About the QED network

Stage 1: You complete a self-review 

The first stage of the process is when you, the service, complete a self-review and send this information to us.

The self-review is done using an online system which guides you through the process step by step.

If you have applied for accreditation, you will be given additional questionnaires for patients, family/partners, staff and others to complete. You will have two months to complete your self-review.

Stage 2: The review team visit your service

After you submit your self-review, a review team will visit your service.

The review team typically consists of members of the CCQI, a patient representative, and health and social care professionals from other adult inpatient eating disorder services.

The health and social care professionals usually include four of the following:

• a psychiatrist
• a psychologist
• an occupational therapist
• a social worker
• a mental health nurse
• other mental health professionals.

On a review day, the review team will discuss any challenges that you identified during your self-review and offer advice where possible.

They’ll also interview patients, family/carers, and other agencies that you work with to get an overall view of the care provided.

The day is an excellent opportunity for you to reflect on your current practice and ask for guidance from the review team.

Not only does the host team benefit from the day, but the review team can take learning back to their services, which facilitates quality improvement for everyone involved.

Stage 3: After review day

After the review day, you will be sent an individual report which combines your self-review with the findings from the day, including the strengths and advice on any challenges.

If your service has applied for accreditation, we’ll present the evidence to the QED Accreditation Committee who will decide whether your service will be accredited.

Please get in touch with the QED team at QED@rcpsych.ac.uk if you would like to become a reviewer. 

Benefits of being a member include:

• Sharing great practice with the review team and getting advice on any challenges you’re facing
• A report focused on your service
• Being part of the QED discussion group: post queries and offer advice to staff at other services
• Attending Special Interest Days and study days
• Free places for the QED Annual Forum, where we present the latest nationwide results and a programme of interesting speakers
• A certificate of participation which can be displayed on your unit

Membership cost for 2025 is £2,680 + VAT per service per year. If you sign up for three years, you get a 5% discount at £7,640.

The QED process is managed and governed by College staff and committees. More detail about each group can be found below.

Advisory Group

The Advisory Group comprises professionals who represent key interests and areas of expertise in the field of eating disorders alongside patient and carer representatives who have experience of using these services. The purpose of the group is to advise and further the work of QED. The membership of the advisory group will aim to reflect the range of disciplines working in community and inpatient eating disorder services.

Emma-Jayne Hagerty Advisory Group Chair
Clinical Lead, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Jennifer Davis
Consultant Clinical Psychologist Clinical Lead, Oxford Health NHS Trust

James Harrison
Independent Consultant Nurse, JSH Insights Ltd

Jessica Grandin
Patient Representative, QED

David Viljoen
Clinical Psychologist, Ellern Mede Group

Abigail Cardwell
Lead Occupational Therapist, South West London St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

Mandy Barker
Outpatient Clinical Lead, Navigo

Debbie Whight
Eating Disorders Therapist, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Hubertus Himmerich
Consultant Psychiatrist, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Nicola Brewin
Service Manager, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Jess Griffiths
FREED National Co-Lead, Eating Disorders Therapist, FREED South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Amy Johnson
Specialist Mental Health Practitioner/RMN, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Adele Bowden
Ward Manager, Priory Group

Accreditation Committee

The Accreditation Committee recommends accreditation status based on the evidence gathered during the self and peer review period. In particular, it looks closely at any instances of non-compliance with Type 1 Standards. The committee consists of members from across the disciplines who are experts in the field of eating disorder services, alongside patient/carer representatives.

Hazel Elliot Accreditation Committee Co-Chair
Dietician, NHS Lothian

Sarah Bennett Accreditation Committee Co-Chair
Professional Network Lead – CAMHS and Eating Disorder Services, Priory Group

David Viljoen
Clinical Psychologist, Ellern Mede Group

Mary Cowan
Occupational Therapist, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Donna Crossman
Deputy Ward Manager, Priory Group

Emma-Jayne Hagerty
Clinical Lead, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Debbie Whight
Eating Disorders Therapist, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Katy Kemp
Service Manager/RMN, Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Olivia Harrison
Dietician, Orri

Emily Ranson
Advanced Clinical Nurse Practitioner, Cumbria Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

If you have any questions about the Quality Network for Eating Disorders, please contact the Project Team at QED@rcpsych.ac.uk or via telephone at 0208 618 4274

Leyla Ury
Programme Manager

Nicole McCarthy
Deputy Programme Manager

Eden Breslauer-Friedman
Project Officer