Family and carer support
Groups
Northamptonshire Eating Disorder Service Carer Group
Open to any adult with a loved one with an eating disorder engaging in active treatment within our service. The group runs once a month and covers both a workshop space and an reflective space.
Websites
Anorexia Family
Resources from Eva Musby for help for parents of children and teens suffering from Anorexia and other Eating Disorders.
Beat - Beating Eating Disorders
National charity with support helplines.
Family Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders (F.E.A.S.T)
An international organisation of and for parents and caregivers to help loved ones recover from eating disorders by providing information and mutual support, promoting evidence based treatment, and advocating for research and education to reduce the suffering associated with eating disorders.
Talk ED
National UK eating disorders organisation. Provides on-going care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders, those struggling personally and parents, families and friends.
Books
Skills based learning for caring for a loved one with an eating disorder: The New Maudsley Method. Book by Janet Treasure, Gráinne Smith & Anna Crane.
Caring for a Loved One with an Eating Disorder: The New Maudsley Skills Based Training Manual. Book by Jenny Langley, Gill Todd & Janet Treasure (online resources from the book available here)
