Beateatingdisorders.org.uk

The UK's Eating Disorder Charity

WEBWhether they’re battling an eating disorder, or supporting someone who's struggling - we're there with people affected, every step of the way. From our Helpline to our online workshops and chatrooms, our services help make sure no one feels alone in their recovery journey. Help us be there for everyone affected by eating disorders.

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URL: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

Binge Eating Disorder

WEBBinge eating disorder (BED) is a serious mental illness where people eat very large quantities of food without feeling like they’re in control of what they’re doing. It can affect anyone of any age, gender, ethnicity or background, and evidence suggests it is more common than other eating disorders. People with binge eating disorder eat

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Online advertising and eating disorders

WEBIn August 2021, Beat conducted a survey of 182 people with lived experience of eating disorders to understand more about their perspectives of how online advertising has impacted them. This was a 14-item survey, which involved six demographic questions, six multiple choice and checklist questions, and two open-ended questions.

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Downloads and Resources

WEBCheck out our list of approved books about eating disorders and what recovery can look like. If you want hard copies of our leaflets, fill in this form. Otherwise, we hope you find our planet-friendly PDFs useful! Struggling with an eating disorder? Caring for someone who is? Beat is here to support you.

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Going to the doctor

WEBGoing to the doctor. It’s very important to access treatment as early as possible, as earlier treatment means a greater chance of fully recovering from your eating disorder. Your first point of contact in the health care system is likely to be your general practitioner (GP). They’ll be responsible for your initial diagnosis and should help

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Emotional Overeating

WEBEmotional overeating can be defined as eating large amounts of food in response to negative emotions (such as anxiety or depression) rather than physical hunger. This kind of eating is used as a way of coping with, or silencing, a range of negative emotions. However, the feelings of guilt and shame which follow an episode of emotional

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Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2024

WEBEating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) 2024 | 26 February - 3 March 2024. Eating Disorders Awareness Week is a vital opportunity to raise awareness of eating disorders. And this year we are shining a light on a condition we know doesn't always get the recognition it deserves: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).

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Previous workshops held by Beat

WEBBeat (formerly Eating Disorders Association) is a registered charity in England and Wales (no 801343) and Scotland (SC039309). Company limited by guarantee no 2368495.

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Eating disorders and autism

WEBEating disorders are complex, and autism can make it hard to know what emotions you are experiencing. Recognising what you might be feeling can help in trying to manage it. To do this, practice noticing any physical sensations you may be experiencing and try to identify the emotion attached to it e.g., Bored, lonely, angry, stressed, tired, etc.

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Policy and Best Practice Reports

WEBEDIC’s programme is designed by experts and influenced by the experiences of people who have recovered from their illness or family members who have supported a loved one through recovery. Keynotes will present on topics of critical importance, while workshop recordings, short paper and poster presentations will explore a wider range of

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Just £1.13 spent on research per person with an eating disorder, …

WEBUK-based funders invested an average of just £1.13 per person with an eating disorder per year between 2009 and 2019, according to a new report published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on eating disorders. The ‘Breaking the Cycle’ report, compiled by Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity, on behalf of the APPG, sets out the

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Early intervention on eating disorders. The crucial role of GPs.

WEBEating disorders are serious mental illnesses that can have devastating long-term consequences and may even be fatal if not treated early. We estimate that at least 725,000 people in the UK of all ages, genders and backgrounds have an eating disorder, but due to misconceptions and lack of recognition among sufferers and those around them, the real …

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New research shows doctors’ lack of training on eating disorders …

WEBA new study reveals today that medical students receive less than two hours of training on eating disorders over four to six years of undergraduate study, which experts and the UK’s eating disorder charity Beat warn is putting patients’ lives at risk. The research, published in the Postgraduate Medical Journal (a specialist journal

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Anorexia Nervosa

WEBAnorexia (or anorexia nervosa) is a serious mental illness that can cause individuals to limit how much they eat or drink. They may develop “rules” around what they feel they can and cannot eat, as well as things like when and where they’ll eat. Anorexia can affect anyone of any age, gender, ethnicity or background.

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Current Campaigns

WEBWelsh Eating Disorder Service Review. Beat's report published in January 2022 found that 3 years after the 2018 review of eating disorder services in Wales, progress has been uneven - meaning that people with eating disorders are still victims of the postcode lottery. TAKE ACTION.

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Public Health Not Public Shaming

WEBIn July 2020, the UK Government announced their strategy on obesity. This strategy included plans to: Previous Government public health campaigns have been ineffective in addressing obesity. They have also increased stigma, and have put those vulnerable to developing an eating disorder and those currently experiencing an eating disorder at risk.

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Family Empowerment

WEBThe UK’s eating disorder charity Beat has launched new guidance encouraging healthcare providers to ensure better support for families of people with eating disorders, including by offering an assessment of their own mental health needs and offering access to peer-to-peer support programmes. The NICE guidelines for eating disorders require

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