On this page we've listed some organisations and places where any person suffering from an eating disorder can find help. If you have a friend who you are concerned about because you think he or she may be suffering from an eating disorder, click here for some tips on how you can help them.

This web page is not finished yet - as we will be adding more contacts here in the near future.

Getting help

Many people are recovering from eating disorders and are living full and productive lives They have developed a healthy relationship with food. You can do this too.

We have put the story of a person who found recovery from eating disorders by visiting us on this page. Click here to read it.

Recovery from an eating disorder is always possible - even after many years of illness. Remember this you can get well. We are certain of that.

It is very difficult to recover from an eating disorder on your own. You will need help to deal with both the emotional and the physical aspects of your illness. The aim will be to restore a regular eating pattern and a balanced diet in your life. You will need professional advice with this. Also, it is likely that you will need help in tackling the emotional issues which lay beneath your eating disorder.

You have to WANT to make this happen No-one can force you to get well. That simply wouldn't work. It's up to you. You must make the decision. Do you want to carry on living like this? Or are you willing to change? You will probably feel scared at the thought of change. Well, that's OK - it's alright to feel scared. But just remember that loads of people have recovered from eating disorders - and you can too.

There are specialist treatment agencies that deal with eating disorders. We've put details of these below. There are also self-help groups - and we've put details of them below too. You can contact these directly if you wish to.

Your own doctor

Many people seeking recovery first talk to their local doctor, or surgery nurse. This is a good idea, as they can offer you a diagnosis and suggest treatment options that are available with the NHS. This might be counselling, day-patient or outpatient treatment, or even inpatient treatment if it is necessary. If you are worried about your parents, or partner, have a chat with the doctor about your worries. Don't be concerned about 'wasting the doctors' time'. You're not. Your doctor wants to help you - that's what they're there for.

Telephone Helplines

If you are not sure about approaching your doctor you could call one or more of the telephone numbers below:

Eating Disorder Association - 0845 6341414 - This is their Helpline.

CARELINE - 020 8514 1177 - (Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm and 7pm - 10pm)
Cardinal Heenan Centre
326 High Road
Ilford
Essex 1G1 1QP
Careline provides confidential telephone counselling for children, young people and adults on any issue including eating disorders, depression, loneliness, anxieties and phobias.

CHILDLINE - 0800 1111 - about any problem, at any time - day or night.

NHS Direct - 0845 4647 - to find out more about treatment options under the NHS.

Day Treatment agencies

Cyswllt Ceredigion Contact - West Wales - 01970 626470

Residential UK Treatment centres

All of the centres below will accept NHS funding.

Broadway Lodge - Weston Super-mare - 01934 812 319

The Priory Group - 16 centers throughout England and Scotland - 01372 860400

The Priory Group - services for young people

Farm Place - Surrey - 01306 627742 (This centre is part of the Priory Group)

Promis Recovery Centre - Kent & London - 01304 841700 & 020 75818222

Self Help

There are tens of thousands of people with an eating disorder both in the UK and worldwide who are living healthy and productive lives. They attend a self-help group called overeaters anonymous. Anyone who feels they may have a problem with food may attend, whether they are anorexic, bulimic, overweight or if they have some concerns about their use of food. There are many meetings in the UK and worldwide.

Overeaters Anonymous - 07000 784985