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Eating Disorders Organisations (UK)

Here is a list of reputable UK-based organisations you can contact if you would like information about getting help for an eating disorder.

(If your organisation is not on the list and you would like it to be, please send your details.)

Adequate Nationwide Treatment for Sufferers of Eating Disorders (A.N.T.S.)
A.N.T.S. aims to support all those affected by eating disorders; including sufferers, carers, family members and others with an interest in eating disorders.
http://www.ants-uk.org

Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC)
Anorexia and Bulimia Care is a national Christian charity run for anyone who is suffering because of eating disorders: sufferers, their families, carers and professionals.
http://www.anorexiabulimiacare.co.uk

Beat
Beat is a national charity based in the UK providing information, help and support for people affected by eating disorders and, in particular, anorexia and bulimia nervosa.
http://www.b-eat.co.uk

Bodywhys
Bodywhys is the Irish National Charity, which offers support, information and understanding for people with eating disorders, their families and friends.
http://www.bodywhys.ie

Cornwall Eating Disorders Association (CEDA)
Cornwall Eating Disorders Association offers information and support for anyone affected by an eating disorder in Cornwall.
http://www.cedaonline.org

Counselling Directory
Counselling Directory provides the UK with a huge counselling support network, enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs. Find a counsellor or psychotherapist dealing with Eating Disorders.
http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/eating.html

Eating Disorder Resource Centre of Ireland (EDRCI)
The Eating Disorder Resource Centre of Ireland is an Irish based organisation dedicated to provide counselling, information, support, advice, and help to individuals who experience food, body and weight issues.
http://www.eatingdisorders.ie

Eating Disorders Project
The Eating Disorders Project aims to improve early identification and intervention for people with an eating disorder and increase the quality and effectiveness of care provided.
http://www.edglos.org.uk

Essesse Wellbeing
Essesse Wellbeing is a long established, family run organisation based in Worthing, West Sussex. We focus our expertise on treating those with eating disorders, such as binge eating, anorexia or bulimia.
http://www.essessewellbeing.com

Harley Street Eating Disorder Clinic
Offering specialist expert eating disorders therapy for individuals, families and groups in addition to bespoke workshops within schools and organisations. Run by previous sufferer, psychotherapist and clinical specialist in eating disorders, Sara Shammas. Working from my Harley Street office, within patients London homes and by telephone, I offer an innovative style of therapy that is unavailable elsewhere.
www.harleystreeteatingdisorderclinic.co.uk

MGEDT - Men Get Eating Disorders Too
‘Men Get Eating Disorders Too’ is a UK based charity dedicated to representing and supporting the needs of men with eating disorders. The website provides essential information that is specific to the unique needs of men and an online space for men to get their voices heard.
http://mengetedstoo.co.uk/

National Centre for Eating Disorders
The National Centre For Eating Disorders is an independent organisation set up to provide solutions for all eating problems, compulsive or "binge" eating, failed or "yo-yo" dieting, bulimia and anorexia.
http://www.eating-disorders.org.uk

Newbridge House
Newbridge House is a specialist eating disorder centre for the treatment of young people aged 12 to 18 with anorexia and bulimia.
http://www.newbridge-health.org.uk

Norfolk Eating Disorders Association
Norfolk Eating Disorders Association is a charity to provide a safe and comfortable environment for anyone in Norfolk, over 16, who suffers with the problems of anorexia, bulimia, compulsive, or binge eating disorder, and related issues.
http://www.norfolkeda.org.uk

North East Eating Disorders Support Scotland (NEEDS)
NEEDS Scotland is a charity, which aims to offer information about eating disorders, support and encouragement in a safe, caring and confidential environment, to anyone affected by an eating disorder.
http://www.needs-scotland.org

Overeaters Anonymous of Great Britain
Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.
http://www.oagb.org.uk

Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorders Association (SWEDA)
Support for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, compulsive eating, binge eating and related eating disorders in Somerset, England, UK for all those affected by eating disorders. Includes online and offline support.
http://www.swedauk.org

(If your organisation is not on the list and you would like it to be, please send your details.)

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