Find out how we can work together to deliver high quality, outcomes driven services supporting people affected by eating disorders in your community.
We have been delivering commissionable services for nearly 15 years across the NHS, education sector and beyond. We are keen to explore ways we could work to support those impacted by eating disorders in your area.
We can offer:
We work in partnership with commissioners to deliver services that make a real difference — for individuals, families, and communities.
We are experts. We have been trusted to deliver services to the NHS and other partners for nearly 15 years.
We are evidence-based. Our services are developed by clinicians, and regularly reviewed to ensure they provide high quality and the best outcomes for those benefitting from the services.
“Beat has worked in partnership with the three former ICBs across Essex, since 2020. They are a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected by an eating disorder, giving individuals and their loved ones a place where they feel listened to, supported and empowered. Beat have been commissioned to deliver a variety of early intervention and family empowerment services for the Essex population, and to work alongside local NHS specialist children and young peoples (CYP) eating disorder services, adding capacity into the local system by offering additional support to CYP, parents and carers during a difficult time. Services commissioned throughout Essex include a range of training, workshops and resource packages for clinicians, school professionals, parent/carers and their families. Beat recognises that it can provide non-clinical support quickly and works with partners to help people get into treatment faster and to achieve a quick and sustainable recovery; Essex commissioners were delighted to support Beat with the development of Anchor locally, a service to support parents/carers of CYP displaying ARFID behaviours and presentations complimenting the assessment and consultation pathway offered by local NHS specialist eating disorder services. Use of the services offered by Beat continue to grow year on year with all workshops/trainings offered during 2025/26 reaching full capacity; evaluation and feedback show improvements in participants knowledge, understanding, confidence, with our professionals better equipped to recognise the early signs of an eating disorder in a child or young person.”
We provide services in the following areas:
Direct support for people with an eating disorder. Our services give people the tools to help them develop practical coping skills.
This is an 8 week guided self-help programme for adults experiencing binge eating disorder (or frequent binge eating).
It is designed to help people:
Importantly: weight loss is not the goal — the focus is on behaviour change and wellbeing.
Angela joined the programme after experiencing frequent binge eating episodes.
Angela began the programme experiencing binge eating episodes around three times per week, alongside a strong focus on calorie counting and restrictive dieting. She felt unable to move away from this mindset and believed her patterns of thinking about food were deeply ingrained.
Through the programme, Angela developed an understanding of how restriction was maintaining her binge eating. Rather than trying to eliminate these thoughts, she learned to recognise and challenge them, reducing the influence of her “dieting voice.”
Angela has since stopped calorie counting and established a more regular eating pattern, alongside using alternative strategies to manage urges. By the midpoint of the programme, she reported only one binge episode in two weeks and noted significant progress in managing urges.
Angela described the programme as “actually life changing,” adding that it had helped her challenge behaviours she had lived with for over 35 years and achieve a meaningful shift in her relationship with food.
*Name changed to protect anonymity
Caring for someone with an eating disorder can be challenging. Our services support carers with skills, emotional support, and practical strategies.
An 8-week clinician-led course for carers supporting someone in the earlier stages of an eating disorder. The programme provides practical tools, including communication and motivational strategies, alongside education and self-care guidance.
Format: Weekly group sessions with expert facilitators
“Very helpful to get a wider range of techniques and connect with other carers in the same position. I feel much better able to help and support my son with his eating disorder now and also manage my own self care.”
— Developing Dolphins attendee
A 5-week specialist workshop for carers supporting someone with an eating disorder lasting 5 years or more. Focuses on managing long-term challenges, maintaining hope, and supporting recovery over time.
Focus areas: Resilience, coping strategies, and sustained support
“It was invaluable. Helped me deal with emotions and gave me the knowledge and confidence to move forward. Involved my husband who was previously in a bit of denial.”
— Harnessing Hope attendee
A 12-week personalised coaching programme offering weekly one-to-one sessions with a trained advisor. Nexus helps carers build confidence, develop practical skills, and better support their loved one’s recovery.
Includes: Goal-setting, communication techniques, and ongoing support
Lucy and her husband, both NHS staff, worked long hours throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, their daughter Ella spent increasing periods alone and began to develop an eating disorder, which Lucy later felt she had not recognised early enough.
Ella, aged 20, had planned to start university in 2022, but her place was clinically deferred due to her condition. As her peers moved away, Ella became more isolated and her illness worsened. She was admitted to an eating disorder unit for refeeding in March, but following discharge her condition continued to deteriorate, leading Lucy to take time off work to care for her.
Feeling uncertain about how best to support her daughter—and concerned she may be unintentionally enabling the illness—Lucy joined the Nexus programme.
Through the programme, Lucy developed a greater understanding of her caregiving approach and learned practical skills to support Ella more effectively. In particular, she built confidence in using emotional coaching techniques and improving communication, which helped her gain deeper insight into Ella’s experiences and underlying challenges.
As risks increased, Lucy worked with her advisor to develop a clear safety plan, giving her greater confidence in keeping Ella safe and responding to crises.
Lucy described the weekly Nexus sessions as invaluable during a highly challenging period. She reports that the programme has equipped her with the skills and confidence to support her daughter while also recognising the importance of her own wellbeing. Lucy now feels better able to look ahead positively, with Ella beginning to consider future plans, including creative activities such as pottery and an art foundation course.
This is a flexible, clinician-facilitated peer support group where carers can share experiences, gain emotional support, and connect with others while supporting a loved one with an eating disorder.
“I am just so grateful we have found you. I have been feeling so isolated and alone with this. It’s awful to hear others’ stories but a comfort to know we’re not alone and can support each other. It’s also so valuable to have support and advice on strategies and how to cope with this dreadful illness. You’ve been a lifeline for our family while we are still waiting for treatment to begin.”
— Carer peer support group attendee
We offer dedicated programmes for carers of children and young people with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).
A 12-week one-to-one programme tailored to carers of young people (aged 5–17). Sessions focus on practical strategies to support eating, communication, and wellbeing, alongside carer resilience.
Fully personalised to the needs of the family member.
Format: Weekly group sessions with clinician facilitation
“This programme has been a life saver for us all. I am able to relay information to other family members confidently and advocate for my daughter in a clear way.”
— ARFID Support for family members attendee
An 8-week group programme connecting carers supporting young people with ARFID. Combines shared learning with peer support to build understanding, confidence, and practical skills.
“This programme has been fantastic, supportive and the people involved and other families too knowing you’re not alone in this situation.”
— ARFID peer support group for family members attendee
We deliver a range CPD accredited training courses, including for healthcare, education and university professionals.
We also regularly develop bespoke training courses and are happy to work with you to meet your needs.
Our Head of Commissioning would be delighted to organise a meeting with you to discuss your needs in more detail. Please book a meeting with Katherine Pugh or contact us via email below.
Or email us at PublicSectorCommissioning@beateatingdisorders.org.uk