I wanted to fundraise for Beat because I suffer from anorexia nervosa. I reached crisis last year when I was hospitalised for six months, but that should never have happened.

Endeavour is a support group for parents/carers of young people aged 5-15, with an ARFID diagnosis and/or displaying ARFID

More young sufferers and their families will benefit from Beat’s vital support as the UK’s eating disorder charity has been awarded more than £1 million in National Lottery funding.

The first time my mum worried I might have an eating disorder, I was 12. I was a competitive athlete, and a knee injury prevented me from training. I was terrified of gaining weight – I’d been afraid of being ‘fat’ throughout my childhood.

Growing up, Christmas was my absolute favourite time of year and now that I am rid of my eating disorder, I am free to enjoy the festivities once again. However, I spent two awful Christmastimes, the first with bulimia and the second with binge eating disorder.

If you’re supporting someone with an eating disorder, our services have been designed with you in mind.

Beat has partnered with 30 other organisations to write an open letter to the government, calling for urgent steps to be taken to limit the effects of the pandemic.

We might not be able to change the prevalence of eating disorders overnight, but we can improve the system that treats them.

The Welsh Government is currently carrying out a review of eating disorder services in Wales, with opportunities for people with lived experience to get involved in shaping the future of treatment.

Last year Beat responded to a Scottish government consultation, which had invited people to help influence their new 10-year mental health strategy.

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Help us make a difference to ensure fewer families have to face an eating disorder alone by taking part in this epic challenge.

Experiencing disordered eating? Worried someone you care about might be developing an eating disorder? We're here to support you

ARFID involves avoiding certain foods or types of food, having restricted intake in terms of overall amount eaten, or both.

Our eating disorder support services are available in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Our Peer Support Group for carers is for anyone in Scotland supporting someone with an eating disorder. Available on POD.

Throughout our Frontline conference, we looked at the ways eating disorders affect carers, as well as how they can support their loved one.

Developing Dolphins 2 is a free online training course for anyone caring in a personal capacity for someone with an eating disor

Support available for carers in Wales who are supporting a loved one.