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Thank you to everyone who helped make Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025 such a success. We will announce the theme and dates for Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 later in the year.
Eating disorders can affect anyone
You probably know someone living with an eating disorder – but you may not realise it.
Right now, at least 1.25 million people in the UK are living with an eating disorder. That’s more than 1 in 50 people – but the real number could be even higher. Eating disorders like ARFID, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and OSFED are complex mental health conditions which are often misunderstood, mislabelled or undiagnosed which can prevent people from reaching out for help.
Eating disorders don’t just affect the person with the condition, friends and family often become carers – feeling helpless and heartbroken, as they watch their loved one struggle. Eating disorders are one of the biggest mental health challenges of our time and they can affect anyone at any time.
Ramadan and eating disorders
Ramadan is a time of self-reflection and devotion that many Muslims look forward to. However, for people with eating disorders, this month can be a triggering time and can make any difficulties they may have worse.
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How can I get Involved?
Help spread the word
There are lots of ways that you can help raise awareness during Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Find out how you can get involved.
Share your story
We'd love to hear from you about your experience of living with an eating disorder or supporting someone with an eating disorder. Real stories can really help those in recovery, making them feel less alone. You can submit your blog via our website.
Sign-up to our mailing list
Want to be the first to hear about Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025? Along with updates on plans for the week we will also let you know about our impact, upcoming events, our services and fundraising opportunities.
Learn more about eating disorders
We have lots of resources on our website to help you learn more about eating disorders and how to seek help. This includes our new JAAQ partnership where you can watch experts answer questions about eating disorders.
Together we can make a difference
Your donation will help us raise awareness of eating disorders, provide vital resources and help us answer calls for help. Any amount - big or small - can make a difference. Can you help us help those affected by eating disorders?
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Fundraise Twogether
Thank you to everyone who came twogether to fundraise for us over EDAW.