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
Please check back for updates on our next annual patient public event.
If you’d like to attend, contribute ideas, or suggest activities or topics for the next event, we’d love to hear from you – just drop us a line at [email protected].
Recent events
Our last patient and public event took place at Arnolfini Arts, Bristol, on Thursday 5 February 2026. The event featured a mindful mandala workshop led by community artist and facilitator Sayambrita Mukherjee. The session offered a gentle, creative space for people with lived experience of eating disorders to connect, slow down, and find a sense of calm through art‑making. Attendees also viewed a Bharatnatyam dance performance inspired by research exploring disordered eating among South Asian university students in the UK after migration.
Participants reported leaving with a greater sense of personal wellbeing, as well as a deeper understanding of eating difficulties from a range of cultural perspectives.
Feedback from previous events:
“I have gained a feeling of belonging”
“Supportive atmosphere. Good to share with others who understand what it’s like. Thank you”
“Blending health awareness with creativity”
“Enjoyable event. Really helped talking and engaging with others. Very positive experience”
“Thank you for bringing all people together and creating such a safe space”
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