In January 2018, the Health Service Executive (HSE), launched the National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders (NCP-ED), This, in effect, is a national strategy for the treatment of eating disorders in Ireland.

NCP-ED aims to provide timely, high quality services and care in Ireland, at all stages of eating disorders. This includes evidence-based treatment, dedicated eating disorder treatment teams, and a stepped model of care for children and adolescents, and adults and families.

Bodywhys is a partner organisation in the development, and implementation of, NCP-ED.

NCP-ED website

NCP-ED A guide for people with eating disorders and their families

A guide to bibliotherapy for eating disorders

HSE Self-care app for eating disorders

There are currently 11 specialist eating disorders teams in the HSE.

• List of NCP-ED teams by location – HSE PDF.

An enhanced service structure	Patient-centred care and recovery
Resources to deliver the service	Integrated care
Improved clinical outcomes	Reduced medical crises
Reduce mortality and morbidity through earlier recognition	Early access to psychosocial and medical treatment

In this video, Dr Michelle Clifford, the National Clinical Lead for Eating Disorders, explains what eating disorders are and the importance of early access to a specialist team.

An actor recounts the story of a young person developing an eating disorder and being unsure how or who to talk to about it. She describes her experience attending a specialist eating disorders team and moving towards recovery, returning to school and sports.