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Bramacare Bramacare is a specialist eating disorder service, providing residential and nursing care for adults Welcome to Bramacare!

We are a specialist care provider for adults with eating disorders, disordered eating and Prader-Willi syndrome. We are based in Ipswich but we support adults from across the UK. We provide a safe space where people can explore their difficulties and gain control over their eating disorder, helping them to transition home from hospital or to prevent hospitalisation. What we offer:
- Tailored care

and support packages including residential, nursing and supported living
- Access to a range of medical and mental health experts such as GP, psychologists, dieticians, and 24/7 nursing
- Therapeutic activities, wellbeing and nutritional support
- Workshops for families to help patients transition home

To find out more or make a referral, visit www.bramacare.co.uk

Bramacare has coordinated an open letter, now covered by ITV News, calling for a National Eating Disorder Death Register...
29/05/2026

Bramacare has coordinated an open letter, now covered by ITV News, calling for a National Eating Disorder Death Register. When someone dies from cardiac arrest, organ failure, or su***de caused by an eating disorder, that underlying cause must be recorded - not swallowed by statistics.

An FOI request has since revealed that just 29 deaths linked to eating disorders were officially recorded between 2024 and 2025. Not because eating disorders are rare, or any less deadly but because the way deaths are classified allows eating disorders to disappear from the record entirely.

With at least 1.25 million people in the UK living with an eating disorder, and anorexia nervosa carrying the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness, this is a public health crisis hidden in plain sight.

If we are serious about saving lives, we must first be serious about counting them.

Thank you to everyone who signed the letter and has raised awareness on such a critical issue:

Vanessa Longley, CEO of Beat

Sarah Hughes, CEO of Mind Professionals

Hope Virgo, Mental Health Campaigner and Secretariat for the APPG on Eating Disorders / Dump The Scales

Dr Simon Opher MP

Richard Quigley MP

Wera Hobhouse MP

Laetitia Beaujard-Ramoo Beaujard, CEO of Bramacare

Agnes Ayton, Consultant Eating Disorder Psychiatrist, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Helen Missen, Campaigner at F.E.A.S.T.

Suzanne Baker, Carer Representative at F.E.A.S.T.

David Viljoen, Consultant Psychologist

Jodie G, Digital Communications, Accessibility and Inclusion Lead at Dump The Scales

Hannah Hickinbotham, Founder of The Full of Beans Podcast

Anna Carnegie, Researcher and person with lived experience

James Downs, Mental Health Campaigner

Ellie Smith, person with lived experience

Rowan Miller, Development Director at REDCAN UK

Anne Fry, CEO of Eating Distress North East

Claire Jackson MBACP (Accred), Founder and Executive Director of Caraline

Mandy Scott, Founder of Personalised Eating Disorder Support

Paula Blight, CEO of SWEDA

Alana W., CEO of SYEDA

Julie Hogg-Weld, Development Manager of SupportED

Daniel Magson, CEO of First Steps ED

Joanne Ormiston-Booth, Service Manager at FREED

Counting deaths alone will not end these tragedies. But without accurate measurement, effective action is impossible.

Please see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emVVvfKS-F8

Something we hear often from people at Bramacare is that knowing they weren't going through it alone made a real differe...
27/05/2026

Something we hear often from people at Bramacare is that knowing they weren't going through it alone made a real difference. Not in an abstract way. In a practical, day-to-day way.

Recovery is hard enough without doing it in isolation. So from the moment someone comes through our door, they become part of a community of people who genuinely get it. That sits alongside support that's built around them personally, because no two people's experiences of an eating disorder are the same.

We work through the difficult parts together, and we mark the good ones too.

Daily Activities at BramacareTaking part in new activities can help build confidence, encourage movement, and create pos...
26/05/2026

Daily Activities at Bramacare

Taking part in new activities can help build confidence, encourage movement, and create positive experiences.

One of our residents recently enjoyed participating in a climbing wall activity and showed fantastic confidence throughout the session. The experience encouraged physical activity, fun, determination, and a strong sense of achievement.

At Bramacare, we value activities that support wellbeing, personal growth, and positive social experiences in a supportive environment.

For many people living with eating disorders, summer brings a different kind of pressure and it’s not talked about nearl...
26/05/2026

For many people living with eating disorders, summer brings a different kind of pressure and it’s not talked about nearly enough.

Seasonal changes can intensify struggles that are already there. If things feel harder right now, that makes sense. It doesn’t mean you’re failing, and it doesn’t mean recovery isn’t happening.

By 2030, nearly two thirds of British teenagers will be living with a mental health condition or behavioural disorder. T...
19/05/2026

By 2030, nearly two thirds of British teenagers will be living with a mental health condition or behavioural disorder. That's not an advocacy claim.

The numbers are staggering, for teenagers aged 15-19, that figure is projected to reach 64%.

Eating disorders sit at the sharpest end of this crisis. They carry the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness. They are rising fastest among young people. And as our recent open letter to government highlighted, we aren't even counting the deaths they cause.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/04/29/two-thirds-uk-teenagers-mental-health-problem-2030/

As part of celebrating International Nurses Day, we are pleased to share a Q&A with Antonella, Registered Mental health ...
12/05/2026

As part of celebrating International Nurses Day, we are pleased to share a Q&A with Antonella, Registered Mental health Nurse at The White House, reflecting on her experiences, insights, and journey within nursing. This is an opportunity to recognise the dedication, compassion, and impact nurses make every day in supporting patients and their recovery.

• What inspired you to work in eating disorder care?

While completing my mental health nursing degree, I gained experience across a range of settings, including CAMHS, adult PICU, and forensic services. These placements helped me develop an understanding of the complexity and individuality of mental health care across different patient groups. My initial motivation for working in eating disorder services came from a desire to challenge myself professionally. I was curious to learn more about this specialist field and broaden my understanding and skills within mental health nursing. Over time, this experience deepened my appreciation of the complexities involved in eating disorder recovery and strengthened my interest in providing compassionate, person-centred care.

• What is the biggest misconception people have about eating disorders?

One of the biggest misconceptions society has about eating disorders is that it is self-inflicted. Eating disorders are often misunderstood as a personal choice rather than recognised as serious mental health illness. People may assume individuals with Eating disorders simply choose not to nourish their bodies, when in reality eating disorders are complex psychological conditions.

• What have patients taught you over the years?

Over the years, I have learned that recovery is far more complex than physical change; it is deeply emotional, psychological, and individual to each person. Patients have shown me the importance of patience, trust, compassion, and consistency in care, as well as how vital it is to see the person beyond the diagnosis. They have also taught me resilience even in the most difficult moments, many patients demonstrate incredible strength and determination.

• What makes Bramacare different as a place to work?

At Bramacare, residents are at the centre of everything we do. We provide person-centred care through key working sessions, therapy, and meaningful activities that promote quality of life and help build confidence to live independently within the community.

• What is the most rewarding part of seeing someone progress through rehabilitation?

The most rewarding part is seeing a person’s confidence and sense of self gradually become more positive. Often, you can see the change in their eyes, their body language, and the way they begin to engage more openly with the world around them.

• If you could say one thing to someone currently struggling with an eating disorder, what would it be?

There is so much more to life than what the eating disorder wants you to see. Breaking the cycle is incredibly hard, but possible and it is absolutely worth it!

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and the theme is action.For the people we work with at Bramacare, action is r...
11/05/2026

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and the theme is action.

For the people we work with at Bramacare, action is rarely straightforward. Eating disorders are among the most complex and serious mental health conditions there are and one of the things that makes them so difficult is that the illness itself often works against the idea of getting help.

So when someone takes that step - makes the call, accepts a referral, walks through the door, that is not a small thing. It takes more courage than most people on the outside will ever fully understand.

This week, we're thinking about the families who've spent years trying to find the right support. The GPs doing their best to navigate a system that's hard to navigate. The people in recovery who are further along than they were a year ago, even if it doesn't feel like it yet.

08/05/2026

We asked Kay Manjila, the Lead Nurse at The East Sussex Eating Disorder Team, what life is like inside Bramacare's rehabilitation unit and this was her response:

Life inside Bramacare's rehabilitation unit centres around healing, support, structure, and helping individuals slowly rebuild confidence and independence.

Unlike a hospital environment, their rehabilitation settings are designed to feel calm, homely, and supportive, creating a space where residents can focus on recovery in a more personal and compassionate way.

Their approach combines medical care, emotional support, therapy, nutritional rehabilitation, and life-skills development to help residents move toward long-term wellbeing and independent living.

A typical day in their rehabilitation unit includes:

• Structured meal support
• One-on-one therapy sessions
• Occupational and wellbeing activities
• Community integration and life-skills development
• Emotional and peer support
• Regular medical and mental health monitoring
• Encouragement toward independence and personal growth

Recovery is rarely straightforward, and we recognise that healing takes time. Some days may feel challenging, while others bring important breakthroughs and progress. The role of a rehabilitation team is to provide consistency, encouragement and a safe environment where individuals feel supported every step of the way.

At Bramacare, the focus is not only on physical recovery, but also on restoring confidence, rebuilding relationships, improving quality of life and helping residents prepare for life beyond full-time care.

Their rehabilitation programme is described as a personalised journey to recovery, supporting individuals at every stage of healing.

Most importantly, Bramacare reminds people that recovery is possible and that they are more than their struggles. With the right support, patience, and care, meaningful progress can happen daily!






🌱 Spring is here and with it, a reminder that renewal is always possible.At Bramacare, we see this every day. Recovery i...
28/04/2026

🌱 Spring is here and with it, a reminder that renewal is always possible.

At Bramacare, we see this every day. Recovery is not a straight path, but like the changing of seasons, it moves forward. New growth takes time, patience, and the right conditions and that is exactly what we strive to provide.

To everyone on their journey this spring - we see you, and we're rooting for you. 💛

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