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EDGI UK and Beat
EDGI UK is partnering with Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity, which exists to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. Beat works directly with sufferers and their families, using their experiences to highlight the challenges faced by those affected and campaign for change.
Beat’s support services
You are never alone with your eating disorder. Beat’s support services are here for people who have or are worried that they have an eating disorder, as well as others affected, such as friends or family members.
Beat’s services include:
- Helplines
- Online support
- Peer coaching
Beat's Helplines
Beat offers support on the Helpline by phone, email, webchat (live link) through their social media accounts and by letter. All of Beat's Helplines are free to contact and are open from 3pm - 8pm, Monday - Friday.
Beat's Helpline Advisors can be contacted by:
- Phone
Calls to Beat’s helplines are free from landlines and mobile phones within the UK and will not appear on your itemised bills.
- England:
- 0808 801 0677
- Scotland:
- 0808 801 0432
- Wales:
- 0808 801 0433
- Northern Ireland:
- 0808 801 0434
- Email
- England:
- help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
- Scotland:
- Scotlandhelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
- Wales:
- Waleshelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
- Northern Ireland:
- NIhelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
- One-to-one
webchatYou can talk one-to-one with a Beat Helpline Advisor using their secure instant messaging service. Beat’s Advisors are highly trained, and available to talk to anyone affected by an eating disorder. You can read more about the one-to-one-web-chat website by visiting their website.
Beat can only work towards their vision with the kind and generous support of their donors and fundraisers. Whether it's making a regular gift, getting involved in a challenge event, or raising money in your community, visit their website to find out how you can support Beat.