Anyone, male or female, can experience an eating disorder but young women aged between 13-17 are more commonly affected. The most common forms of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating disorder (BED) or other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED) 

Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that ruin and, too often, take lives.

If you are concerned that you may have an eating disorder or you are concerned about someone else, then this NHS webpage will help guide you as to what action to take

Other resources include:

Anorexia & Bulimia Care  is a national UK eating disorders organisation with over 30 years of experience. They provide ongoing care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders and eating distress.

BEAT  identifies itself as the UK’s eating disorder charity. Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, their mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.

SEED – Eating Disorder Support Services  is overseen by Emmerdale and Holby City Actress, Gemma Oaten and was initially set up 20 years ago by her mum Marg Oaten MBE and Dad, Dennis. Gemma herself almost died from her experience of an eating disorder. They are a voluntary service with first-hand experience of eating disorders and make a difference to people whose lives are blighted by this devastating illness.

First Steps ED is an Eating Disorder Support & Recovery Charity that offers early help, therapy and lived experience support for children,
young people, and adults across the U.K.