Participation Group

Join our monthly online Participation Group on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 5-6pm

via Microsoft Teams – please email wceds@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk to receive the link

Facilitated by the Wiltshire Community Eating Disorder Service.

For past & present service users.

Join a supportive SAFE SPACE to meet others
Share your EXPERIENCES of living with an eating disorder
ASK questions, SHARE knowledge and skills
Support POSITIVE communication

Email wceds@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk for more details.

Cotswold House Marlborough

Cotswold House Marlborough has a website which has lots of helpful information for people who have an eating disorder and their family and friends.

Website: www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/cotswoldhouse

Eating Disorder Support app

Website: www.bristolhealthpartners.org.uk/health-integration-teams/eating-disorders/advice-and-resources/

Child and Adolescent Mental health Service (CAMHS)

Information for young people, and families and friends, where there is concern that a young person may have an eating disorder under 18 years.

Website: www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/camhs/ed

Beat

Beat is the UK’s leading charity supporting anyone affected by eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, EDNOS or any other difficulties with food, weight and shape. Their website has lots of useful information for anyone affected by an eating disorder and their families and friends.

Website: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Helplines are open 365 days a year from 12.00pm to 8.00pm during the week, and 4.00pm – 8.00pm on weekends and bank holidays.

The helplines are free to call from any phone.

• Beat Adult Helpline (over 18s): 0808 801 or email help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
• Beat StudentLine: 0808 801 0811 or email studentline@beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Beat also offer One-to-One Web Chat (access on the website) with Beat’s advisors 365 days a year.

Men Get Eating Disorders Too

‘Men Get Eating Disorders Too’ is an award-winning charitable organisation seeking to raise awareness of eating disorders in men so that they are able to recognise their symptoms and access support when they need it.

The website provides essential information that is specific to the unique needs of men and an online space for them to get their voices heard. It also offers peer support via a forum.

Website: www.rcot.co.uk/news/men-get-eating-disorders-too

Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorder Association (SWEDA)

SWEDA was set up to provide support and services to those affected by eating disorders and those who care for and about them.

Their website has lots of resource links and leaflets.

Website: swedauk.org

Talk ED

Talk ED is a national, peer-led charity supporting anyone affected by any eating disorder or eating distress.

We will meet you wherever you are in your journey, with personalised support.

Website: www.talk-ed.org.uk

PEACE

PEACE is a Pathway for Eating disorders and Autism developed from Clinical Experience.

Research suggests that around 35% of people experiencing an eating disorder may may have autism spectrum condition (ASC), or present with high levels of autistic traits.

We hope this pathway will support autistic people suffering with an eating disorder, their loved ones and their clinicians.

Website: www.peacepathway.org