Patient and public engagement
Every year ED HIT holds a patient and public event. These events are led by Carolyn (Peer Co-director & Patient and Public Involvement Lead). The events are open to anyone affected by an eating disorder or on a recovery journey, and family, carers and friends. They are very informal but a very useful way for the HIT to gather information and share our research. Information from these events inform ED HIT priorities as they help identify barriers or challenges on care, and sometimes they highlight good practice which we cascade through our professional channels.
Upcoming events
Out next PPI event is going to be held in early 2026. If you’d like to attend, contribute ideas, or suggest topics for the next event, we’d love to hear from you — just drop us a line at [email protected]
Previous events
Our 2025 event was a mindful mandala workshop, led by local community artist Sayambrita Mukherjee. The event coincided with Eating Disorders Awareness Week. During the evening, participants created an array of beautiful mandala artwork, taking time out to bring a sense of centre and balance into their lives.
The event included a performance by UWE student Chandini Sree, showcasing her eating disorder research through Bharatnatyam dance – ‘An exploration of the development of disordered eating attitudes and behaviour in South Asian university students in the UK subsequent to migration’. See her slides.
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