What treatments and support does the service provide?
LEDS is an outpatient service. Our appointments usually take place at the Cullen Centre, Royal Edinburgh Hospital or virtually, via Near Me.
We offer:
- Medical and psychiatric assessment, monitoring and review
- Dietetic assessment and follow up
- Individual and group therapy (including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Schema Therapy)
- Guided self help and psychoeducation
- Direct support (e.g. with eating, welfare advice, developing social networks)
- Facilitated self help group
- Carer and family support
- Home and community visits if it is not medically safe for you to travel
- Liaison advice and consultation for primary and secondary care
- Referral to inpatient services at the Regional Eating Disorders Unit (REDU). REDU is located in St John’s Hospital, Livingston. Further information about services can be found on the REDU webpage.
The Outpatient Team specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy but can also offer a variety of other psychotherapeutic techniques dependent on individual needs. The centre adopts a matched care approach, matching the intensity and model of therapy to individual clinical needs.
COVID-19 restrictions may impact upon the range of services available and the waiting times. We will you let you know about any changes at your first appointment.
