It’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week until 2nd March 2025
Eating Disorders can affect anyone of any age, gender, or background and can develop into a serious Mental health illness.
If you’re looking for support with eating disorders in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, here are some options:
- Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust offers an Eating Disorder Outpatient Therapy Service. They provide assessments and interventions tailored to individual needs. Referrals are made through healthcare professionals, so speaking to your GP is a good starting point. You can learn more about their services here:https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/services/service/adult-eating-disorder-outpatient-therapy-service-worcestershire-153/
- Worcestershire County Council provides information and resources for eating disorders, including links to support groups and services like Beat and ARFID Awareness UK. You can explore their resources aimed to support children and young people here:(https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/sendiass/sendiass-support/search-our-sendiass-support-z/eating-disorders
- Beat, a national eating disorder charity, offers helplines, online support groups, and resources for individuals and carers. While not specific to Herefordshire and Worcestershire, their services are accessible nationwide. https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
- Tastelife a supportive and educational charity that informs about eating disorders. They provide tools for recovery for those affected and help for those who care; preventative resources for young people in schools and youth groups; and education for all interested. Find out more here: https://www.tastelifeuk.org/
If you are in Recovery from an Eating Disorder and you are looking for support with your Recovery journey contact us at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Wellbeing and Recovery College and find out about our “Next Steps to Recovery” course which was developed specially for people who are recovering from an eating disorder with our Experts By Experience. Call: 0300 302 0458 Or email: HW_WellbeingRecoveryCollege@comfirst.org.uk