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We welcome Instagram’s recent increases in its security measures to protect users from content that promotes eating disorders.
The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is undertaking a review of the safety of over-the-counter stimulant laxatives, considering their overuse in people with eating disorders.
We welcome the Government’s decision to focus on early support for mental health with these proposals, and their recognition of the key role that schools and colleges can play.
In December the UK Government published a green paper aimed at improving the support available to children & young people in schools, colleges, & mental health services in England.
You’ll be able to call our Helplines and start new web chats from 12pm – 8pm during the week, and 4pm – 8pm on weekends and bank holidays.
More than one in three adults (34%) in the UK, who gave an answer, could not name any signs or symptoms of eating disorders, according to a survey conducted by YouGov.
Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity, has renewed its partnership with global online fashion retailer, ASOS with an expanded remit that includes targeted support for men suffering from eating disorders.
Read Beat's response to Change 4 Life’s 100 calorie snack campaign in light of the concerns raised by those affected by eating disorders.
Learn about the impact our five-year strategy is making, highlights of the changes we've made & the goals we’re setting for the year ahead.
The findings of the CQC report published today confirming children and young people are still waiting too long to access mental health services are worrying.
The UK’s eating disorder charity, Beat, has presented a petition with 9,134 signatures to the Department of Health.
This is a big change for Beat, and reflects our commitment to providing the best possible support to people who suffer from eating disorders.