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Here you\u2019ll find a list of charities, support groups, helplines, and books that may help if someone you care about has an eating disorder.<\/p>\n

Information and helplines<\/h2>\n

Keeping safe podcasts<\/h4>\n

Podcasts with advice for families and friends of people with eating disorders.<\/p>\n

Listen to the podcasts here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FEAST<\/h4>\n

A charity with great resources for families supporting a loved one with an eating disorder.<\/p>\n

Visit FEAST\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wiltshire carers<\/h4>\n

Offers one-to-one assessments for carers, befriending services, days out, free training, and support groups. They also provide specialist support for young carers (under 18) and military families.<\/p>\n

Helpline:\u00a00800 181 4118<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit Wiltshire Carers<\/a><\/p>\n

Visit Swindon Carers<\/a><\/p>\n

Support meetings<\/h2>\n

Friends and Family Meetings<\/h4>\n

These meetings provide support for family and friends of people with eating disorders.<\/p>\n

When<\/strong>: Monthly, third Saturday of the month, online via Microsoft Teams
\nTime<\/strong>: 10:00 am \u2013 11:30 am<\/p>\n

Facilitated by a family therapist and nurses, with input from other specialists. Families can join even if the patient is no longer receiving treatment.<\/p>\n

Email: wceds@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Digital resources<\/h2>\n

Eating Disorder Support App<\/h4>\n

Find helpful information and resources for managing life with an eating disorder.<\/p>\n

Download the app here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Beat carers\u2019 forums<\/h4>\n

Online forums for carers to connect and share experiences.<\/p>\n

Visit Beat\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The New Maudsley Approach<\/h4>\n

A toolkit for parents and carers to help them support someone with an eating disorder.<\/p>\n

Explore resources here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Royal College of Psychiatrists<\/h4>\n

Accessible information on eating disorders and mental health.<\/p>\n

Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Support for carers<\/h2>\n

I Care, You Care webpages<\/h4>\n

Information, advice, and resources for carers.<\/p>\n

Visit Oxford Health NHS carers webpages<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Directgov<\/h4>\n

Information for carers, including support services, carers\u2019 rights, and allowances.<\/p>\n

Visit Directgov\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Carers UK<\/h4>\n

Expert advice, support, and a telephone helpline for carers.<\/p>\n

Helpline<\/strong>: 0808 808 7777 (Mon & Tue, 10:00 am \u2013 4:00 pm)
\nEmail:\u00a0advice@carersuk.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit Carers UK\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Al-Anon<\/h4>\n

Support for anyone affected by someone else\u2019s drinking.<\/p>\n

Helpline<\/strong>: 0800 0086 811 (10:00 am \u2013 10:00 pm, daily)<\/p>\n

Visit Al-Anon\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Recommended books<\/h2>\n

Skills-Based Learning for Caring for a Loved One with an Eating Disorder<\/h4>\n

Authors<\/strong>: Janet Treasure, Gr\u00e1inne Smith, and Anna Crane<\/p>\n

This book uses a dolphin analogy to help carers guide their loved ones gently.<\/p>\n

Decoding Anorexia<\/h4>\n

Author<\/strong>: Carrie Arnold<\/p>\n

Explains the biological side of anorexia, combined with personal stories.<\/p>\n

ED Says U Said: Eating Disorder Translator<\/h4>\n

Authors<\/strong>: June Alexander and Cate Sangster<\/p>\n

Helps carers understand the internal dialogue of someone with an eating disorder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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