ARFID Awareness UK

10/12/2025

Here are some ways you can relieve pressure around food at Christmastime ❄️

06/12/2025

We have a new resource available on our website! 🩵

We have received lots of feedback that it can be confusing to know what ARFID services are available in different areas, so we have created a map to help you find help near you.

ARFID is still being understood, and services are few, but as new support becomes available, we will be sure to update this resource as soon as possible.

Use our new service locator by following this link: https://www.arfidawarenessuk.org/service-locator

04/12/2025

As Christmas approaches, here's a look at how someone with ARFID can navigate the festive holiday to remove the focus from food and still have a merry time 🎄

02/12/2025

Not everybody's plate has to look the same 🩵

24/11/2025

Are you a parent or carer of a young person aged 5 – 15 who has an ARFID diagnosis or is displaying ARFID behaviours? Beat's peer support group – Endeavour is here for you.

Endeavour is Beat's peer support group for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-15 with an ARFID diagnosis or who are displaying ARFID behaviours. Over a period of 8 weeks, you will meet weekly for a 90-minute peer support group delivered via Zoom by one of Beat's experienced eating disorder clinicians.

The aim of this group is for you to feel supported in a safe space, where you can talk openly about your situation, share your emotions while learning new skills and techniques to improve your confidence in communicating your loved one’s needs with school and healthcare professionals.

You can self-refer for Endeavour in: Scotland, Essex, Wales and York.

Visit Beat's Helpfinder website and use your postcode and young person’s age to find information on Endeavour and how to self-refer.

http://helpfinder.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/?utm_source=third-party&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=services_promo&utm_content=aauk-endeavour

10/11/2025

In 2026, we are launching our new ARFID committees, one for adults with ARFID, and one for parents/carers. Meetings will be held twice a year, on evenings, lasting 1.5 hours - the first one in January.

If you are interested in getting involved, fill out a form below or contact us at info@arfidawarenessuk.org with any questions.

Adults Committee: https://forms.gle/z7fSS8nYZapJZ8TNA

Parents/Carers Committee: https://forms.gle/w45ZhVLmtoFMgguj9

08/11/2025

At ARFID Awareness UK, our trustees play an essential role in shaping our mission, ensuring accountability, and helping us continue to raise awareness and improve understanding of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). Their insight, compassion, and commitment help us reach more families and individuals affected by ARFID, providing hope, advocacy and community.

We’re deeply grateful to our incredible trustees for your leadership, dedication, and unwavering belief in our mission to make ARFID better understood and supported across the UK 🩵

You can read more about our trustees on our website: https://www.arfidawarenessuk.org/trustees

06/11/2025

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Rosan Meyer, one of the UK’s leading experts in children’s nutrition and feeding difficulties. Dr Meyer has many years of experience helping families whose children struggle with eating, including those living with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).

Date: Wednesday 3rd December
Time: 6:00pm-7:15pm (GMT)
Fee: £10 per person
Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5617484325677/WN_NTB65ZX0Ru-QfvFTteeljA

Designed specifically for parents and carers, Dr Meyer will talk about how missing out on certain vitamins and minerals (like iron, calcium, vitamin D and folate) can affect a growing child's body and the brain. She’ll explain how to know if the child in your care might not be getting enough of these nutrients and why it matters for their growth, energy, and overall wellbeing.

By the end of the session, you’ll feel more confident understanding ARFID's potential impact on nutrition, recognising possible nutrient shortfalls, and knowing what steps you can take to better support a child's health and recovery.

There will be a Q&A session at the end of the webinar, during which all questions submitted by midday on Wednesday, 26th November, will be answered. You can submit these questions via email to ino@arfidawarenessuk.org

05/11/2025

We're looking for two people to join our Board!

👉 Chair of the Board of Trustees
👉 Treasurer

These positions are voluntary, meaning that they are unpaid (expenses paid) and remote. For all information about the roles, time commitment, duties, and specifications, visit the link in our bio or click here for:

Chair of the Board of Trustees Job Link: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/.../chair-of.../1042200...

Treasurer Job Link: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/.../treasurer.../1042205...

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to recruitment@arfidawarenessuk.org by 17 November 2025.

Interviews are likely to take place the first week of December.

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30/10/2025

30/10/2025

A heartfelt thank you to Hope Virgo and Dump The Scales for inviting ARFID Awareness UK to Parliament yesterday for the launch of the APPG report, "An Inquiry into the Prevention of Eating Disorder Deaths."

The day was filled with emotion, but I walked away with a renewed sense of hope. It's truly inspiring to see so many organisations and families with lived experiences coming together to advocate for meaningful change.

It was a privilege to hear all of the speakers who moved us with their words, especially the beautiful and inspiring message shared by Lucy 🧡 Your courage and honesty left a lasting impression.

We will continue to raise awareness for ARFID until the system is fully equipped with the resources, understanding, and support needed to help individuals affected by eating disorders, ensuring everyone has access to adequate care, support and treatment.

Together, we will make a difference. 💪🩵

28/10/2025

It is a privilege to have been invited to join Hope Virgo and Dump the Scales at the APPG today to launch their latest report, “An Inquiry into Preventing Eating Disorder Deaths.”

This report pulls together a list of recommendations for government including;

1. A National Standalone strategy for eating disorders.
2. Mandate Meed (Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders) guidance
3. A confidential enquiry into all eating disorder deaths.

Everyone with an eating disorder deserves timely, evidence based care, regardless of their age or postcode. We are calling for change for those with ARFID and all eating disorders who continue to be let down by the current system.

If there’s anything you’d like us to raise during today’s APPG, please share your thoughts or experiences in the comments below.

Together, we can all drive real, lasting change. 🩵