A national eating disorders organisation providing on-going care, emotional support, and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders, including those struggling personally and families, friends, and carers. Services include a national helpline, a telephone befriending service, online support groups, and online resources.
Resources: Eating Disorders
Beat
The UK’s eating disorder charity, Beat provide information and support. Services include online support groups, one to one webchat, helplines, and online self-help tools.
Bristol Eating Disorder Support Group
The Bristol Eating Disorder Peer Support Group has been running for over thirty years. They aim to provide a space for sufferers (aged 18 years and over) and for friends/families/carers to support one another. They are currently operating an online support group.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous is an organisation that offers support groups, based on the 12-step recovery programme, for individuals looking to recover from compulsive overeating. Meetings are available both face-to-face and online.
SWEDA
SWEDA offer a range of services for people with eating disorders across Somerset and the surrounding areas, including counselling and support groups.