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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

Eating & Drinking

Complex Feeding Difficulties Service –

The Complex Feeding Difficulties Service is a specialist service who work with children in Northamptonshire who are 11 years or younger and meet the criteria – of significantly restrictive or avoidant feeding across home, school and community. www.nhft.nhs.uk/complex-feeding-difficulties

ARFID Awareness UK

We are the UK’s only registered charity dedicated to raising awareness and furthering information about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. As a not-for-profit, we work to provide individuals, parents, carers and medical professionals with up-to-date relevant information, research and support. ARFID Awareness UK

Children’s 0-19 Services –

We aim to support families across Northamptonshire providing a universal service for all, whilst also identifying those who might need specific help, including feeding support and weight management. Children’s 0-19 Services | NHFT

Child Feeding Guide –

Real strategies and tools to tackle fussy eating and create happy mealtimes. www.childfeedingguide.co.uk

SEND Support Service – Courses for parents and carers –

We offer a range of virtual and face-to-face courses and workshops to help parents who live in West Northamptonshire understand and support their child's Special Educational Need and/or Disabilities (SEND). SEND Support Service - Courses for parents and carers | West Northamptonshire Council (westnorthants.gov.uk)

National Autistic Society –

A guide to eating for all audiences. Search (autism.org.uk)

National Autistic Society –

Understanding and managing pica. Understanding and managing pica (autism.org.uk)

The Challenging Behaviour Foundation –

Pica (Eating Inedible Objects) and Polydipsia (Drinking excessively) information sheet. 007-Pica-and-Polydipsia.pdf (challengingbehaviour.org.uk)

 

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