Eating Disorders

Eating Disorder Support & Resources

A guide for anyone affected by eating disorders or eating problems (those struggling personally, their families and friends, as well as professionals). 

Useful Contacts

BEAT

Helpline: 0808 801 0677
Youthline: 0808 801 0711
Free Studentline: 0808 801 0811

Mondays-Fridays, 3pm-8pm

Website: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Helplines, online support, chat rooms and UK-wide self-help groups to help adults and young people in the UK beat their eating disorders. Bristol group available.

STEPs

0117 414 6645
Website: www.awp.nhs.uk/our-services/community-services/eating-disorders

Specialist NHS service based at Southmead Hospital for people with eating disorders. Offering ‘stepped care’ from one-off advice sessions to specialist treatments and inpatient care.

To access the service (open to Bristol residents aged 18 and over) a referral to ‘First Step’ is needed. You can discuss this with your GP who will be able to refer you.