What we do

First Steps is Derbyshire’s only eating disorder charity. We support people all over Derbyshire and the surrounding areas who are affected by eating difficulties and disorders; this includes parents, partners and families.

The majority of the staff and volunteers have had personal experience of an eating disorder either as a sufferer or as a loved one, and food no longer controls their everyday lives.  

First Steps Derbyshire offers a friendly and non-judgmental atmosphere for anyone who is having difficulties with food related issues; you don’t have to be diagnosed with a particular eating disorder.

If you come along to our sessions on 126 Osmaston Road, you will soon realise that there are other people feeling the same way as you.

Our services include: support groups, drop-in, support for families and friends, email, text, phone & Facebook support, Creative Expressive Therapies, mentoring and befriending, Training and Development for Volunteers and Health Workers, Positive Activities, Social Events, Workshops, Community Awareness Raising Events, and much more...

We offer support to people of ALL AGES WITH ANY TYPE OF EATING DIFFICULTY OR DISORDER.