The support hub is a space designed for people who are supporting a friend or family member with an eating disorder.
We have worked closely with our service users, ambassadors and eating disorder clinicians to help us shape the platform, ensuring that the information we are sharing is clinically sound, as well as meeting the needs of those who will be accessing it.
It is an e-learning platform and community for family and friends that provides you with online modules, resources and spaces to talk with peers to help you better support your loved one. With the hub's catalogue of free e-learning modules you can learn more about eating disorders and how to be an effective carer.
Our instructor-led workshop are accessible through the hub:
- Developing Dolphins 2- Harnessing Hope- Endeavour
When the sessions are over, you'll have the chance to continue conversations started in your group in a dedicated workspace.
Through the hub, you can access a wide range of interactive e-learning modules. Using a combination of written, visual, and video-based learning tools, you’ll learn more about the basics of eating disorders, the psychology behind what the person you're supporting is experiencing, and what to expect from treatment. You’ll also learn about useful tools to support your loved one in recovery, such as motivational interviewing, the stages of change model, and how to avoid accommodating or enabling behaviours.
You’re not alone in supporting someone with an eating disorder. With our hub, you can connect with others who have the same experiences and worries as you. Through our peer support forums, you’ll be able to discuss what you’re learning, and share information, resources and ideas with others caring for someone with an eating disorder. These forums will be regularly reviewed by our team to protect the safety of the community.
On the first Monday of every month (except Bank Holidays), you’ll also be able to access drop-in spaces to meet with our Clinical Associate Trainers, who’ll be on hand to offer you guidance and support.
Forums, courses, workshops and community; all available.
The support hub is a space designed for people who are supporting a loved one with an eating disorder so, if a friend, family member or someone you care for is dealing with an eating disorder, it is for you.
It's home to a range of learning opportunities that will equip you to support your loved one. On the platform, you'll find e-learning modules, peer-support forums, workshops, drop-in spaces to speak to Clinical Associate Trainers and more.
Go to https://elearn.beateatingdisorders.org.uk. On your first visit to the platform you'll be asked to create a log-in, after doing this, you'll gain full access will be able to use the forums, complete e-learning modules and book onto workshops.
Yes, it is completely free to use and you can use the platform for as long as you need it.
You can log in and access the hub anytime. You will need to create an account first.