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On-going Support

We know that eating disorders are complex illnesses that require on-going emotional and practical support simultaneously. Our services at EDA are based on this approach to care. We know the courage required to make that first step, whether it’s telling somebody about your eating disorder for the first time, booking a doctor’s appointment or asking for some help, and we are here to encourage you and provide support for as long as you require. 

To become a member of the EDA community and receive on-going access to emotional and nutritional support throughout the year, click here for details of our support membership

Our aims are to:

  • Lessen the sense of isolation and loneliness felt by people struggling with an eating disorder

  • Provide emotional support for people through the different stages of need, for as long as they feel they need help

  • Help those struggling to deal with their emotions and point the way towards restored hope for the future

  • Help those struggling to have greater confidence when dealing with professionals responsible for their treatment

  • Give people a chance to ‘sound out’ any concerns they have about professional care

  • Help support people as they manage meal times and their emotions.

  • Help friends, relatives, schools and other relevant organisations to understand the needs of people struggling with an eating disorder

  • Offer practical suggestions for recovery to help people re-build their lives

EDA's Support Line 

EDA’s helplines are run by fully trained members of staff, who have both professional and personal experience of eating disorders. EDA’s helplines are open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. 

 What you can expect from a call to EDA’s Support Line:

  • A safe space in which to talk, to people who have a professional and personal understanding of eating disorders

  • A service where callers feel able to speak openly about their concerns, knowing that the information is kept private

  • Reassurance and emotional support but also practical guidance and strategies

  • An understanding of the services we offer and the help we can provide

  • The opportunity to call again or arrange a booked appointment

  • The opportunity to become a member of the EDA community and receive on-going support throughout the year

  • We understand that people struggling with eating disorders can be financially limited and therefore this amount can be given via a monthly donation of £3. Please click here to securely sign up 

Your Privacy

This confidentiality agreement exists between callers to our helpline 08500 1 22 555 and the helpline as a whole.

We take caller confidentiality very seriously and aim to create a trusting relationship between helpline users and staff.

Callers' personal details are not shared with third parties unless consent has been given, and only on a 'need to know' basis.

Exceptions to this are detailed in our Confidentiality Policy and are made only where there is a potential risk to the caller or others and/or where required by law.

To request a copy of EDA's Confidentiality Policy, please click here