EPIC Solutions Exeter

EPIC are delighted to welcome Katie as one of our senior clinicians, the first GP to join our team! Katie has expertise in Autism assessments and will be leading our Right to Choose team whilst also developing her expertise in all aspects of neurodevelopmental assessment and supporting our Paediatrician with physical health assessments. Welcome Katie!

For more information visit www.epicsolutions.org.uk/team/ and www.epicsolutions.org.uk/right-to-choose/

EPIC are delighted to introduce our new Clinical Lead Sonja who has a wealth of experience in NHS leadership of childrens services. Her role is to ensure we deliver outstanding care and support for or clients and continually strive to develop and improve our services. Welcome Sonja!

For more information visit www.epicsolutions.org.uk/team/

Thank you to all our clients for bearing with us whilst we transfer to a new electronic records system. We look forward to sharing with you over the next few weeks how it will make many things more convenient for you including prescription ordering and delivering, enquiries, appointment booking, invoice paying.

During this period of transition protection of data is paramount, the communications from us may look a bit different, and our staff are all learning the new systems, therefore there may be temporary glitches, apologies, please keep bearing with us!

For any queries about the new system please contact [email protected].

For information regarding our services or to make an enquiry please visit our website www.epicsolutions.org.uk or e mail [email protected].

This report by the UK charity National FASD estimates that Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder costs society £9.2 billion/year.

2-4% of children and young people in the UK may be affected by FASD making it the commonest neurodevelopmental condition however it remains hugely under diagnosed. Diagnosis requires a multi professional team with shared expertise in FASD, including paediatrician, psychologist, speech and language therapist and occupational therapist. Early diagnosis and identification of additional needs means that children and young people with FASD can be better supported to thrive.

Read the full report here: https://nationalfasd.org.uk/the-cost-of-inaction-on-fasd/

EPIC have the expertise to assess for FASD. For more information visit https://www.epicsolutions.org.uk/services/neurodevelopmental-assessment/fasd-assessment/

A new Wednesday session starts at Exeter Library this September, built for neurodivergent children, young people and their families. From 9 September, our ND Family Hub runs every Wednesday during term time in the Children's Library.

Drop in between 12.30 - 2.30pm for games, LEGO, sensory play and books, and meet other families in a relaxed, supportive setting. Led by parents, this session has no fixed structure and no pressure to stay the whole time. Bring your children, bring an activity they love, and let them lead the way.

Each week, a local organisation joins us to answer questions and share information about support and services near you. First up on 9 September: PDA Devon

Free to attend. No booking needed. All ages welcome 😊

This worrying increase in eating disorders is very much seen in children and young people too. It is essential that services also recognise the obesity crisis across the population, children and young people included.

All eating problems have risks to physical health. Holistic assessment, early intervention and individualised support is key.

EPIC offer this approach for a range of eating difficulties with our multiprofessional team.

Read more here: https://www.itv.com/news/2026-07-23/number-of-brits-with-eating-disorders-nearly-trebles-in-less-than-10-years?fbclid=IwZnRzaATQ0jJwZG9mBWZkaWQWULLmkQZ54NPEnKYPjZVnMUPNuG6t7WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7OBhK7DwG62MO_YfUUzuBvBdtgEInNYASk1m6xFLJxfofBZXzpkgDmQPPryA_aem_cBXTuHn9MXN7sXB1Q9st6w

For more information see www.epicsolutions.org.uk/services/eating-disorders/

Sadly we hear this from so many of our parents/carers. EPIC are here to help and support. We have an avoidant restrictive food intake (ARFID) pathway that is tailored to every individual’s needs.

This is led by our specialist dietitian with support from our multidisciplinary team including paediatrician, psychologist, occupational therapist, speech and language therapist and systemic therapist.

We also offer assessment and support for other concerns around abnormal eating patterns.

Read more here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0rd924egexo

For more information see our website www.epicsolutions.org.uk/services/eating-disorders/ or contact us directly on [email protected].

ROOM HIRE

EPIC have a large, multipurpose room available to hire at our newly refurbished, bespoke premises on Marsh Barton, easily accessible with plenty of free parking.

The room has wood effect laminate flooring and dual aspect windows with blinds, suitable for a range of group activities.

Included in all our room hire is access to accessible WC and changing facilities, kitchen area with fridge, freezer, kettle and unlimited tea, coffee and water, and high-speed guest Wi-Fi.

Half or full day, regular or ad hoc bookings welcome. For more information visit www.epicsolutions.org.uk/room-hire/

ROOM HIRE

EPIC have a fully equipped meeting room available to hire at our newly refurbished, bespoke premises on Marsh Barton, easily accessible with plenty of free parking.

The room can comfortably accommodate up to 16 people and has an adjacent break out space with access to a kitchen area with fridge, freezer, kettle and unlimited tea, coffee and water.

Hire includes access to high-speed guest Wi-Fi, projector, screen and HDMI / USB-C, two flipcharts, pens and a whiteboard.

Half or full day, regular or ad hoc bookings welcome. For more information visit www.epicsolutions.org.uk/room-hire/

ROOM HIRE

EPIC have fully equipped clinical rooms to hire at our newly refurbished, bespoke premises on Marsh Barton, easily accessible with plenty of free parking.

These meet CQC specification for physical health consultations. Included in all our room hire is access to accessible WC and changing facilities, kitchen area with fridge, freezer, kettle and unlimited tea, coffee and water, and high-speed guest Wi-Fi.

Half or full day, regular or ad hoc bookings welcome. For more information visit www.epicsolutions.org.uk/room-hire/