beat

The Grove Park Music Festival is proud to be supporting the important and vital work undertaken by beat.

Over 1.1 million people in the UK are directly affected by eating disorders. That means lives lost, bright futures destroyed. Eating disorders are a serious mental illness – not a fad, a diet gone wrong or a fashion accessory. That’s why eating disorders must be beaten. And they can – with the right treatment and the right support.

beat is the organisation that campaigns; that challenges the stigma people with eating disorders face; that gives people the help and support they need. We have a vision: eating disorders will be beaten and we make that vision real.

People need to know that they can get help beating their eating disorders. We run national helplines, a UK-wide self-help network, a comprehensive website. We are the first port of call, a first step towards recovery and hope.

We believe eating disorders will be beaten when more people affected by eating disorders access the help and information they need.

People need to have confidence in the healthcare system so that they get the help and treatment they need. Beating an eating disorder can be a battle, but the fight shouldn’t be with the system.

We campaign to improve services. We engage with Government and policy makers and make sure that the views of people with eating disorders are listened to and taken into account.

We believe eating disorders will be beaten when the most effective treatment is available to all.

Nobody should have to hide their eating disorder because of the shame and stigma they feel. Eating disorders are not about magazine headlines, they are about real damaged and real distress.

That’s why we challenge journalists and writers to present the truth about eating disorders.

We believe eating disorders will be beaten when they are no longer sensationalised or trivialised in the media.

People affected by eating disorders need professional help and support – from teachers, doctors, nurses. We provide staff training, opportunities to network and develop professional skills. We are involved in research studies and support evidence based treatment.

Eating disorders will be beaten when health, education and social care staff are knowledgeable, confident and able to provide treatment and support.

Our work would not be possible without the support of our generous donors. By supporting beat you are ensuring that people affected by eating disorders are able to access the help they need when they need it most – so thank you.

Find out more from:
beat
103 Prince of Wales Road
Norwich
NR1 1DW
United Kingdom

TEL: 01603 619090

email: fundraising@b-eat.co.uk