Eating Disorders Health Conference

In 2009, with no financial backing, Leigh and a small team of volunteers organised the first Eating Disorders Health Conference in the North West at Liverpool John Moores University. The event brought together health professionals, sufferers, and carers in a collaborative and supportive way, with contributions from leading specialists including Professor Janet Treasure OBE, Professor Simon Gowers, and Dr Sandeep Ranote, who became a valued ally of TEDS. The conference proved highly successful and went on to become an annual event, welcoming specialists who shared their expertise to support those affected by eating disorders.

The most recent conference took place in September 2025 at the Quaker Meeting House, continuing this tradition of learning, connection, and hope.

Children and Young Persons Eating Disorders Pathway

Following the first conference, Leigh met with key staff from NHS Services over a 2 year period, looking at improving children’s services in the city. This has resulted in the further development of a Children and Young Persons ED pathway, which is now in place in every GP system in Liverpool.