‍The Eating Disorder Support App enables people with disordered eating and eating disorders, andpeople close to them, to find useful information, self-care tips and links to support.

Why this app?

An estimated 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder- and their number has risen sharply during the pandemic. Eating disorders havedifferent causes and can lead to serious health problems - even death.

Early diagnosis and treatment improve outcomes, but long waiting lists for care and gaps in service provision mean that many people with eating disorders don’t get the help and support they so desperately need.

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What the app does

The new Eating Disorder Support app makes reliable,evidence-informed information about eating disorders more easily accessible -in one place, even when offline - to:

• Educate people about eating disorders - and explain     what to do next when concerned or in crisis
• Promote wellbeing and safe self-care - to help people     prevent, address and solve eating problems
• Signpost services and support - to make people aware of     useful resources and how to get help

Who developed the app

The Eating Disorder Support App was developed in collaborationbetween the Bristol Health Partners Eating Disorders Health Information Team(EDHIT) and Expert Self Care, and co-produced with public contributors, topicexperts, charities and other partners, including:

Anorexia & Bulimia Care

Buzz Consulting

First Steps ED

PANS PANDAS UK

Somerset & WessexEating Disorder Association