Eating Disorders & Body Issues
In this section you will find support for:
Body image
Eating Disorders
Healthy living
Obesity
BODY IMAGE
Body Image
http://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/teenagers/health-wellbeing/body-image/
Information for parents about teenage body image issues.
BDD
http://bddfoundation.org/
Support information for those affected by Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
Be Real
http://www.berealcampaign.co.uk/home/
Campaigning to change attitudes to body image.
EATING DISORDERS
Beat
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
Beat offer support for all eating disorders including anorexia and compulsive overeating.
All Beat helplines: (lines open Monday – Friday 9am – 12 midnight, weekends & bank holidays 4pm- 12 midnight)
England: 0808 801 0677
Scotland: 0808 801 0432
Wales: 0808 801 0433
Northern Ireland: 0808 801 0434
Email: help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
FightEd
https://www.fighted.org/
Supports families in Northern Ireland affected by eating disorders. They advise and equip family members to help them aid their loved ones recovery.
SEED
https://seed.charity/
Online support for those living with an eating disorder, whether your someone struggling with the illness or caring for someone else.
Young Minds
http://www.youngminds.org.uk
Young Minds provide support on a range of mental health issues for young people up to the age of 25, and their families.
Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (lines open Monday - Friday 9.30 -4pm)
Email: parents@youngminds.org.uk
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - CAMHS
https://youngminds.org.uk/young-person/your-guide-to-support/guide-to-camhs/
Information about mental health services for children and young people.
NHS – Weight Loss Surgery
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/weight-loss-surgery/Pages/Introduction.aspx
NHS information on weight loss or bariatric surgery.
Overeaters Anonymous
http://www.oagb.org.uk
Supporting compulsive eaters, local groups are listed online.
HEALTHY LIVING
NHS
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/Healthyeating.aspx
NHS information on healthy eating.
NHS - child health
http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/childhealth6-15/Pages/Childhealth615home.aspx
Information on child health and maintaining a healthy weight.
British Nutrition Foundation - BNF
http://www.nutrition.org.uk
BNF provide advice about nutrition.
Weight Concern
https://weightconcern.com/node/1
Weight Concern offer information on health for anyone overweight or suffering obesity.
Better Health
https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/
NHS support helping families eat better and move more.
Henry
https://www.henry.org.uk
Working with families to help babies and young children have a healthy start in life; aiming to prevent obesity.
Healthier Scotland
https://www.communityfoodandhealth.org.uk
Get Active – Northern Ireland
http://www.sportni.net/get-active/
Nutritionist Resource
http://www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk/
An online guide to finding a Nutritionist.
British Dietetic Association
http://www.bda.uk.com/improvinghealth/yourhealth/dietitians
Information on the work of dieticians and how they can help with a healthy lifestyle.
GENERAL INFORMATION
NHS – Obesity surgery
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/weight-loss-surgery/Pages/Introduction.aspx NHS information on weight loss or bariatric surgery.
NHS – Cosmetic Surgery
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cosmetic-surgery/Pages/Availability.aspx
Information on availability of cosmetic surgery through the NHS.
Diabetes UK
http://www.diabetes.org.uk
Support information about living with diabetes, including online support for children and young people.
Helpline: 0345 123 2399 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am-5.45pm)
Email: helpline@diabetes.org.uk
Freelance Dieticians
http://www.freelancedietitians.org/
Database of registered dietitians, and a specialist group of The British Dietetic Association.