Cathy Cleary

Founder of First Steps ED 2004 - present.

[Specialist Services @ MPFT @MpftSpecialist]

Living in Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent or Shropshire and have a lived experience of an eating disorder (either yourself or caring for a loved one)?

You are invited to our health inequalities in eating disorder care engagement session, please get in touch [email protected]

[FirstStepsED @FirstStepsED]

#Equity for eating disorder support starts with education and understanding. As healthcare professionals, what can we learn from each other to better understand the complexities of #eatingdifficulties and disorders?

Join us on 24th January! https://t.co/oOh4b7n77y #EDResearch

[FirstStepsED @FirstStepsED]

For the #ChildrenInNeed build-up to the appeal show, we were joined by Sally Pepper from @BBCDerby
BBC Radio Derby to talk about the impact of @BBCCiN and how we are supporting families throughout Derbyshire 👏
Listen to the full clip at https://t.co/HO7eLSpCjF

[FirstStepsED @FirstStepsED]

Laura's wearing one of our affirmation tees, designed alongside TwentyTwelve! Shop and help raise some vital funds for First Steps ED here 👉 https://t.co/G5jay9A7Xy

(A perfect gift for the festive period?🎄)
#EatingDisorderAwareness #YouAreDoingBetterThanYouThinkYouAre

[FirstStepsED @FirstStepsED]

In case you need it... #FridayThoughts

If you're struggling, know that support is available with or without a diagnosis at First Steps ED. Learn more, or make a referral today via our website at https://t.co/5mdFjZtMrp

#EatingDisorder #ARFID #OSFED #Bulimia #BodyImageIssues

[FirstStepsED @FirstStepsED]

Join NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB for a focus group to hear more about their plans for their 'all-ages early intervention and prevention' Service for people with an eating disorder. Tues 30th Aug 10:30am // Mon 5th Sept 5pm

Register your interest at [email protected]

[FirstStepsED @FirstStepsED]

"A charity close to my heart and always in need of support as they support so many. The First Steps ED team works really hard to ensure their services and support groups are available and accessible to all..." #JustGiving

Learn more and donate at https://t.co/C2QOrWQf6L

[FirstStepsED @FirstStepsED]

Our Children and Young Persons's service supports ages 5 to 17, through both one-to-one sessions and weekly CYP groups and psycho-education.

Learn more about us our website 👉 https://t.co/5mdFjZtMrp

#EatingDisorderSupport #EDSupport #SupportingMentalHealth #BodyImageIssues

[CAPS @capsadvocacy]

Call for respondents! ‘Seen But Not Heard’ #CollectiveAdvocacy Project have created a survey about men and #eatingdisorders.

https://t.co/LoNHG8XSEP

@beatED @FirstStepsED

[FirstStepsED @FirstStepsED]

"We are planning to complete a sponsored trek of the Yorkshire #ThreePeaksChallenge, with all monies raised going to First Steps to enable further work with young people, promoting their recovery..."
Read more and donate here 👉https://t.co/AGM7avJeOt
#DerbyFundraiser #EDSupport

[Kevin Parkinson-Scott @Kev_Parkinson]

Proud to lead @FirstStepsED an organisation with a continuous service improvement culture and floor to board values led team of autonomous staff, volunteers and placement students curating service user led coproduction in eating disorders services.

ISO9001 annual audit today.

[Cathy Cleary @cathy_cleary]

My friend Zoe Burnett Adam Fare is fundraising for First Steps ED. Check out their @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving https://t.co/6C1HTUeVhD

[FirstStepsED @FirstStepsED]

Starts 21st July! Thursdays (online) from 5pm - 6pm. To sign up, email: [email protected]

W1: Culture & Triggers,
W2: Mindset, Body Image & Impact,
W3: Coping mechanisms & advice,
W4: Building a Healthy Relationship.

(Attendees must attend all four sessions!) #EDSupport

[Cathy Cleary @cathy_cleary]

@GeorgieLazzari @FirstStepsED That’s amazing , you are inspirational @GeorgieLazzari 🌟

[Georgie 💙 @GeorgieLazzari]

Eight years after first becoming a service user, tonight I will be taking the lead at a new eating disorders support group for @FirstStepsED ✨

Life is about turning obstacles into opportunities, and hopeless into hopeful 🙌🏼

#Itgetsbetter

[FirstStepsED @FirstStepsED]

First Steps ED provides support that I wish I had access to when struggling with my own eating disorder, and so I feel it is vital to keep the work that we do going.

I love what I do but know that it can’t be done without funding!
#Ramathon #Fundraising

https://t.co/CgrAwCMYdY

[FirstStepsED @FirstStepsED]

Society often makes assumptions about what it means for a man to struggle. We all feel things, no matter what our gender and we ALL should feel able to reach out and access the support we need.

We shouldn't need to read facts like this to take action. #MensHealthWeek

[Georgie 💙 @GeorgieLazzari]

It was a complete honour to speak to the @derbyshcft Board this morning.

Thanks so much for listening @Ifti_Majid @claire_j_wright @GarethHarry @margaretgildea @SelinaUllah @adeodunlade 🙏🏼

[Cathy Cleary @cathy_cleary]

My friend Ashley Wainwright is fundraising for First Steps ED. Check out their @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving https://t.co/hHwmftND0C

[FirstStepsED @FirstStepsED]

We were hit quite hard by the pandemic, with ourselves and our supported and service users unable to fundraise and get out into the community... Let's make a difference for 2022!

Ideas, inspirations, and real stories from our service users 👉 https://t.co/5mdFjZLnPZ 💙