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Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity, has renewed its partnership with global online fashion retailer, ASOS with an expanded remit that includes targeted support for men suffering from eating disorders.

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Read Beat's response to Change 4 Life’s 100 calorie snack campaign in light of the concerns raised by those affected by eating disorders.

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Raising awareness of eating disorders often means warning the public about potential triggers. Specific references to calorie intake, body weight or certain eating disorder behaviour, for example, can be potentially dangerous.

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Hollyoaks’ producers have consulted with Beat throughout the development of the storyline involving Cleo McQueen, in order to make her struggle with bulimia as realistic as possible, with a Beat Ambassador visiting the set to share her experience.

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In the lead up to Christmas, those joining our online support groups have been talking about coping with an eating disorder at Christmas and the plans they are putting in place this year to help ease any worries and concerns.

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Last week the government published a ‘green paper’ about improving mental health support for children and young people in England.

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The PHSO report is very clear: if the eating disorder had been recognised earlier, Averil Hart’s death would have been prevented.

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4 December 2017

Beat Impact Report

Learn about the impact our five-year strategy is making, highlights of the changes we've made & the goals we’re setting for the year ahead.

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Beat IT are Beat’s team of Ambassadors & supporters who've experienced an eating disorder in some way, whether personally or as a carer.

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This week we’re celebrating the support and achievements of all our wonderful fundraisers. Beat could not exist without their contributions.

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Over the two days of our Frontline conference, we’ve been delighted to hear from people with a wealth of experience in eating disorders.

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Throughout our Frontline conference, we looked at the ways eating disorders affect carers, as well as how they can support their loved one.

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