New eating disorder day treatment service opens in Warwick
The Grove will support adults across Coventry and Warwickshire who need more intensive care than standard outpatient treatment
A new day treatment service has opened for adults with eating disorders across Coventry and Warwickshire.
The Grove, run by Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust, is designed for people who need more support than standard outpatient care.
It offers structured treatment in the community, including psychological support, meal support and recovery-focused activities.
The service is temporarily based at Rosewood on the St Michael's Hospital site in Warwick, before a planned move to the Caludon Centre in Coventry.
It can support up to six people at a time and runs Monday to Friday, from 8am to 4pm.
Richard Onyon, Chief Medical Officer at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust, said: "The service provides an additional level of support for people who need more intensive treatment than outpatient care and can help reduce the need for hospital admission where appropriate. It also supports people as they transition from inpatient treatment back into the community."
Hannah Andrews, Head of Service for Eating Disorder Services at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust, said: "For many years we have identified a gap between outpatient and inpatient eating disorder care. The Grove provides an alternative treatment option for people who require more intensive support while remaining in their local community.
"Many people with eating disorders spend extended periods in hospital, often away from family and support networks. This service enables individuals to access structured treatment during the day while continuing to live at home."
The Grove has been developed with the Coventry and Warwickshire Eating Disorder Service and SupportED West Midlands Provider Collaborative.
The trust said the service strengthens the adult eating disorder care pathway in Coventry and Warwickshire by providing specialist community support between outpatient and inpatient services.