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Ellern Mede is a world renowned specialist clinic that provides intensive treatment for children and young people with eating disorders. both NHS and Private.

Ellern Mede Group has UK's most specialised eating disorder treatment centres offering services both to children and young adults, both outpatient and inpatient. The Ellern Mede Group is an Eating Disorder Service dedicated to delivering compassionate and intensive inpatient treatment for young people and young adults. As leaders in high dependency services across the UK, our focus is supporting individuals with the most complex or long-term difficulties. In addition, we provide early intervention and post-discharge support. All our hospitals provide a high dependency intensive treatment programme for the most complex or challenging cases, as well as a range of more general eating disorder programmes. We provide physical and psychiatric re-stabilisation, sufficient to discharge to local Child Adolescent Mental Health Services. All our units are set in grounds where patients can have outdoor activities. We employ first class clinical professionals. Family involvement and group support are key in the recovery treatment process. On site we have an Ofsted registered school who provide tuition up to A level. As well as a varied and stimulating education syllabus, we offer holiday time activities.

08/01/2026

We believe in the power of shared stories❤️

Writing and reflection can be a way to feel less alone, to offer understanding, or simply to put words to something that matters to you.

We’ve created a space to share stories, reflections, and words of support from our community. These will be shared across our website as blogs and social media posts, helping to build connection and understanding.

If you’d like to write for us, we’d love to share your words with our community. Sharing is always optional, and only if and when it feels right.

Please email: Hope.Virgo@ellernmede.org

07/01/2026

2026 - You do not need to change who you are⭐
Healing is not about becoming someone else.

Recovery is not a straight line. Some days will feel easier, others heavier - and both are part of the process.

January can feel dull or quiet. That doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. It’s okay to move gently.

Lean into your hobbies, the things that bring comfort, and the support around you. You don’t have to do this alone.

One step at a time is enough💜

31/12/2025

As the new year approaches, it’s natural to feel a mix of hope, reflection, and uncertainty.

At Ellern Mede, we encourage thinking about the year ahead with intention rather than pressure. Intentions can be soft and flexible - centred on kindness, rest, connection, and care - rather than perfection or fixed goals.

Recovery and wellbeing are not about starting over or getting everything right. They’re about continuing, one step at a time, with compassion for yourself along the way.

Whatever this new year brings, meeting it with gentleness and self-understanding is enough.

💜

29/12/2025

As part of our 12 Small Steps of Christmas series, we shared this reflection with patients in our Christmas newsletter.

Recovery isn’t something to perform or perfect - and it doesn’t need to follow seasonal trends or expectations. Letting go of “new year, new me” pressure can create space for hope, steadiness, and self-compassion instead.

As we move toward the new year, we encourage focusing on progress that feels sustainable and kind, rather than rushed or forced.

With thanks to Chloe Murray () for sharing these words with our community.

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25/12/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at Ellern Mede.

The festive period can be a challenging time for someone in recovery - and for the families and friends supporting them.

Recovery doesn’t pause over the holidays. Changes in routine, social expectations, and heightened emotions can make this time feel especially difficult. Small, steady acts of support - listening without judgement, keeping expectations flexible, and offering reassurance - can make a meaningful difference.

As the year comes to a close, we want to recognise the strength it takes to keep showing up, even when progress feels quiet or unseen. Every step matters, and every small win counts.

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24/12/2025

The holidays can bring mixed emotions. Alongside moments of connection, they can also carry pressure, grief, or exhaustion.

Self-compassion means speaking to yourself with the same kindness you would offer someone you care about. Letting go of the need to feel cheerful all the time. Allowing rest. Allowing tears. Allowing things to feel hard.

If today feels heavy, remind yourself: This is tough, and I’m doing my best.

You deserve patience, care, and understanding - especially from yourself.

💚

23/12/2025

✨ 12 Small Steps of Christmas ✨

Guilt after eating can feel heavy, sudden and all-consuming - especially at this time of year. If that feeling shows up, please know this: it will pass. Eating doesn’t make you a bad person. It keeps you alive, nourished and moving forward in recovery.

This post has been written by Chloe Murray () and is part of our 12 Small Steps of Christmas series. It gently reminds us to meet guilt with grounding, softness and self-compassion - whether that’s journalling, colouring, stepping outside for fresh air, or reaching out to someone you trust.

Instead of “I shouldn’t have eaten that”, try reminding yourself:
✨ My body deserves fuel.
✨ This feeling will pass.
✨ I chose recovery today.

Tiny reframes. Soft reminders. No punishment - just compassion.
You’re not failing. You’re healing. 💛

20/12/2025

12 Small Steps of Christmas🎄

Today we are exploring simple strategies for handing buffets, meals, and family occasions❤️

Written by Shannon Scott

17/12/2025

✨ 12 Small Steps of Christmas ✨

Christmas gatherings can be really tough when food anxiety is part of the picture. Buffets, family meals, endless planning… it can all feel like a lot.

That’s why we’ve shared a new blog all about how to handle food anxiety at gatherings, with practical, gentle tips to help things feel a little more manageable this festive season.

Written by our Lead Dietitian, Oliver Street, it’s all about planning for structure, not perfection and finding ways to reduce pressure around meals and social situations.

If Christmas food chat feels overwhelming this year, you’re not alone - and support is here 💛

👉 Read the full blog via the link in our bio

16/12/2025

✨ 12 Small Steps of Christmas ✨

For many people in recovery, Christmas can feel loud and overwhelming - full of expectations, constant food focus and pressure to “perform” festive cheer.

This reflection has been written by Chloe Murray () and is part of our 12 Small Steps of Christmas series at Ellern Mede. It gently reminds us that Christmas is about more than what’s on the table. It’s about connection, comfort and the small moments that help us feel grounded and safe.

Creativity, presence and compassion can offer meaningful anchors during a challenging season. One small joy at a time really does matter.

Shared with care by Ellern Mede 💛

15/12/2025

Top tips for someone in recovery with ed✨

Follow along to see more tips and advice from our experts❤️

12/12/2025

Feeling overwhelmed at this time of year is more common than people realise. our lived by experience, reminds us that planning ahead, surrounding ourselves with the right people, and creating space to pause can make all the difference.

Whether it’s journaling, a check-in with someone you trust, or a simple distraction that grounds you… these small steps help anxiety pass.

As part of our 12 Small Steps of Christmas, we’re sharing gentle tips to support you through the season.

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