Eating Disorder Referrals – Resources for Health Professionals
This page provides information for health professionals seeking clear referral pathways, specialist consultation, and collaborative care for individuals experiencing eating disorders or body image difficulties. The London Centre offers multidisciplinary outpatient treatment and assessment for children, adolescents and adults. We aim to make eating disorder referrals straightforward, responsive, and clinically supported, ensuring continuity of care and clear communication with referrers.
Eating Disorder Referrals
Health professionals can refer patients to The London Centre for specialist outpatient assessment and treatment of eating disorders and related difficulties.
Referrals are welcome from GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists, dietitians, nurses and other allied health professionals. We accept referrals for individuals experiencing a range of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED, and complex body image difficulties.
To support an effective referral and appropriate clinical triage, we encourage referrers to include the following information where available:
Referrals can be made through several pathways:
Following assessment, we provide clear recommendations and feedback to referrers where appropriate, supporting coordinated care and informed treatment planning.
Comunication and
Ongoing Collaboration
We recognise the importance of collaborative care when supporting individuals with eating disorders.
Where appropriate and with patient consent, we provide referrers with feedback following assessment, including diagnostic impressions, risk considerations, and treatment recommendations. During treatment, we aim to maintain appropriate communication with referring clinicians and other professionals involved in the patient’s care.
Our multidisciplinary team includes psychologists, psychiatrists, specialist dietitians, family therapists and psychotherapists, enabling coordinated care across psychological, medical and nutritional domains.
We value transparent communication and shared clinical responsibility, particularly where risk management or medical monitoring is required.
Supervision and Training
In addition to direct clinical work, The London Centre offers specialist supervision and training for professionals working with eating disorders and body image difficulties.
Supervision is available for psychologists, therapists, dietitians and other clinicians seeking support with eating disorder cases. We offer both individual and small group supervision, with a focus on evidence-based treatment approaches and safe clinical practice.
Our team also delivers training and consultation for organisations, clinical teams and professional groups wishing to deepen their understanding of eating disorder assessment, treatment, and risk management.
Due to the clinical demands of our service, availability for supervision and training is limited and prioritised alongside patient care.
eating disorder resources for professionals
Resources for Professionals
We provide a range of resources intended to support health professionals working with individuals affected by eating disorders.
These materials aim to assist with clinical decision-making, medical risk awareness, and referral planning. Available resources include:
These resources are intended to support professionals in recognising risk and identifying when specialist input may be required. They should not replace comprehensive assessment or specialist treatment where an eating disorder is suspected.
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accessing Specialist Support
Health professionals may consider referral to a specialist eating disorder service at any stage of an individual’s difficulties. Unlike many public services, we do not operate strict referral thresholds, meaning we are able to assess and support individuals who may not meet criteria for NHS eating disorder services but who would still benefit from specialist input.
Early referral can be particularly helpful when eating difficulties are emerging, when symptoms are beginning to impact physical or psychological wellbeing, or when there is uncertainty about diagnosis or treatment direction.
For individuals experiencing more complex or severe presentations, The London Centre also offers structured multidisciplinary outpatient care. Our team can provide coordinated psychological, psychiatric and dietetic input, with the capacity to deliver more intensive treatment where this is clinically indicated in order to support risk management and therapeutic change.
Start your journey
Take the Next Step
Health professionals wishing to refer a patient can use the Contact form below or contact our team to discuss a potential referral.
We welcome collaboration with clinicians and services supporting individuals affected by eating disorders and body image difficulties, and we are always happy to discuss how we may be able to support patient care.
