Eating & Food Problems
Help & Support Contacts:
Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC)
Tel: 03000 11 12 13
Web: anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk
The ABS offers advice and support for those who may be affected by eating problems.
Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice
Web: aft.org.uk
Here you can access information about family therapy, as well as access a directory of therapists.
Beat
Tel: 0808 801 0677 (Adult Helpline) - 0808 801 0711 (Youth Helpline) - 0808 801 0811 (Student Helpline)
Web: beateatingdisorders.org.uk
This resource offers information on eating disorders as well as providing a supportive online community. This resource also contains a directory of support services at helpfinder.
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
Web: babcp.com
The BABCP provides information about cognitive behavioural therapy and other related treatments, including details of accredited therapists in your area.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Web: bacp.co.uk
The BACP is the Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Web: nice.org.uk
NICE is a well-known organisation that produces guidelines on best practice in healthcare.
Overeaters Anonymous Great Britain
Web: oagb.org.uk
This resource contains information on local support groups for those with eating problems.
Papyrus HOPELINEUK
Tel: 0800 068 41 41
Textline: 07786 209697
Web: papyrus-uk.org
This is a well-known confidential support service for those under 35 years old, who may be at risk of suicide and others who may be concerned about someone.
Samaritans
Tel: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Freepost: RSRB-KKBY-CYJK - PO Box 90 90 Stirling FK8 2SA
Web: samaritans.org
The Samaritans is a well-known organisation that offers support on a variety of matterd.
Student Minds
Web: studentminds.org.uk
This is a well-known student support oriented charity, that provides mental health support for students on a variety of matters.
Tommy's
Web: tommys.org
This organisation provides information and support for those who may be affected by stillbirth, miscarriage, or premature birth.
YoungMinds
Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544
Crisis Textline: 85258 (text YM)
Web: youngminds.org.uk
YoungMinds is a well-known charity that is committed to improving the mental health of babies, children, young people, parents and carers.
ALLERGIES & DIABETES
Action Against Allergy (AAA)
Web: actionagainstallergy.co.uk
The AAA offers advice and support for those affected by allergic medical conditions.
Allergy UK
Tel: 01322 619 898
Web: allergyuk.org
This organisation offers advice and support for those who may be affected by allergies.
Association for Nutrition
Web: associationfornutrition.org
This association provides a register of nutritionists for various needs you may have.
British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT)
Web: bant.org.uk
BANT provides information about nutrition, as well as a register of practitioners near you.
British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Web: bda.uk.com
This is a membership organisation for dieticians, that provides information about food and nutrition.
Change4Life
Web: nhs.uk/change4life
Here you can access information and tips on healthy eating and lifestyle.
Food and Drug Administration
Web: fda.gov
This is the American government body that provides information and regulations on food and drug related matters, as well as medications.
Freelance Dietitians
The British Dietetic Association is a register of freelance dieticians.
NHS Live Well
Web: nhs.uk/livewell
Here you can find advice, tips, and tools to help with health and wellbeing.
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