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Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2018 will take place from 26 February to 4 March.
This year, during Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Beat eating disorders will be asking the question ‘Why Wait?’
On average, 149 weeks pass before those experiencing eating disorder symptoms seek help. That’s almost three years, 37 months or 1,043 days.
Beat eating disorders know the sooner someone gets the treatment they need, the more likely they are to make a full and fast recovery. As well as campaigning to improve the services available, they recognise that they must raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of an eating disorder and encourage and empower people to take action now – no matter how long their symptoms have been present.
So, join them this EDAW to ask: ‘Why Wait?’
Get Involved
I’m in a hurry
Follow us on Twitter or find us on Facebook and share our messages with your friends and followers.
Take a photo in your boldest socks and post it on your social media to join our #SockItToEatingDisorders campaign.
Share their poster online and on social media to help spread the #WhyWait message.
I’ve got some time
Order Beat literature and display it in your local communities: at work, school, GP surgery or the corner shop!
Download their A3 poster and display it at school, university, work, or anywhere you think it can make a difference!
Use our quick and simple form to email your MP, encouraging them to support and champion better awareness and treatment for eating disorders.
I’ve got a lot of time
Sign up to Sock It to Eating Disorders and raise funds, combat stigma and save lives.
Film and post your own 30 second video encouraging others to seek help. Tell Beat eating disorders: who you are, why you’re supporting their #WhyWait campaign, and why recovery is worth it.
Take action
UK
On Tuesday 27th February, Parliament will be debating eating disorders and early intervention, and Beat eating disorders want as many MPs as possible to attend. Invite your MP by tweeting or emailing them.
They’re calling on the Government to extend the current waiting times targets that exist for CAMHS in England, to ensure people of all ages are able to access eating disorder treatment as soon as they need it. Petition them now.
For more information visit www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
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