BEAT
From the 24 December to 1 January, Beat’s Helplines will be open every day from 4pm-8pm. Anyone in need of support can get in contact via phone, email, anonymous one-to-one webchat or social media messaging.
The Beat Helpline can be reached on 0808 801 0677, or there is a dedicated Youthline for under-18s on 0808 801 0711.The online support groups and one-to-one webchat can be accessed on beateatingdisorders.org.uk.
New advice to support those with eating disorders at Christmas - Beat (beateatingdisorders.org.uk)
Samaritans
- Call. 116 123
- Email jo
@samaritans.org
Papyrus
- 0800 068 41 41
- Text 07860039967
- Email. pat
@papyrus-uk.org - 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
Don't miss the short video below from dietitians at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust with their top tips for coping at Christmas with an Eating Disorder.