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Scotland - Help for ARFID is just a click away

Scotland - Help for ARFID is just a click away

Self-referral, free of charge ARFID support for those based in Scotland.

Are you supporting your child or young person with ARFID (Avoidance/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)?

You can self-refer into one of our fully funded programmes for those in Scotland supporting someone aged 5-17 - no diagnosis needed.

Our programmes will help you gain confidence and develop the skills you need to support your loved one. Choose from the options below.

Support for those supporting a young person with ARFID

ARFID Peer Support Group for Family Members (formerly Endeavour) is our free weekly peer support group for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-17, with an ARFID diagnosis or who are displaying ARFID behaviours. Gain new skills and improve your confidence in communicating your loved ones needs with school and healthcare professionals. Self-refer using our form.

1-2-1 support for ARFID

Are you a parent or carer of a young person aged 5 – 17 who has an ARFID diagnosis and/or is displaying ARFID behaviours and presentations. Do you need a safe space where you can open up to someone?
Our ARFID Support for Family Members (formerly Anchor) offers 1-2-1 support that will help you support your young person. Sign-up using our self-referral form.

What happens next?

When you submit your self-referral form the information goes to our services team and they will be in touch.