Referral information for health professionals

This advice is for what health professionals can do to support a young person with disordered eating.

Monitor the young person’s weight

Use the MEED guidelines to ascertain the level of risk.
Medical emergencies in eating disorders (MEED): Guidance on recognition and management (CR233)

Call us to discuss a referral if you’re unsure

We have a daily duty team member on call who can help you and signpost you if necessary. Call 0114 305 3891

Referral criteria

• Young person is under the age of 16
• The young person is registered at a Sheffield GP
• Suspected eating disorder as the primary issue. Symptoms may include avoidance or restriction of food, weight loss, fear of weight gain, bingeing or purging, concerns about weight or shape
• Referrals via either GP or another professional currently involved in the young person’s care

Early intervention

Direct the young person and their family to online resources, such as:

• The UK’s Eating Disorder Charity – Beat
  
• Eva Musby – YouTube
  
• Golddigger Trust
• Door43

For young people over the age of 14

If the young person is over the age of 14, consider referral to SYEDA (dependent on risk as per MEED guidelines)

SYEDA – South Yorkshire Eating Disorder Association

Complete our referral form for consideration for assessment

Please make sure that you complete the referral form as thoroughly as possible. Include previous height, weight and physical observations where available, as this information helps us prioritise the most urgent referrals.

Referral form

If you are a GP or healthcare professional, please complete this referral form.