Helplines do not show on your telephone bill. Most are free, and most that are not are stated otherwise.

The National Centre for Eating Disorders - This is not a charity. It has national cover which aims to treat compulsive eating, anorexia, bulimia and weight problems by means of support, prevention and training. The National Centre for Eating Disorders has professional staff giving advice to callers. They will dispatch information free of charge upon request to anyone who may be concerned with an eating disorder.

54 New Road
Esher
Surrey KT10 9NU

Telephone: 01372 469493

Email: National Centre for Eating Disorders


Eating Disorders Association - This is a national charity which exists to provide sufferers and their families and friends with helplines, a national network of self help groups, information about the disorder, newsletters, lists of available treatments, training courses and a professional journal. It is open to anyone and membership is available for a fee.

Adult Helpline: 01603 621 414 (Mon-Fri 9am–6.30pm)

Youth Helpline: 01603 765 050 (Mon-Fri 4pm–6.30pm and answer phone out of hours)

Recorded information line: 0906 861 302 0012

1st Floor
Wensum House
103 Prince of Wales Road
Norwich
Norfolk

Website: Eating Disorders Association

The Eating Disorder Association youth line is 0845 634 7650