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 staff and volunteers have personal experience of an eating disorder either as a sufferer or as a parent, carer of friend and can understand the difficulties that eating disorders cause. 
 
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, Derby DE1 2RF 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 & Face book support, Live Chat and Forums, Creative Expressive Therapies, Hypnotherapy,  befriending, one to one support, Training and Development for Volunteers and Health Workers, Positive Activities, Social Events, Workshops for Young People, Educational DVDs, Community Awareness Raising Events, and much more....
 
First Steps also goes into schools and other community areas to raise awareness about eating disorders, challenge the stigmas surrounding the illness and help people to come forward for help.
 
We offer support to people of ALL AGES WITH ANY TYPE OF EATING DIFFICULTY OR DISORDER.