Beat | The UK's Eating Disorder Charity

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Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2021

Be part of EDAW this March and sign up for your free fundraising pack to help us be there for everyone affected by eating disorders.

Our Helpline Services

We're here for you if you or someone you love is suffering from an eating disorder or experiencing symptoms. Contact us online or by phone 365 days a year, and we offer online support groups to ensure you're not alone.

What Are Eating Disorders?

Eating disorders are serious mental illness that can affect anyone of any age at any time. They often thrive in secrecy so it is important to spot symptoms and get professional help as soon as possible.

Solace - Online Peer Support

Solace is our new, free video-based peer support group hosted over Zoom. It’s for anyone supporting somebody with an eating disorder.

Eating Disorders and Coronavirus

Coronavirus is understandably causing a lot of stress and anxiety, and we know that things may feel very uncertain right now.

News

Eating Disorder Services in Wales – Development Workshops

Eating Disorder Services in Wales – Development Workshops

23/02/2021

In November 2020, the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Eluned Morgan, a...

Beat's statement on COVID-19 vaccine prioritisation

27/01/2021

The Government has stated that those suffering from severe mental illnesses (SMI...

Lords call for greater support for people living with eating disorders

Lords call for greater support for people living with eating dis...

21/01/2021

Members of the House of Lords call for greater support for people living with ea...

Your Stories

Don’t let Christmas make you struggle in silence

24/12/2020

In the run-up to Christmas, there is a lot to juggle. The gifts we need to buy,...

The Hope of Christmas Future

23/12/2020

Today's a weird one for me. It's five years to the day that my GP told me I had...

"This year has taught me to be kinder to myself"

21/12/2020

As we approach the end of 2020, Katherine looks back at the year. (Please note...