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We welcome Instagram’s recent increases in its security measures to protect users from content that promotes eating disorders.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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4 December 2017

Beat Impact Report

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.

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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.

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The UK’s eating disorder charity, Beat, has presented a petition with 9,134 signatures to the Department of Health.

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6 October 2017

Our rebrand

This is a big change for Beat, and reflects our commitment to providing the best possible support to people who suffer from eating disorders.

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