Myth: Eating disorders only happen to young girls.
Fact: Research shows that eating disorders do not discriminate – they affect people of all genders, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, weights, and socioeconomic statuses.
The Community Wardrobe in Dorking want to ensure that every student has the opportunity to look their best at Prom. If you are able to donate suits or prom style dresses please drop them into reception or ask your child to bring the items to the Key Stage 4 office.
This Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we have seen that eating disorders like binge eating disorder can be devastating.
But recovery from an eating disorder is possible.
If you're struggling, reach out to Beat: https://t.co/1xLwTMdW9P
#EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek is the perfect time to raise awareness about eating disorders with your local politician. We have drafted a letter for every politician in the UK, asking for their support to help us to change lives. Send it to yours now!
https://t.co/JUIBJPCd0j
If you're feeling alone with an eating disorder, Beat provides online groups where you can speak to people who are experiencing similar things to you.
Sign up here: https://t.co/hvWIqlXIuE
We need to let politicians know what challenges people with eating disorders face - especially in lockdown.
This is a crucial step towards gaining their support and making change.
We've written a letter you can send to your local politician today: https://t.co/TNa5e0eshI
People with binge eating disorder don’t binge because they enjoy it, they binge because they’re ill. It’s a serious, life-threatening illness and the chances are you know someone who’s struggling.
Do you know enough to spot the signs? Find out more: https://t.co/9mf3R3s1vi
One in fifty of us will experience binge eating disorder in our lifetime. It is the most common but least understood eating disorder. Help start the conversation this Eating Disorders Awareness Week by sharing our campaign video – #YouMightKnowMe
The outcomes of our joint consultation with @educationgovuk have been published.
If you’re a student, parent, carer or teacher you can find out more on how results will be awarded this year here https://t.co/gWE89bTDoh
Students are 9 times more likely to speak to a teacher than a parent about an eating disorder.
If you're a teacher or a youthworker, learn more about #BingeEatingDisorder at this session for #EDAW on Tuesday 2nd March at 3:30pm.
https://t.co/oohqxEPCQs
Asking for help isn’t always easy. Sometimes it just feels like too much. But it’s important to remember that you deserve support, and you’re not alone.
If you're looking for help, try our webchat for a low pressure way of speaking to someone:
https://t.co/bW8gQU8A4r