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The UK’s eating disorder charity 💜 Support is available via our Helpline (or call 0808 801 0677)

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Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 16h ago

It's #InternationalDogDay 🎉 Here are some of Team Beat's canine companions! We're not just sharing photos of our dogs because they're cute (and sometimes a little silly!) but because research shows that pets can support eating disorder recovery and help people to maintain this recovery too 🫶

The head of a small light brown dog rests on someone's jeans. They have their eyes partially closed, sleepily.

Large brown and black puppy lies down on grass, with their pink tongue out. They wear a tan tartan harness.

Small light brown dog has their head lying on a laptop. They have large shiny brown eyes which make them look very cute.

Happy looking golden Labrador lies down, half on a path and half on grass. They have their mouth open and eyebrows up.

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 2d ago

Want to fundraise for us but not sure what to do? Take a look at our checklist to get inspired - and share with friends & family to see what challenges you can take on together 💫

Pink background. Multi-coloured capitalised title reads 'Fun ways to fundraise checklist'. Below is dark purple text reading 'Screenshot to tick off what you’ve done and highlight what you want to do!' Underneath are two columns of bullet points, with the same multi-coloured bullet points. These read 'Themed movie night, coffee morning, birthday fundraiser through Facebook or Instagram, head shave or cut hair, 'Come Dine with Me' dinner party competition, talent show, murder mystery party, bingo, dog meet-up, car wash, readathon, video or board game challenge, bake sale, auction off friends and family's skills, sponsored silence, craft afternoon, quiz night, raffle, fancy dress contest, scavenger hunt, donate earnings from selling clothes or books, karaoke contest.'

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 3d ago

With 3.5 million people affected by an eating disorder in the UK right now, families like Grace's aren't alone. Donate today, you can help us be there for more people like Grace and her Mum: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/summerappeal/

Young woman and her mum smile in a selfie. The daughter has dark hair, a wide smile and a metallic top. The mother has blonde hair and a happy smile. In the bottom right corner is a purple textbox with white italicised text inside reading “When I felt completely alone, Beat was there for us. They helped me make sense of what was happening and how to support Grace.”

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · last wk.

TeachWire have shortlisted our Eating Disorders Hub for Education Professionals in their 2026 Teach Awards 🎉 Do you work in a school, sixth form or college and want to know what the fuss is all about? Find out more about our FREE Hub here: https://bit.ly/4nPjV4d

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · last wk.

In today's blog, Hatty shares how she took on an epic 100km ultramarathon - to fundraise, spread awareness, and show to herself how far she's come in her eating disorder recovery 👟👟 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4bYADtr

Young white woman in sportwear holds up a medal from around he neck, on an orange ribbon. Behind her is a red board with 'Race to the stones' written across it. At the bottom is a bright blue textbox with white italicised text reading “Every step I took during those 100 kilometres reflected the people who had carried me through recovery.“

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 2w ago

Help us help more people like Grace's mum to know what to do and support their loved ones towards eating disorder support. Donate today and help more families just like Grace's: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/summerappeal/

Young girl with blonde hair in pigtails smiles wide. She wears a heart-patterned dress and a colourful beaded necklace. A purple textbox in the bottom right, has white italicised text inside reading “As a mum, nothing could have prepared me for the heartbreak of watching my daughter, Grace, suffer from anorexia.”

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 2w ago

Are you in Northern Ireland? Do you support a loved one with an eating disorder? Join Fight ED's FREE in-person workshop! Find out more below, and head to their website to book

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 2w ago

More people with an eating disorder are in a 'normal' or higher weight range than underweight We need to challenge the harmful myth that you can 'see' if someone has an eating disorder just by looking at them 📣 📣 If you or someone you know need eating disorder support, head to our website today

White background with capitalised text going vertically down. With each word, the dark purple text gets lighter and lighter. This reads 'You can't always spot an eating disorder'.

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 3w ago

It's #InternationalCatDay 🎉 Here are some of Team Beat's feline friends! We're not just sharing photos of our cats because they're cute - but because research shows that pets can support eating disorder recovery and help people to maintain this recovery too 🫶

Small grey kitten with grey eyes lies on an orange cushion, surrounded by other soft material.

Black cat with green eyes is lying on their side on a windowsill. Behind them is a blue curtain and pink flowers outside the window.

White cat with brown patches and large, sleepy eyes, is lying down and has their head on one paw.

Black cat lying in a washing basket, mid-cleaning on their front leg. Their pink tongue sticks out and their eyes are shut.

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 3w ago

AUGUST RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES Menopause & eating 👉 https://bit.ly/4bAqP8B Anorexia eye-tracking 👉 https://bit.ly/4uvptTt EDGI 👉 https://bit.ly/3yPLEfB

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 3w ago

We're EAMA finalists 🎉🎉🎉 On 11 September, we'll be attending the East Anglian Marketing Awards for our Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025 film, created by the fantastic Meantime Studio - to see if we're successful! Watch our EDAW 2025 video on our YouTube channel 📺

Dark blue background with sprinkles around the outside. Text in the middle reads 'We're EAMA finalists'. Underneath, in smaller text, it reads 'Excellence in Creative Production'.

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 3w ago

In today's blog, Jaden shares how it wasn't just eating disorder recovery that was difficult - but letting go of the past Thank you Jaden for sharing your story 🧡 You can read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/4pXe5iq

Teal background with dark purple italicised text in the middle reading “I could never have healed if I kept clinging to suffering. I had to let go. I had to realise that I was safe in stability, and that I have nothing to prove.“

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 4w ago

Our fundraisers of the month are... Emily & Josh! This incredible couple took on the Peak District Ultra Challenge, traversing 52km, and all to break the stigma and spread awareness for eating disorders ⭐ Not only that, but Emily was also the first female overall to finish the distance!

A young couple stand in front of a large pink and white sign reading 'Peak District Ultra Challenge', with lots of logos dotted around the background. The couple are both wearing dark purple Beat branded t-shirts, and sports shorts. Text in the top right corner reads 'Our fundraisers of the month are Josh and Emily'.

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 4w ago

In today's blog, Hanne shares how she chose recovery for herself, and gradually got her life back from her eating disorder 💜 Read Hanne's blog here: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/your-stories/anorexia/hannes-story-anorexia-almost-took-my-life-after-half-a-decade-i-reclaimed-my-story/

A young woman sits on a cliff edge, looking out over a spectacular mountain range. Clouds sit amongst the mountains. Near the bottom of the photo is a purple textbox with white italicised text inside reading “Recovery didn't happen overnight... Recovery happened because things were hard, and I continued anyway. Gradually, my world expanded again.”

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · last mo.

Our incredible Step Out fundraisers raised over £6.4k to help those affected by eating disorders across the UK 🎉 We are so proud of everyone who laced up their walking shoes and took on the great outdoors last month (and in the heatwave!) to step out against eating disorders 💜

Two young people in a field, with one giving the other a piggyback. Above, white capitalised text in a purple textbox reads 'Thank you to everyone who stepped out against eating disorders and raised £6,464.99!'

Young woman standing on a path with her dog. Behind her is a grassy verge and water. The woman wears a sports top and shorts.

Young man smiles with his eyes shut, holding the camera. Behind him is a lake surrounded by greenery.

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · last mo.

Earlier today, we shared that we believe around 3.5 million people right now are affected by an eating disorder in the UK. Watch to find out more, and head to our website to learn more about these new figures

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · last mo.

An estimated 1 in 20 people (3.5 million) in the UK are currently affected by an eating disorder, based on the most recent survey data. We're calling on Governments to take action to increase support across the UK. They must make sure that every person affected can get the help they need.

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Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · last mo.

✅ Are you neurodivergent and have experienced an eating disorder? ✅ Or have you supported someone neurodivergent who has / had an eating disorder? Fill out our survey: https://beateatingdisorders.tfaforms.net/250?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=edaw_2027&utm_content=edaw_survey

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Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · last mo.

In today's blog, Elle shares her experience of anorexia and functional neurological disorder (FND), and how important community was in her recovery 🧡 Thank you Elle for sharing your story! You can read the rest of Elle's blog here: https://bit.ly/4hck7Jw #DisabilityPrideMonth

Bright blue background with italicised white text in the middle reading “I had always imagined my eating disorder as a solitary failure, something that would resolve through willpower... but when my parents reached through the fog and gripped my hands, I finally understood that this journey had never belonged to me alone.”

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · last mo.

Our fundraiser of the month is... Tim ⭐ For the third time, Tim took on the #Dart10k, an incredible swimming challenge in Dartmouth Tim chose to fundraise for us after Beat supported his daughter and family towards eating disorder recovery 💜 Thank you Tim for taking on this epic challenge for us!

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Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · last mo.

Shape our Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2027 campaign with your lived experience! Are you neurodivergent and have experience of an eating disorder? Or do you support someone who does? Fill out our survey 👇 https://bit.ly/44mzNCx

Light purple background with dark purple text. This reads 'Our Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2027 theme is...' and then in capitalised letters in a white textbox reads 'Neurodivergence and eating disorders'. Underneath, to the left, is an illustration of a purple hand holding a teal and orange megaphone. This is pointed to text on the right reading 'And we want to hear about your experiences! Head to our survey to have your say'. In the bottom right corner is a blue rectangle stamp with capitalised white text inside reading 'Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2027'.

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Earlier this year, Charlotte took on the Milan Marathon for us. She not only doubled her fundraising target, but also used this challenge to spread awareness for eating disorders 🧡 You can read the rest of Charlotte's blog here: https://bit.ly/3SIAIdX

Orange background with a white italicised quote in the middle reading 'Awareness does not always have to come from large campaigns. Sometimes it starts with one conversation, one story, or one person being willing to speak openly about their experiences.'

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We're joining ARFID Awareness UK in their #JumpForARFID campaign, to encourage people to leap towards understanding and stop jumping to conclusions about #ARFID! We're nominating all of you to jump for ARFID this #ARFIDAwarenessDay to spread awareness about this eating disorder 👏👏

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Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We've been shortlisted in EAMAs for Excellence in Creative Production for our Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025 film 🎉 East Anglian Marketing Awards will be announcing their finalists on 5 August, so we will have our fingers crossed until then 🤞🤞

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Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 2mo ago

ARFID Awareness Day is this Sunday, and so we wanted to debunk some myths about ARFID - to help people to not jump to conclusions, and instead learn more about the eating disorder to support those affected 💜 #ARFIDAwarenessDay #ARFID

Dark purple background with capitalised white and teal text in middle reading 'Don't jump to conclusions about ARFID'.

Dark purple background with white text. Capitalised title reads "ARFID only affects kids". Text underneath reads 'ARFID can be developed and affect anyone at any time. Someone with ARFID may develop a fear of certain foods due to a distressing experience such as choking or being unwell after eating. Others may have sensory sensitivities to food texture, smell or appearance."

Dark purple background with white text. Capitalised title reads "They're doing it for attention". Text underneath reads 'Having ARFID can be extremely distressing for the individual and their loved ones, and is not something someone would choose to have. Those experiencing ARFID should be taken seriously and be able to get the help that they need.'

Dark purple background with white text. Capitalised title reads "ARFID is just picky eating". Text underneath reads 'People who have ARFID aren’t being fussy eaters. Unlike those who might be picky about what they eat, people with ARFID may have a lot of anxiety and fear about new foods. Those with ARFID may also vomit if they try unfamiliar foods, or have little interest in food at all."

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A BIG thank you to Wellington School, who have raised a huge £22,180.81 for us, after choosing Beat as their Charity of the Year ⭐ Want to make us your Charity of the Year at your school? Find out more: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-our-work/fundraise-for-beat/charity-of-the-year/

Five people standing together, holding a large paper cheque. This is addressed to 'Beat Eating Disorders' and is for "£21,369.75". The five people include a male and female school pupil in green blazers and white school shirts, a man in a shirt and tie, and two women with lanyards on.

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 2mo ago

It's Co-Production Week, and so we wanted to give our Experts by Experience (EBEs) the chance to share why it's so important for them to take part in co-production on projects. #CoProductionWeek #ExpertsByExperience #CoProduction

Purple background with purple text in an abstract light purple textbox. This reads 'Working as an Expert by Experience for Beat has been a real privilege and a catalyst for my own healing and sense of purpose.'

Purple background with purple text in an abstract light teal textbox. This reads 'When I was struggling with my eating disorder, I often felt powerless within systems that didn't feel reflective of my needs or experiences. Whilst I can't change those years of suffering, it means a great deal to know that I can now contribute to improving those systems, raising awareness, and helping ensure lived experience voices are heard through co-production.'

Purple background with purple text in an abstract light orange textbox. This reads 'I have found it incredibly empowering to shift my frustration towards failing systems into constructive change, and being part of such a friendly and supportive team along the way.'

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Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Our top tips for navigating holidays with ARFID - from ARFID Awareness UK and Beat! 👉 Download the ARFID passport here: https://www.arfidawarenessuk.org/resources

Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Our Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026 runners took on this incredible challenge (and in the unseasonably-hot weather!) and all smashed it! So from all of us here at Beat, we want to say a BIG thank you to you all 👏👏👏

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Beat @beatedsupport.bsky.social · 2mo ago

In today's blog, Miles shares how he developed an eating disorder to feel more in control of his body after experiencing gender dysphoria. But, during treatment, Miles realised he wouldn't be able to transition without recovering: https://bit.ly/49EFyP1

Teal background with dark purple italicised quote in the middle reading “I had to come to terms with the fact I would never be able to transition unless I recover and find myself again, and ever since then I’ve felt so much happier.“