Specialised treatment in Birmingham for children, teens and young people with OSFED
Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED) is a condition which describes a range of eating disorders that do not meet the diagnostic criteria for other forms of disordered eating such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder.
Treatment for OSFED in children and young people is critical as it can negatively impact their physical health, psychological well-being and social functioning. Treatments for children and young people with OSFED include both medical and psychological interventions. Medical treatment involves addressing medical complications that may arise as a result of poor nutrition, such as malnutrition, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalances.
Our eating disorder specialists in Birmingham are experts in treating various eating disorders, including OSFED.
How our OSFED treatment centre helps children, teens and young people
At Schoen Clinic, we have extensive experience in treating eating disorders like OSFED, with over 37 years of specialism in the area. Our highly specialised eating disorder recovery centre in Birmingham provides individualised treatment for children, teens and young people (8-25 years), to meet the unique needs of each patient.
Our OSFED treatment always includes both medical and psychological interventions, with a focus on promoting healthy eating behaviours and addressing co-occurring mental health conditions. With appropriate treatment, our leading specialists support children and young people with OSFED and give them the tools needed to achieve a full and sustained recovery.
We're dedicated to raising awareness of eating disorders and improving the lives of those affected by them. Our multidisciplinary team (MDT) in Birmingham provide highly specialised inpatient, outpatient, and daycare treatment for children, teens and young people with OSFED.
To get started with private treatment, simply fill out our online pre-screening questionnaire any time to suit you. Click here.
Diagnosing OSFED in children, teens and young people
The diagnosis of OSFED in young people is generally done through a comprehensive assessment, which includes interviews with the individual, their parents or caregivers, and mental health professionals.
If a diagnosis has not yet been made, our OSFED specialists in Birmingham are available to help. The assessment usually involves a medical evaluation, a psychiatric evaluation, and an assessment of the child or young person's eating habits, behaviours, and attitudes towards food.
- Medical evaluation: A medical evaluation is a critical step in diagnosing OSFED, as nutrition deficiencies or underlying medical conditions can cause or exacerbate eating disorders.
- Psychiatric evaluation: Another essential component of the assessment process. Our OSFED specialist at Schoen Clinic Newbridge will assess the individual's mental health and gather information about their eating behaviours, exercise habits, and their relationship with food. They will also evaluate any underlying psychological or emotional issues that may be contributing to the individual's disordered eating behaviour.
To accurately diagnose OSFED, our assessment also includes a comprehensive review of the individual's eating habits, behaviours, and attitudes towards food. This process typically involves the use of standardised questionnaires which focus on disordered eating behaviours, such as binge eating, purging, restrictive eating, and the use of laxatives or diuretics.
Recovering from OSFED is possible
OSFED remains a challenging diagnosis for children, teens and young people, and diagnosing it requires careful consideration and assessment by experienced professionals.
Early detection and intervention are crucial to prevent the disorder from developing into a more severe and chronic condition.
With the right diagnosis and treatment, children and young people with OSFED can recover and restore their physical and emotional health.
To get started with private treatment, simply fill out our online pre-screening questionnaire any time to suit you. Click here.
OSFED diagnosis in Birmingham
OSFED is a broad category that encompasses various eating disorders that do not meet the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder.
OSFED is diagnosed when a child or young person exhibits disordered eating behaviour that causes significant distress or impairment, but their symptoms do not fit into the criteria for the three aforementioned eating disorders.
We utilise standardised diagnostic criteria and assessments at Schoen Clinic Newbridge, which are critical in diagnosing OSFED in young people. These tools provide a clear framework for identifying the specific disordered eating behaviours and patterns that may be occurring.
Additionally, we work as a multidisciplinary team for the benefit of each patient. Our team offers a wealth of knowledge from a variety of experts who specialise in the treatment of young people with OSFED to ensure a comprehensive assessment and an effective treatment plan.
OSFED treatment in Birmingham
At Schoen Clinic Newbridge, our treatments for OSFED in children and young people include both medical and psychological interventions. Medical treatment involves addressing medical complications that may arise as a result of poor nutrition, such as malnutrition, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalances. Psychological interventions are also an essential aspect of our treatment for OSFED in children and young people.
The primary goals of psychological interventions are to increase awareness and understanding of the disorder, develop coping skills, and promote healthy eating behaviours. The two most common psychological treatments we employ for OSFED are Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Family-Based Treatment (FBT).
At Schoen Clinic Newbridge in Birmingham, our OSFED specialists work with patients, parents and families to develop personalised treatment plans for young people with OSFED to ensure the best possible outcomes from treatment.
If you're concerned that your child may be experiencing a form of disordered eating like OSFED, please get in touch with our team as soon as possible to access our highly specialised treatment.
OSFED treatment options at Schoen Clinic Newbridge
Specialists agree that eating disorders are a type of coping mechanism in which children and young people utilise their control over food to deal with difficult emotions and other events.
We understand that each individual is different and that a variety of factors could cause a young person to develop OSFED. Because of this, each patient receives a personalised OSFED therapy plan.
We provide a variety of therapy pathways at our OSFED treatment facility in Birmingham, depending on the age of the young person and the stage of OSFED development.
- Inpatient OSFED treatment - Inpatient treatment is generally best suited for children and teens with severely developed OSFED.
- Daycare OSFED treatment - Children and teens who need highly specialised treatment for OSFED, but don't require round-the-clock care may benefit from our comprehensive daycare programme.
Our approach to highly specialised OSFED treatment
Our treatment programme at Schoen Clinic Newbridge is organised around two main goals: gaining the ability to eat normally and enabling more constructive emotional expression.
The pace at which each individual completes the programme is decided upon by the young person and key workers while also taking into account their physical health and well-being.
All treatment plans will include the following common elements:
- Monitoring and management of physical and mental state
- Weight restoration as determined by MDT
- Group and individual therapies of young person’s own notes
- Regular meetings with key nurses and colleagues
- Family meetings and therapy where appropriate
- Care Programme Approach meetings and other review meetings as appropriate.
We've made it our Purpose to provide the best individualised specialist care for every patient, helping people feel better and recover faster. At Schoen Clinic, we tailor our therapies to meet the needs of each patient because we want to help individuals return to their normal lives as quickly as possible.
All elements of the programme can be adapted to suit individual needs, in discussion with our team of leading OSFED specialists. An initial treatment plan will be agreed upon before any treatment commences.
To get started with private treatment, simply fill out our online pre-screening questionnaire any time to suit you. Click here.
OSFED therapies for children and young people in Birmingham
Psychological therapies are the cornerstone in the management of Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders (OSFED). As each young person is unique, we offer a wholly tailored approach to OSFED therapy. Treatment may include all or some of the following:
- Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - An evidence-based therapy that focuses on identifying and challenging the maladaptive thoughts and behaviours associated with eating disorders. In children and young people, CBT may involve parent education and teaching the individual skills to manage anxiety and stress around food.
- Family-Based Treatment (FBT) - Also known as the Maudsley approach, family-based intervention empowers parents to take an active role in their child's recovery. In FBT, parents work with our Parent Practitioners and Family Therapists to support their child's nutrition and monitor their weight gain. As the child progresses through treatment, the parents transfer responsibility for eating back to the child.
- Other psychological interventions that may be helpful for OSFED in children and young people include Dialectical-Behavioural Therapy (DBT), interpersonal therapy (IPT), and psychodynamic therapy. These therapies may be used in conjunction with CBT or FBT to address co-occurring mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety.
- Nutritional interventions are meant to assist children and young people in developing a positive relationship with food. The development of healthy eating habits, the elimination of problematic diets, and the prevention of binge eating can all be assisted by nutritional counselling, meal planning, and education. Our dietitians at Schoen Clinic Newbridge provide nutritional interventions and have experience treating eating problems.
Specialised OSFED treatment in Birmingham for children, teens and young people
Schoen Clinic Newbridge is a 34-bed specialist eating disorder hospital for children and young people aged 8-25. Our hospital was specifically created to provide a warm, nurturing atmosphere to assist young people in their recovery from eating disorders.
There are three separate ward areas, one for the younger age group, a main ward for the older age group and an 'independent' ward for patients nearing the end of their treatment. We have a thorough mix of therapy rooms and lounges at Schoen Clinic Newbridge and a large garden, offering a tranquil, natural area.
Our on-site school has three designated classrooms and computer labs and we have a special kitchen and eating space for occupational therapy.
Parking is available on-site, and we are close to roads, trains, and other modes of public transportation. Our team members serve all of the freshly cooked meals that is made on the premises by our own chefs.
We're a national centre of excellence for highly specialised eating disorder treament
Although our OSFED treatment centre is in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, we accept patients from all across the UK for specialised OSFED treatment. We regularly treat children and young people from outside the area because we provide highly specialised, leading treatments for eating disorders like OSFED.
We are a part of the Schoen Clinic UK Group, a hospital group recognised for its skill in the management of eating disorders and other mental health conditions.
Together with our specialised children's and youth hospital in Birmingham, Schoen Clinic also runs an outpatient eating disorder and mental health clinic in Chelsea, London, and a highly specialised hospital for adults with eating disorders in York.
Our multidisciplinary team (MDT) of OSFED specialists
Our extensive multidisciplinary team in Birmingham is responsible for the care of patients receiving OSFED treatment. This ensures that every OSFED patient will have access to a group of highly qualified specialists in the field of eating disorders. The team is comprised of:
- Consultant Psychiatrists
- Psychologists (and Assistant Psychologists)
- Nurses (Lead, Senior Staff Nurses)
- CBT Therapists
- Healthcare Assistants
- Social Workers
- Dietitians
- Dietetic Assistants
- Family Therapists and Parent Practitioners
- Occupational Therapists
Our award-winning treatment centre for eating disorders and OSFED
Schoen Clinic Newbridge is an internationally renowned hospital for children and young people with eating disorders (8-25 years) in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.
We understand that eating disorders have a wide variety of complex underlying causes and that all young people require individualised treatment and care from a team of highly qualified clinicians.
We provide a range of continuous support to the families of the young people we treat because we are aware of the tremendous impact it has on everyone concerned. Families are essential to patients' ability to receive care and complete long-term recovery.
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and named Hospital of the Year 2021 at the LaingBuisson Awards, our hospital offers inpatient, daycare and outpatient services to young people with OSFED - in a calm and welcoming environment.
We also featured in a recent BBC Three documentary highlighting the potential impact of social media influencers on young people with eating disorders, "Zara McDermott: Disordered Eating".
Parent testimonial - 2022
"My interactions with the staff, pre-admission, have been nothing short of amazing.
The staff are understanding and empathetic and nothing is too much hassle and no problem is too small for them to help with.
They have helped my daughter and my family to a level that we will be forever grateful for. We were in a desperate position.
Of particular note has been our interactions with Lucy McFadyen who has been nothing short of incredible."
Access highly specialised OSFED treatment with our eating disorder specialists in Birmingham
Recovery from disordered eating like OSFED is possible for children and young people - and our caring team of eating disorder specialists in Birmingham are here to help.
Our multidisciplinary team of specialists at Schoen Clinic Newbridge can assist you in returning to better eating patterns and often reverse the negative side effects caused by the eating disorder itself with the support of specialised one-on-one and group therapy.
Schoen Clinic Newbridge welcomes NHS and privately funded patients for highly specialised eating disorder treatment. Call our caring team direct on +44 20 4579 2830 or contact us today.
To get started with private treatment, simply fill out our online pre-screening questionnaire any time to suit you. Click here.
