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Our Helpline hours are changing!
You’ll be able to call our Helplines and start new web chats from 12pm – 8pm during the week, and 4pm – 8pm on weekends and bank holidays.

More than one in three adults (34%) in the UK, who gave an answer, could not name any signs or symptoms of eating disorders, according to a survey conducted by YouGov.

Beat Renews Partnership with ASOS
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.

Beat’s response to Change4Life’s 100 calorie snacks campaign
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.

Beat's view on the responsibility of the fashion industry
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.

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.

Three-and-a-half-year delay for eating disorder treatment worsens illness and cost to the NHS
People with eating disorders face a three-and-a-half-year delay between falling ill and starting treatment.

Statement on CQC Report
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.

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

National eating disorder charity asks employers for support and understanding on World Mental Health Day
The 10 October is World Mental Health Day, an international event that aims to encourage discussion about mental health issues.

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.

Beat named Sainsbury’s Pound Lane new Local Charity Partner
Sainsbury’s Pound Lane has announced that Beat will receive a year’s worth of fundraising and awareness support.