The sooner you seek support, the sooner things can start to get better. We can help you find the right option for you.
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Congratulations on being ready to seek help! FREED is available at your local eating disorder service – the Maudsley Eating Disorder Service, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Please see the service website.FREED is available for adults of 18-25 year olds at your local eating disorder service – the Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. Please see the service website.Congratulations on being ready to seek help! FREED is available for 18 to 25-year-olds at your local eating disorder services – CONNECT: West Yorkshire and Harrogate Adult Eating disorder service. LYPFT , Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Please see the service website.Congratulations on being ready to seek help! FREED is available for 16 to 25-year-olds at your local eating disorder service – the Gloucestershire Eating Disorders Service, 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, based in Cheltenham. Please see the service website.FREED is available for young people up to the age of 25 years at your local eating disorder service – the Specialist Eating Disorder Service, Forward Thinking Birmingham. The service allows self-referrals, fast access to care, telephone assessments and individualised care and treatment plans. Please see the service website.Congratulations on being ready to seek help! FREED is available for 18 to 25-year-olds at your local eating disorder service – the STEPS Eating Disorder Service, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Please see the service website.FREED is available for 18-25 year olds at your local eating disorder service – Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Eating Disorders Service for Adults. Please see the service website.FREED is available for 18-25 year olds at your local eating disorder service - Essex Adult Eating Disorder Service (West). Please see the service website.
Here are our top tips:
People sometimes worry that they won’t be “sick enough” to be referred for treatment. We have worked hard to challenge exclusion criteria. Treatment is more effective if you get help early. You don’t have to get sicker before you start to get better.
Book a GP appointment. Your GP will be the one to refer you to the Maudsley Eating Disorder Service. Please see the service website.Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service. Please see the service website. CONNECT: West Yorkshire and Harrogate Adult Eating disorder service. LYPFT , Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Please see the service website.Gloucestershire Eating Disorders Service, 2gether NHS Foundation Trust. Please see the service website.Specialist Eating Disorder Service, Forward Thinking Birmingham. Please see the service website.STEPS Eating Disorder Service. STEPS Eating Disorder Service. Please see the service websiteSomerset NHS Foundation Trust Eating Disorders Service for Adults. Please see the service websiteEssex Adult Eating Disorder Service (West). Please see the service website.
The first step is to book a GP appointment. Your GP will be the one to refer you on for further support. Please see the STEPS Eating Disorder website for further information on the referral process.
Think about what you will tell your doctor and what you will ask them for. We recommend telling them that you’ve visited our webpage and asking them to refer you for eating disorder treatment. You may want to write things down to take with you.
Tell someone you trust about your difficulties. If you feel able to, ask them to come with you to see your GP.
There are a number of ways to access our eating disorders service (e.g. self-referral) but we would encourage you to book a GP appointment if you think you may be showing symptoms of an eating disorder. Please see the service website.
Think about what you will tell your doctor and what you will ask them for. We recommend telling them that you’ve visited our webpage and asking them to refer you for eating disorder treatment. You may want to write things down to take with you.
Think about what you will tell your doctor and what you will ask them for. We recommend visiting Forward Thinking Birmingham website as this might help you to think about what you might want to ask or tell us when you visit Forward Thinking Birmingham or your GP.
Tell someone you trust about your difficulties. If you feel able to, ask them to come with you to see your GP.
Tell someone you trust about your difficulties. If you feel able to, ask them to come with you to your appointment with Forward Thinking Birmingham or to see your GP.
Visit the Beat website for further tips on talking to your GP and for online support options.
Read our guide to help & support for more information on what happens in eating disorder treatment and self-help options while you’re waiting.
Read our guide to help & support for more information on what happens in eating disorder treatment and self-help options while you’re waiting.
Read the FREED guide to help & support for more information on what happens in eating disorder treatment and self-help options while you’re waiting. For service specific information on treatment please read the Forward Thinking Birmingham service leaflet and for additional self-help materials please visit the Forward Thinking Birmingham resource page.
Remember – you can recover, you are not alone. The sooner you seek help, the sooner things can start to get better.
Congratulations on being ready to seek help!
We know it can be really hard to reach out. Feelings like anxiety, embarrassment or shame can sometimes get in the way of talking about eating difficulties.
Here are our top tips:
Book a GP appointment. Your GP can refer you to your local eating disorder service. If FREED isn’t available at your local service, you will still see someone who is used to working with young people just like you.
Tell someone you trust about your difficulties. If you feel able to, ask them to come with you to see your GP.
Think about what you will tell your doctor and what you will ask them for. We recommend telling them that you’ve visited our webpage and asking them to refer you for eating disorder treatment. You may want to write things down to take with you.
Read our guide to help & support for more information on what happens in eating disorder treatment and self-help options while you’re waiting.
People sometimes worry that they won’t be “sick enough” to be referred for treatment. We have worked hard to challenge exclusion criteria. You shouldn’t have to get sicker before you start to get better.
Visit the Beat website for further tips on talking to your GP and for online support options.
Remember – you can recover, you are not alone. The sooner you seek help, the sooner things can start to get better.
FREED is available at your local eating disorder service – the Maudsley Eating Disorder Service. Please see the service website.Vincent Square Eating Disorder ServiceYorkshire Centre for Eating Disorders or the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Adult Eating Disorders Service. Please see the service website.Gloucestershire Eating Disorders Service, 2gether NHS Foundation Trust. Please see the service website.Specialist Eating Disorder Service, Forward Thinking Birmingham. Please see the service website.STEPS Eating Disorder Service. STEPS Eating Disorder Service. Please see the service websiteSomerset NHS Foundation Trust Eating Disorders Service for Adults. Please see the service websiteEssex Adult Eating Disorder Service (West). Please see the service website.
Worrying about someone you care about is hard for you and your relationship. If you haven’t already, you may want to use the following sections for advice on how to approach the person you care about:
Trust your instincts. You know your loved one best – if you are concerned, don’t watch and wait.
Here are our top tips for supporting your loved one and looking after yourself:
People sometimes worry that they won’t be “sick enough” to be referred for treatment. We have worked hard to challenge exclusion criteria. Treatment is more effective if you get help early. You don’t have to get sicker before you start to get better. Reassure your loved one that they deserve treatment and that they can change.
Help your loved one to book a GP appointment. Their GP will be the one to refer them for treatment.
Offer to go with them to the GP.
Help your loved one to book a GP appointment. Their GP will be the one to refer them for treatment.
There are a number of ways to access our eating disorders service (e.g. self-referral) but we would encourage you to help your loved one book a GP appointment if you think they may be showing symptoms of an eating disorder. Please see the service website
Offer to go with them to the GP.
Offer to go with them to their GP appointment or to their Forward Thinking Birmingham appointment. Interpreters for Forward Thinking Birmingham appointments can be provided on request.
Help them to think about what they will say to their doctor. We recommend that they ask for a referral for eating disorder treatment. Writing some notes may be useful.
Visit the Beat website for further tips on seeking help, and for online support options for both you and your loved one.
Read our guide to help & support for more information on what happens in eating disorder treatment and self-help options while waiting.
Read our guide to help & support for more information on what happens in eating disorder treatment and self-help options while waiting.
Read the FREED guide to help & support for more information on what happens in eating disorder treatment and self-help options while you’re waiting. For service specific information on treatment please read the Forward Thinking Birmingham service leaflet and for additional self-help materials please visit the Forward Thinking Birmingham “resource page”.
If your loved one isn’t ready to seek help yet, you could direct them to this website. You may also want to use the online support options that Beat provides for carers.
Other top tips include:
Reassure your loved one that things can change.
If you are concerned about their physical health, seek advice from your own GP.
Worrying about someone you care about is hard for you and your relationship. If you haven’t already, you may want to use the following sections for advice on how to approach the person you care about:
Trust your instincts. You know your loved one best – if you are concerned, don’t watch and wait.
Here are our top tips for supporting your loved one and looking after yourself:
People sometimes worry that they won’t be “sick enough” to be referred for treatment. We have worked hard to challenge exclusion criteria. Treatment is more effective if you get help early. You don’t have to get sicker before you start to get better. Reassure your loved one that they deserve treatment and that they can change.
Help your loved one to book a GP appointment. Their GP will be the one to refer them for treatment.
Offer to go with them to the GP.
Help them to think about what they will say to their doctor. We recommend that they ask for a referral for eating disorder treatment. Writing some notes may be useful.
Visit the Beat website for further tips on seeking help, and for online support options for both you and your loved one.
Read our guide to help & support for more information on what happens in eating disorder treatment and self-help options while waiting.
If your loved one isn’t ready to seek help yet, you could direct them to this website. You may also want to use the online support options that Beat provides for carers.
Other top tips include:
Reassure your loved one that things can change.
If you are concerned about their physical health, seek advice from your own GP.
We know it can be really hard to reach out for help. Feelings like anxiety, embarrassment or shame can sometimes get in the way of talking about eating difficulties. You might also feel uncertain about whether you have a problem or want to change.
Any small steps you can take to start seeking help are worthwhile. You deserve support.
Here are our top tips:
Eating disorders can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or background. For more information on what it might be like to experience an eating disorders please check out this short film collaborative created by Forward Thinking Birmingham and service users.
Eating disorders can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or background. For more information on what it might be like to experience an eating disorders please check out this short film collaborative created by Forward Thinking Birmingham and service users and the Forward Thinking Birmingham Website.
Tell someone you trust about your difficulties. This can be a friend, family member, teacher or colleague, or your GP.
If you haven’t already, complete our quiz ‘Do I have An Eating Disorder?’ and read more about eating disorders and early intervention.
Read our guide to help & support for more information on what happens in eating disorder treatment and self-help options you can use yourself.
Read the FREED guide to help & support for more information on what happens in eating disorder treatment and self-help options while you’re waiting. For service specific information on treatment please read the Forward Thinking Birmingham service leaflet and for additional self-help materials please visit the Forward Thinking Birmingham “resource page”.
Remember that attending an assessment appointment at an eating disorder service can be another way of deciding if you want treatment. It doesn’t mean you have to start treatment or change straight away.
If you feel able to, book a GP appointment. Your GP will be the one to refer you if you decide to pursue treatment.
Think about what you will tell your doctor and what you will ask them for. We recommend telling them that you’ve visited our webpage. When you feel ready, you can ask them to refer you for eating disorder treatment. You may want to write things down to take with you.
If you’re not sure about seeking specialist help at this stage, you may still want to make an appointment with your GP for a physical check-up.
People sometimes worry that they won’t be “sick enough” to be referred for treatment. We have worked hard to challenge exclusion criteria. You shouldn’t have to get sicker before you start to get better.
Visit the Beat website for online support options.
Remember – you can recover, you are not alone. The sooner you seek help, the sooner things can start to get better.
We know it can be really hard to reach out for help. Feelings like anxiety, embarrassment or shame can sometimes get in the way of talking about eating difficulties. You might also feel uncertain about whether you have a problem or want to change.
Any small steps you can take to start seeking help are worthwhile. You deserve support.
Here are our top tips:
Eating disorders can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or background. For more information on what it might be like to experience an eating disorders please check out this short film collaborative created by Forward Thinking Birmingham and service users.
Tell someone you trust about your difficulties. This can be a friend, family member, teacher or colleague, or your GP.
If you haven’t already, complete our quiz ‘Do I have An Eating Disorder?’ and read more about eating disorders and early intervention.
Read our guide to help & support for more information on what happens in eating disorder treatment and self-help options you can use yourself.
Remember that attending an assessment appointment at an eating disorder service can be another way of deciding if you want treatment. It doesn’t mean you have to start treatment or change straight away.
If you feel able to, book a GP appointment. Your GP will be the one to refer you if you decide to pursue treatment.
Think about what you will tell your doctor and what you will ask them for. We recommend telling them that you’ve visited our webpage. When you feel ready, you can ask them to refer you for eating disorder treatment. You may want to write things down to take with you.
If you’re not sure about seeking specialist help at this stage, you may still want to make an appointment with your GP for a physical check-up.
People sometimes worry that they won’t be “sick enough” to be referred for treatment. We have worked hard to challenge exclusion criteria. You shouldn’t have to get sicker before you start to get better.
Visit the Beat website for online support options.
Remember – you can recover, you are not alone. The sooner you seek help, the sooner things can start to get better.
The sooner someone is referred for eating disorder treatment, the sooner they can start to get better. Don’t watch and wait!
FREED is available at your local eating disorder service – the Maudsley Eating Disorder Service. Please see the service websiteVincent Square Eating Disorder Service. Please see the service websiteYorkshire Centre for Eating Disorders or the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Adult Eating Disorders Service. Please see the service websiteGloucestershire Eating Disorders Service, 2gether NHS Foundation Trust. Please see the service websiteSpecialist Eating Disorder Service, Forward Thinking Birmingham. Please see the service websiteSTEPS Eating Disorder Service. Please see the service websiteSomerset NHS Foundation Trust Eating Disorders Service for Adults. Please see the service websiteEssex Adult Eating Disorder Service (West). Please see the service website for details on how to refer.
Patients sometimes worry that they won’t be “sick enough” to be referred for treatment. We have worked hard to challenge exclusion criteria. Treatment is more effective if you get help early. Patients don’t have to get sicker before they start to get better.
Additional advice about spotting the signs of an eating disorder can be found on the Healthy London Partnership leaflet on the Forward Thinking Birmingham website.
The sooner someone is referred for eating disorder treatment, the sooner they can start to get better. Don’t watch and wait!
FREED is not available in your region, but there will still be local eating disorder treatment options available. If you’re unsure where the local eating disorder service is, Beat have a treatment finder option that can help.
