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.
Phone
0300 123 0997
Website
www.eatingdisorders.mpft.nhs.uk
Leaflet
CAMHS Eating Disorder Service (PDF)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.
Phone
0345 634 1414
(open Monday to Friday 10:30am to 8:30pm, and 1pm to 4:30pm on Saturdays)
Website
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Email
help@b-eat.co.ukB-eat Youthline
Offers confidential emotional support for service users and carers.
Phone
0345 634 7650
(4:30pm to 8:30pm, Monday to Friday and 1pm to 4:30pm on Saturdays)
Email
fyp@b-eat.co.uk
Text
07786 201820Mental Health Matters Helpline
Offers confidential emotional support for service users and carers
Phone
0800 1070160 (5pm to 9pm, Monday to Friday and 24 hours on weekends and bank holidays)
Email
help@b-eat.co.ukAnorexia 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.ukF.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.orgAround 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.orgYoung 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.ukSelf 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.
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.
Phone
116 123
Website
www.samaritans.org
Email
jo@samaritans.orgChildline
You can contact Childline about anything. Whatever your worry, it’s better out than in. They’re here to support you.
Phone
0800 1111
Website
www.childline.org.ukNSPCC
Everything they do protects children today and prevents abuse tomorrow, to transform society for every childhood.
Phone
0808 800 5000
Website
www.nspcc.org.ukRefuge
Refuge works with children to overcome the trauma of witnessing or experiencing domestic violence.
Phone
0808 2000 247
Website
www.refuge.org.uk