wide assessment and treatment to adults aged over 18 years of age with a diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa or Binge Eating Disorder.
Meet the team
The Eating Disorder Service team includes a consultant psychiatrist, speciality doctor, consultant clinical psychologist/team lead, nurse therapists and specialist dietitians. They offer a variety of evidence-based therapies including cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) and schema and trauma processing. The team also offer group therapy for Binge Eating Disorder and guided self-help.
Two staff members are present for the assessment process and normally one will ask questions and the other will take notes.
You can bring a friend or relative to support you, but staff prefer to see you on your own for the initial interview and, if appropriate, they can join at the end of the assessment process. You may also be asked to complete a questionnaire about your current symptoms.
Contact details
Eating Disorders Service
Livilands Resource Centre
Stirling Health & Care Village
Stirling
FK8 2AU
Phone: 01786 458515 / 458549
Email: fv.eatingdisorders@nhs.scot
Referrals
A person can be referred to the Eating Disorder team by a mental health or general medical professional, a General Practitioner (GP), or Dietitian.
The team accept referrals for people with a moderate to severe Eating Disorder. Severity is generally indicated by rapid weight loss or severe emaciation, frequent vomiting or laxative abuse, significant physical complications, persistent self harm behaviours, suicidality or a co-morbid condition such as pregnancy or diabetes. People with an Eating Disorder of a less severe nature are cared for by General Psychiatric services and/or the Mental Health Resource Centre provision in Forth Valley.
What happens during the assessment?
As part of the assessment process, staff will weigh you and measure your height to calculate your BMI. This is very important to assess risk and help devise an appropriate treatment plan. They may also carry out a short physical assessment such as recording your temperature and blood pressure. Occasionally, if the team don’t have up-to-date blood test results, they can organise for you to have the tests done at the centre.
During the assessment process, staff will ask about your current symptoms, any medications you are taking and background history. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Towards the end of the assessment, staff may ask you to wait in another room for a few minutes. This will give the team the opportunity to discuss the most appropriate treatment plan which will then be discussed with you and there will be an opportunity to ask any further questions.
The outcome of the assessment
The outcome of the assessment may be that the Eating Disorder Service is not the most appropriate service for you, in which case staff will discuss alternative options with you and let your GP know. You can make an appointment with your GP to discuss any further steps. If it is agreed the Eating Disorder Service is right for you. Staff will discuss a treatment plan with you. You may be given a menu plan and asked to record a food diary prior to future appointments.
Staff will share information regarding the assessment and outcome with your GP Practice.
