We are EDA: Eating Disorder Advice
EDA is a national UK eating disorders organisation with over 55 years of experience. We are passionate about people and recovery.
We provide on-going care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders, those struggling personally and parents, families and friends. EDA works tirelessly to increase awareness and understanding of eating disorders through talks, training and campaigns for change.
Our telephone helplines are open from 9:30-5.30pm Monday-Friday.
In 2017 we received:
14,485 personal enquiries for help via our email and telephone Helplines
Over 73,000 individuals accessed help from our online platforms
Parent and Carers Online Community
Peer to peer support for you in your caring role. Finding ways forward together.
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Befriender's Community
An Online resource for EDA befrienders offering information and team support.
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Network ED
Resourcing professionals in primary care.
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Courses and Training
Online courses for teachers, students, health and fitness professionals.
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Face to Face Support
A free weekly drop-in for support and information for anyone with or without a formal eating disorder diagnosis.
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EDA Ambassadors
Passionate about raising awareness of eating disorders, our team of volunteers support and represent EDA.
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“For me recovery is about being out of your safe zone and feeling proud and liberated, forgetting the former shadow of yourself and re-inventing a new identity.”
Imogen, 25
“I never thought I would cope with my body changing during pregnancy but I’m stronger than I think I am and I’m so proud of what I’ve achieved.”
Kate, 32
“At the age of 57 I consider recovery a turning-point, enabling me to enjoy a full, active life which is no longer dominated by anxieties about food and weight.”
Olwen, 57
“You don’t have to be ready to recover, you just have to not want to spend one more day or one more hour or one more minute living like you are.”
Rachel, 41
“I've come a long way, to me recovery means freedom and being at peace with yourself. As you recover you start to feel real happiness - better than any you can get from starving or losing weight because it is REAL - and it's amazing.”
Maddy, 21
“To me, recovery is the effort each day towards a life where food is not an enemy, simply a nice accompaniment to a full lifestyle.”
Freya, 15