Carer support for individuals affected by eating disorders (SupportED)

Who is this for?

Carer support is available to anyone over the age of 18 who is caring for someone facing challenges around food/body image. The person you care for can be any age. You do not have to live with the person you care for.

Description

The support groups are online once a month and are a place for carers to come together and give and receive peer support. It is a place to share experiences and learn from others. The aim of the groups is to foster a sense of community amongst carers and support people to care for both themselves and the person they care for.

Befriending offers you the chance to 1:1 speak to someone about how you are feeling. Your befriender is there to be a non-judgemental listening ear, to chat about whatever is affecting you that day. The befriending sessions will run over a 8-month period with a trained volunteer. Each session will last between 30 and 60 minutes. It starts with weekly sessions for the first 4 months, followed by fortnightly sessions for 4 months. Sessions can take place by phone, video call, or in person

How do I access this?

  • Self referral

Self referral via website.

Is there a cost?

Free

Location information

The support groups are held online and facilitated through Zoom. Befriending sessions take place by phone, video call, or in person depending on your preference and who you’re matched with.

Opening times

The support groups are held online and facilitated through Zoom. Befriending sessions take place by phone, video call, or in person depending on your preference and who you’re matched with.

Also on Midspace

Peer support groups for someone with an eating disorder (SupportED)

Befriending for someone with an eating disorder (SupportED)


Types of support on offer:

Online
Support from someone with similar experience
Support in person
Support with others

Type of services on offer:

General wellbeing
Healthy living

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