If you, or people around you are worried that you have an unhealthy relationship with food – if it is affecting your eating habits – you could have an eating disorder.
It can involve eating too much or too little, or becoming obsessed with your weight and body shape, but there are treatments that can help.
The eating disorder charity BEAT provides a helpline for people with eating challenges and some guidance on managing treatment, mealtimes, exercise and change to routines and socialising. Also reach out to your GP or your local NHS community eating disorder team for support and advice, where possible.
Men and women of any age can get an eating disorder, but they most commonly affect young women aged 13 to 17 years old. Your GP or local NHS eating disorder team can also provide help and support.
Eating disorder charity Beat provides advice and support:
Beat: eating disorders and coronavirus
Beat: helplines, message boards and online support groups
POD (Peer support and Online Development) is Beat’s online learning platform designed to provide anyone supporting someone with an eating disorder with a space to learn, share experiences and find community through online courses, workshops and forums
POD – Beat’s support hub for carers
More information about types of eating disorders, how to check if you or someone you know has an eating disorder, treatment and how to get help is available here>
Alternatively, take a look at the services listed below detailing a wide range of support in the county and beyond:
POD (Peer support and Online Development) is Beat's online learning platform designed to provide anyone supporting someone with an eating disorder with a space to learn, share experiences and find community through online courses, workshops and forums. Through POD,...
Beat Eating Disorders is a national charity which provides an eating disorder helpline to help encourage and empower people to get help quickly, because the sooner someone starts treatment, the greater their chance of recovery.
The Eating Disorders Service Community Team is the first point of contact for anyone needing professional support in the county.
Specialist Wellbeing Support phoneline for health and care workers
Cirencester Eating Disorders Self-Help Group is part of a network of support groups all over the country coordinated by Beat Eating Disorders.
POD (Peer support and Online Development) is Beat's online learning platform designed to provide anyone supporting someone with an eating disorder with a space to learn, share experiences and find community through online courses, workshops and forums. Through POD,...
Beat Eating Disorders is a national charity which provides an eating disorder helpline to help encourage and empower people to get help quickly, because the sooner someone starts treatment, the greater their chance of recovery.
The Eating Disorders Service Community Team is the first point of contact for anyone needing professional support in the county.
Specialist Wellbeing Support phoneline for health and care workers
Cirencester Eating Disorders Self-Help Group is part of a network of support groups all over the country coordinated by Beat Eating Disorders.
It can be hard to know where to turn when we’re struggling with our mental health but support is available, from NHS and council-commissioned services to local and national charities. Many services are free, confidential, and you can access them yourself without a referral from a professional.
Find out what support is available to you.
There is a wide range of support for children, young people and families in the county.
More information about additional support that is available for older people locally and nationally.
Getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your own is one of the most important things you can do
If you think you or your partner may be experiencing mental health difficulties, you can get expert help
The past year has been a particularly challenging time for everyone but whatever you’re worried about, please reach out for support – help is available
If you can’t find what you are looking for, please get in touch to let us know what mental health support information would be useful to you at this time
