Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders (CAHMS)

The CAMHS Eating Disorders service based within South Staffordshire is a specialist community multi-disciplinary Eating Disorders service providing evidence based assessment and treatment for children and adolescents aged 8-18 years with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. The service accepts referrals for young people registered with a South Staffordshire GP.

Website: www.eatingdisorders.mpft.nhs.uk

Telephone: 0300 123 0997

Leaflet: CAMHS Eating Disorder Service

B-eat Youthline

Offers confidential emotional support for service users and carers.

Telephone: 0345 634 7650 (16:30-20:30, Monday to Friday and 13:00-16:30 on Saturdays)

Email: fyp@b-eat.co.uk

Text: 07786 201820

Anorexia and Bulimia Care

ABC is a national UK eating disorders organisation with over 30 years of experience. They are passionate about people and recovery.

Website: www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk

Around the Dinner Table

Welcome to F.E.A.S.T’s Around The Dinner Table forum. This is a free service provided for parents of those suffering from eating disorders.

Website: www.aroundthedinnertable.org

Self Help for Parents with Children who have an Eating Disorder

Parented is here to help you get in contact with someone who knows what you are going through. They are only parents – not professionals, so can only offer our experience, not advice.

Website: www.parented.co.uk

Childline

You can contact Childline about anything. Whatever your worry, it’s better out than in. They’re here to support you.

Website: www.childline.org.uk

Telephone: 0800 1111

Refuge

Refuge works with children to overcome the trauma of witnessing or experiencing domestic violence.

Telephone: 0808 2000 247

Website: www.refuge.org.uk

Beat Eating Disorders

Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity. Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, their mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that ruin and, too often, take lives.

Website: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Telephone: 0345 634 1414 (open Monday to Friday 10:30-20:30, and 13:00-16:30 on Saturdays)

Email: help@b-eat.co.uk

Mental Health Matters Helpline

Offers confidential emotional support for service users and carers

Telephone: 0800 1070160 (17:00-21:00, Monday to Friday and 24 hours on weekends and Bank Holidays)

Email: help@b-eat.co.uk

F.E.A.S.T - Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders

They are here to help you understand your son or daughter’s eating disorder, support you in helping them get appropriate treatment, and get you the information you need to help them recover and thrive.

Website: www.feast-ed.org

Young Minds

Young Minds are leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges.

Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

Samaritans

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Twitter: @samaritans

Telephone: 116 123

Website: www.samaritans.org

Email: jo@samaritans.org

NSPCC

Everything they do protects children today and prevents abuse tomorrow, to transform society for every childhood.

Website: www.nspcc.org.uk

Telephone: 0808 800 5000