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Beat are hosting a two-day conference designed for those caring for someone with an eating disorder in either a personal or professional capacity.

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We found that on average, people were waiting for three-and-a-half years between their symptoms first emerging and treatment starting.

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People with eating disorders face a three-and-a-half-year delay between falling ill and starting treatment.

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We thank the BBC and Louis Theroux for taking a sensitive approach, and the individuals filmed for the programme, who very bravely shared their stories.

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The findings of the CQC report published today confirming children and young people are still waiting too long to access mental health services are worrying.

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The UK’s eating disorder charity, Beat, has presented a petition with 9,134 signatures to the Department of Health.

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Researchers at KCL have developed an online training programme designed to provide information, skills & support to carers of people with anorexia.

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For 2017, the focus of World Mental Health Day is mental health in the workplace.

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We’re pleased to support campaigner Natasha Devon in pushing for responsible reporting on mental illness through a new mental health Charter.

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The 10 October is World Mental Health Day, an international event that aims to encourage discussion about mental health issues.

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6 October 2017

Our rebrand

This is a big change for Beat, and reflects our commitment to providing the best possible support to people who suffer from eating disorders.

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I have always been the type of person who wants to learn about things I don’t understand.

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