Informed Level - Information for All
This page contains links to resources useful for all staff and carers supporting a child, young person or adult experiencing an eating disorder. It encourages awareness of the different types of eating disorders, early support and early signposting to further assessment and interventions
Resources
Information on Eating Disorders including, anorexia nervosa (AN), avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating disorder (BED), bulimia nervosa (BN)
How to Support someone with an Eating Disorder as a family member or friend
How to support someone with an eating disorder | NHS inform
Organisations who can support people with eating disorders and those in their life
Raising Awareness Resource
Please access this video from BEAT which has been designed to raise awareness and understanding of Eating Disorders: https://youtu.be/xRdKBLbb-bk
Professional Roles
Staff working within the NHS to support people with eating disorders form a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. These professionals include GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and family therapists, all collaborating to address the complex physical, psychological, and social aspects of eating disorders. Their role spans early identification, comprehensive assessment, and tailored interventions that follow national guidelines, ensuring treatment is safe, effective, and person-centred. By combining clinical expertise with sensitivity and understanding, NHS teams aim to promote recovery, reduce health risks, and empower individuals and families through education and ongoing support.