Beat are pleased to report that this week in the House of Lords a number of questions were raised about support for people with eating disorders.

Beat recommends that individuals suffering from an eating disorder should be considered a priority for the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Government has announced new plans to support those living with obesity to lose weight. This announcement follows the Government’s obesity strategy “tackling obesity”, which was launched in July 2020.

Beat has received a grant from the Welsh Government to continue its work with people in Wales.

Beat, the UK's eating disorder charity, has responded to the TV programme Lose a Stone in 21 Days with Michael Mosley, aired last night on Channel 4.

Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity, today criticised the measures set out by the Government to address obesity. These measures include a weight loss app and the introduction of calorie labelling in restaurants, cafes and takeaways with more than 250 employees.

New research published in the online journal BMJ Open this week indicates that the annual number of new cases of anorexia nervosa among eight- to twelve-year-olds in the UK and Ireland is around double that of a previous estimate in 2006.

Beat is urging caution in response to recently published research into food labelling and calorie consumption.

Take on The Big Jump together to help end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.

Take part in this epic and prestigious challenge to ensure that Beat are there to help more families face eating disorders together.

Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 13th – 19th May, with the Mental Health Foundation highlighting the struggles people experience with body image and the risk factor this can present for mental health issues.

I have been a digital volunteer for Beat for just over six months now and I can honestly say it is one of the most amazing things that I have ever done.

On 8 July 2019, the Victoria Derbyshire show discussed the state of eating disorder treatment and the importance of family empowerment. One parent whose daughter has been ill with anorexia for eight years shares her experience.

Requiring calorie counts on menus risks causing great distress for people suffering from or vulnerable to eating disorders, since evidence shows that calorie labelling exacerbates eating disorders of all kinds.

This Saturday is The Big Jump, an event that will see people skydiving for Beat all across the country! Community Fundraising Officer Andrea has been busy raising money for her skydive.

Today, the Department of Health and Social Care is launching a new social media campaign in partnership with the Lancet and the Young Leaders for the Lancet Commission on Global Mental Health.