Support for friends and family

BEAT

Beat is an eating disorders charity, providing support and information to anyone affected by eating disorders, including individuals, families, friends and professionals.

Please see the link below regarding the Beat POD online learning resource.

Website: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/support-someone-else/pod-e-learning-platform

Wiltshire Carers

Wiltshire Carers offer one to one support, befriending, complementary therapies, days out and breaks, plus free training courses, an online forum to connect to others, support groups and carer cafes.

They also offer specialist support for those serving in the military and young adult carers aged 18-25. There is also a section for young carers under the age of 18.

Website: www.carersupportwiltshire.co.uk
Helpline: 0800 181 4118

Carers Assessment

Your family member is entitled to a carer’s assessment.

Website: www.carers.org

SANE

SANE runs a national, out-of-hours helpline offering specialist emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.

Helpline: 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm to 10.30pm, everyday)

NHS website

Information about conditions, treatments and local services for individuals, family and friends.

Website: www.nhs.uk

Page last reviewed: 23 December, 2024