Eating Disorder Information & Support (UK)
Beat (UK & Ireland)
The UK’s leading eating disorder charity offering helplines, webchat, peer support groups, and recovery information for anyone affected, including carers.
SEED Eating Disorder Support Service
UK charity providing support groups, guidance, and educational resources for individuals and families
SWEDA - South & West England Eating Disorders Association
A UK-based charity that provides support, education and information to people affected by eating disorders and those who care about them.
FREED - First Episode Rapid Early Intervention
Early intervention support for young people aged 16-25 including resources related to early recovery
CARALINE Eating Disorders Counselling & Support Service
A Luton-based independent charity offering confidential support, therapy and counselling for people affected by eating disorders
NHS & Mental Health Resources
NHS – Overview of Eating Disorders
Clinical overview and treatment direction. NHS Eating Disorders Overview
Mind – Eating problems useful contacts
Mind – Eating problems useful contacts – Directory of UK organisations and specialist services.
MentalHealth-UK
MentalHealth-UK Eating Disorder Support Contacts – Links to further organisations and support hubs
NHS 111 Online (or contact from a UK phone: 111)
NHS 111 Online – For urgent (non-emergency) medical help and signposting when you’re not sure what to do. Also contactable by phone (call 111 from any UK phone)
Emergency/Crisis Contacts
NHS Medical Emergency Phone: 999
National Medical Emergency Contact Number Call: 999
SHOUT (Mental Health Text Service)
The UK’s 24/7 text support service for anyone struggling with their mental health. Great if you find talking on the phone difficult — just text: SHOUT to 85258 to start a confidential conversation with trained volunteers
Samaritans (Crisis support) Phone: 116 123
A 24/7 confidential emotional support service for anyone struggling to cope, in distress or at risk of suicide. You don’t need to be in crisis to call — you can talk about anything that’s troubling you. Phone: 116 123 (free from UK phones)
