Beat has increased its service provision to respond to this huge demand, including coronavirus support group The Sanctuary, and is now further expanding with a new range of free, UK-wide support services. These include:
Bolster – a telephone coaching service for sufferers, designed to build confidence through their recovery.
Nexus – a telephone advice and coaching service for carers supporting their loved one.
Solace – a peer-supported video group for carers, facilitated by experienced eating disorder clinicians.
Raising Resilience – a new workshop for anyone caring for someone with an eating disorder to learn the skills to help their loved one towards recovery.
Extended Helpline opening hours – the Helpline, which covers phone calls, one-to-one webchat, email and online peer support groups will now be open from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm on weekdays.
Helpline: 0808 801 0677
Studentline: 0808 801 0811
Youthline: 0808 801 0711
Website: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk