Beat is the national eating disorders association.  It provides information and help on all aspects of eating disorders and has a useful website (www.b-eat.co.uk).  You can telephone, email or text for advice and support. 

    CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE (up to and including the age of 18)

Youthline on 0845 634 7650 (Monday - Friday 4.30 pm - 8.30 pm; Saturdays    1.00pm - 4.30)

Youthline email service on FYP@b-eat.co.uk

Text  07 977 493 345 (std text rates)  You will get a reply within 24 hours mid-week, but it will take longer if you text at the weekend or on bank holidays. 

    ADULTS

Adult Helpline (over 18 years of age) on 0845 634 1414 (Monday - Friday 10.30am - 8.30pm; Saturdays 1.00pm - 4.30pm)

      Helpline Email Service on help@b-eat.co.uk                      

There is a Recorded Information Service on 0906 302 0012 (calls cost 50p per minute    and the message lasts approximately 8 minutes).   

A Textphone Service is available for people with impaired hearing on 01603 753322.  Monday – Friday 8.30am – 8.30pm