Beat

Beat is there for both those with an Eating Disorder and for Carers:

Support for those with an Eating Disorder:

Helpline: Open 9am-midnight and 4pm-midnight on bank holidays and weekends.  

- Our dedicated staff can support you by listening and signposting you to the most appropriate places.

Online Support Groups:

Dove - over 25's support group

Phoenix - young people's support group

The Nest - general group for all with an Eating Disorder

Kingfisher - Bulimia support

Nightingale - Binge Eating Disorder support

Swan - Anorexia support

Osprey - Men's support group

Support for Carers:

Nexus

This is a 1-1 telephone coaching service.  It comprises of 12 phone calls over 12-15 weeks with a support officer.  It looks at how to support your loved one with their Eating Disorder.

Raising Resilience

This is group support for carers.  It comprises of a series of online workshops, live over zoom.  There are 5 workshops of 2 1/2 hours each.  Throughout the programme you will receive a pack of information to support you.  This programme is supported by the Northern Ireland Carers Fund.

Solace

This is a video based support group, hosted over Zoom. It usually runs over an 8-week block.  It offers you the time to share feelings and get support from others that are in a similar situation.