Endeavour is a peer support group for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-15, with an ARFID (Avoidance/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) diagnosis and/or displaying ARFID behaviours and presentations.
Common ARFID behaviours may include:
A weekly 90-minute peer support group delivered via Zoom by one of Beat’s experienced eating disorder clinicians.
Learning over of a period of 8 weeks, you will deepen your understanding of ARFID by looking at the common behaviours and presentations, as well as improving your understanding of the experience of food for individuals with ARFID. Over the duration of the programme, you will learn new skills and communication techniques to improve your confidence in communicating your loved ones needs with school and healthcare professionals.
The aim of the group is for you to feel supported in a safe space, where you can talk openly about your situation, share your emotions and how you are managing with your young person’s ARFID behaviours.
Endeavour is open to you if:
Please note up to 2 carers per young person are able to attend the sessions.
If you or your loved one have active intent/plans to end their life or are in crisis, Endeavour will not be an appropriate support service for you. If you are experiencing this, we recommend you contact emergency services, your GP, the Samaritans or Papyrus for support.
Endeavour is currently available without referral across the whole of Scotland and Northern Ireland and the following areas in England: York, South Hampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight.
Please check with your local Eating Disorder Service if you are based elsewhere as there are other locations open to those clinically referred.
Monday 15th April - 3rd June 2024 with Faith 10:00 - 11:30am
Wednesday 17th April - 5th June with Kim 7:00 - 8:30pm
Thursday 18th April - 6th June with Heather 7:00 - 8:30pm
Friday 19th April - 7th June with Abigail 10:00 - 11:30am
Wednesday 15th May - 3rd July with Sukie 7:00 - 8:30pm
Thursday 16th May - 4th July with Kim 10:00 - 11:30am
Tuesday 28th May - 16th July with Tracey 10:00 - 11:30am
Download our PDF about Endeavour here. This leaflet is also available in Welsh.