Downloadable Resources
GP Leaflet (First Steps)
This leaflet is designed to bring along to a GP appointment, to help people get a quick referral from their GP to an eating disorders specialist. It has sections giving guidance for the person who has an eating disorder, for people supporting someone with an eating disorder, and for the GP, as well as a space for notes.
Guide for Friends & Family
This booklet is for anyone supporting someone with an eating disorder. It covers information about eating disorders and treatment, and offers guidance on how you might approach the subject if you’re worried about someone you know and how to support them after diagnosis, as well as looking after yourself. It also suggests further useful resources.
Tips Poster
Spotting the first signs of symptoms of an eating disorder is extremely important when encouraging individuals to get the help and support they need as quickly as possible. That’s why we’ve created our tips campaign – giving you the tips to spot those very first signs of an eating disorder.
If you’re worried someone you care about is showing the signs of an eating disorder, the first step is to talk to them and encourage them to seek help from their GP.
Caring for Someone with an Eating Disorder (for Under 18s)
Eating disorders don’t just affect the person involved but their family and friends too. If you're supporting someone with an eating disorder and want to find out about different disorders, treatments and ways to support your friend or family member download our leaflet.
Please note: this leaflet has been designed for 11-18 year olds.
Binge Eating Disorder Leaflet
This leaflet is designed for people with binge eating disorder to bring to a GP appointment, to help them get a quick referral from their GP to an eating disorders specialist. It has guidance for the person with BED, and a tear-off section for the GP.
Supporting someone with Binge Eating Disorder
This booklet is for anyone supporting someone with binge eating disorder. It will help you understand more about binge eating disorder, and offers guidance on how to approach someone you’re concerned about, help them into treatment, and support them during recovery, as well as looking after yourself. It also suggests further useful resources.
