Eating disorders for children and young people simulation course - NHSE

• To enhance knowledge, confidence, and skills to work with children and young people with eating disorders.
• To feel confident in taking a history focusing on the eating disorder symptoms as well as physical symptoms and sequelae secondary to a significant restriction of food intake.
• To understand complexities around dynamics within the family system and wider systems, including professionals involved in their care
• To learn strategies used to help YP and their families understand the impact of eating disorder.
• To gain confidence in having challenging and potentially distressing conversations about the need for an NG tube insertion or discussing meal plan and how to do this in a supportive and helpful way.
• To recognise the presence of comorbidities and how they can potentially contribute to increased risk
• To recognise the need for risk assessment when medical intervention is required and manage that risk by thinking about the legal framework, issues pertaining to capacity, competence and safeguarding.

Please be mindful that the availability of slots for this course is quite limited, and they will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis for each specific region. To secure your spot in the course, please follow the instructions below:

Click the "Book Now" button located below.
Next, Complete your booking by entering the provided PIN. (If you do not have a PIN, please contact us via email at maudsleylearning@slam.nhs.uk or by phone at 0330 808 9391)
Following your submission, you can expect to receive notification of your acceptance within the next 48 hours. Once your application is approved, you will be granted access to an array of valuable course materials and resources. We look forward to welcoming you to the course!

We have noticed some fluctuations in attendance on certain courses, and this variability can have a significant impact on the overall quality of course delivery and, in some instances, lead to course cancellations. We truly value your commitment to our educational programs, and we kindly request your cooperation in ensuring that our courses run smoothly and efficiently.

If, for any reason, you are no longer able to attend a scheduled course, we kindly ask that you notify us as soon as possible. This proactive step on your part allows us to make the necessary arrangements, including offering your spot to an individual on our waiting list. In some cases, where there is no record of a cancellation, your line manager may be informed to help ensure effective communication.

We fully understand the demanding nature of the current working environment, and we greatly appreciate your willingness to communicate with us. Please feel free to reach out to us at your earliest convenience via email at maudsleylearning@slam.nhs.uk, should you need to make any adjustments to your course attendance.

It is important to note that, in order to meet the stated objectives of our courses, a minimum number of participants is required for each course to proceed as planned. If the number of bookings falls below this minimum threshold, we may regrettably need to cancel the course. Your cooperation in promptly communicating any changes to your attendance greatly assists us in avoiding such situations.

Your commitment to our educational programs is highly valued, and your cooperation in this matter is instrumental in ensuring the success of our courses. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to your proactive engagement in the future.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.