If you’re worried that you or someone you care about is showing the signs of an eating disorder there’s support available
Anyone can have an eating disorder, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, or background. If you’re worried that you, or 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. We know it can be difficult to raise the issue with them. Beat have a useful guide with some things you can do when talking to someone you’re worried about
Where to find more information and support
Beat are the UK’s eating disorder charity and they have a wide range of resources and support available
- Types of eating disorder
- How to Tell Someone You Have an Eating Disorder
- Leaflet to take along to your GP appointment
- Supporting someone with an eating disorder
- Worried about a friend or family member
Beat also provide online and telephone support
Adult (18yrs +) Community Eating Disorder Services in Greater Manchester
If you’re worried that you or someone you care about is showing any signs of an eating disorder there’s support available.
| Service name | Areas the service covers | Who provides the service | How to access the service |
| The Willows Eating Disorder Service | Salford, Wigan, Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale, Bury, Oldham, Tameside & Glossop | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust | To refer yourself to this service, please contact your GP. Referrals are accepted from GPs and other health professionals |
| Stockport NHS Adults Community Eating Disorder Service
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Stockport | Oakwood Psychology Services | Oakwood Psychology Services
This service accepts referrals from: General Practitioners; Community Mental Health Teams; Healthy Minds; Healthy Young Minds; Self-help Services; Midwives and Health Visitors; Tertiary care providers |
| Warrington, Halton and Trafford Eating Disorder Service | Bolton, Trafford | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust | To refer yourself to this service, please contact your GP. Referrals are accepted from GPs and other health professionals |
| Manchester Eating Disorder Service
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Manchester | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust | To refer yourself to this service, please contact your GP. Referrals are accepted from GPs and other health professionals |
