Eating support
External UK information and support about eating and eating disorders for parents and carers.
Beat — the UK's eating disorder charity
Support and information about eating disorders for anyone affected, including parents and carers. Beat's Helpline advisors offer support, information and signposting by phone, webchat and email. A diagnosis is not needed to contact them.
Call: 0808 801 0677
Helplines open 3pm–8pm, Monday to Friday.
Beat is not a crisis service. Calls are free from UK landlines and mobiles. Separate helpline numbers are listed on Beat's website for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Official sourceBeat — support hub for families and friends
Beat's information and support for families, friends and carers who are worried about someone else's eating.
Official sourceThese are external services and information, provided by independent organisations. They are not provided by Insightful Parenting, and no endorsement, partnership or affiliation is implied. Support information last checked: August 2026.
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