Altum Health London

24/02/2026

It’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is ‘Community.’

Eating disorders are some of the loneliest illnesses we see. Recovery doesn’t just happen in therapy. It happens when someone stays, sits beside you, and quietly holds your place while you heal.

If you’re supporting someone, being there matters more than you know.

21/02/2026

We’re continuing our series on the issues people come to Altum Health for support with. Today, trauma.

Trauma is not just what happened. It is how your mind and body learned to survive it.

You might feel on edge, numb, easily overwhelmed or disconnected. Sometimes the effects show up years later.

If symptoms persist, it can develop into PTSD or Complex PTSD.

You are not broken. With the right support, trauma can be processed safely and at your pace.

Read more here: https://www.altumhealth.co.uk/issues-we-help-with/trauma/

19/02/2026

With the Winter Olympics in full swing and women’s figure skating final coming up, the spotlight is firmly on a sport known for its beauty, precision and intensity. But, behind the sequins and perfect landings, there is another reality. The same drive, discipline and perfectionism that help athletes reach the top can also place them at higher risk of disordered eating. Research suggests rates are significantly higher in elite sport, particularly in weight focused disciplines such as figure skating.

This thoughtful article explores why athletes are especially vulnerable, why so few seek support, and how coaches, families and the public can respond differently. Read more here:

Athletes in sports where weight and body image come into play, such as figure skating and wrestling, can be particularly vulnerable.

16/02/2026

As the Winter Olympics fill our screens, it’s hard not to be in awe of what the body can do.

But while we’re watching the podium moments, we’re also thinking about what sits behind them. The meals. The snacks. The recovery days. The careful fuelling that makes that performance possible.

When training outpaces nutrition, athletes can slip into Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, or RED-S. It happens when the body simply doesn’t have enough energy to keep up. Performance can drop, injuries creep in, the athletes periods can stop. Mood and motivation take a hit.

And it’s not just Olympians. We see this in teenage swimmers, dancers, runners and club athletes too.

There’s still a lingering belief in sport that lighter means better. In reality, under-fuelling makes bodies more vulnerable and careers shorter.

If you’re watching the Games with a young athlete at home, or you’re training hard yourself, it’s worth knowing the signs.

We’ve written more about RED-S, how to spot it, and how to protect both health and performance over on our blog. You can read it here: https://www.altumhealth.co.uk/symptoms-of-red-s/

14/02/2026

Valentine’s Day can make love feel loud and unavoidable. For many people, it brings comparison, pressure, or a sense of falling short.

If loving yourself feels hard today, you’re not alone and you’re not doing it wrong. Sometimes the most meaningful care is quieter. Showing yourself patience. Not fixing. Not forcing. Just staying with yourself as you are.

12/02/2026

Thinking about getting support but feeling unsure where to start? You’re not alone. Our free 20-minute consultation is simply a chance to talk, ask questions, and get a feel for us before making any decisions. Sometimes the first step is just having a chat.

Find out more: https://www.altumhealth.co.uk/book-a-consultation/

10/02/2026

If the constant conversation about weight loss medications feels overwhelming, confusing, or triggering, you’re not alone.

For people in eating disorder recovery, or those supporting someone who is, this moment can stir up grief, fear, comparison, and real uncertainty. Weight loss is everywhere, and it can be hard to escape.

At Altum Health, we believe it’s important to be part of this conversation. Not because we’re for or against GLP-1s, but because people’s safety and wellbeing matter. For some, these medications can help. For others, they can be destabilising. What matters is looking beyond the scale and considering the whole person.

In our latest blog, we explore the psychological work that supports lasting change, work that often gets overlooked. Without it, even powerful medication can only go so far.

Read more on our website. We’re here if you need support: https://www.co.uk/psychological-work-glp-1-medication/

08/02/2026

If you're in recovery, watching weight loss injections be celebrated everywhere can feel confusing, painful, and deeply destabilising. This isn't about being left behind, or about questioning everything you've worked so hard for. It's about how diet culture has taken on a medical disguise, and how that can amplify eating disorder voices rather than quiet them.

In a recent blog, Dr Courtney Raspin explores why this moment feels so intense, what GLP-1 medications actually do psychologically, and why silencing food noise isn’t the same as healing.

You’re not imagining how hard this is. https://www.altumhealth.co.uk/psychological-work-glp-1-medication/

06/02/2026

ADHD doesn’t start in adulthood, but it’s often only recognised then. For many adults, it’s been there all along, just misunderstood, masked, or mislabelled.

We explored this more in a blog looking at how ADHD shows up in adulthood, why it’s often missed, and how diagnosis and support can be genuinely life-changing. We also look at the important links between ADHD, dopamine and eating disorders.

Understanding what’s really going on can be the first step towards working with your brain, not against it.

You can read the full piece on our website. https://www.altumhealth.co.uk/adhd-in-adults/

02/02/2026

New NHS England guidance makes clear that BMI alone should not determine whether a child or young person can access eating disorder support.

What that really means is that clinicians are moving away from relying on growth-chart measures that compare a child’s weight to others of the same age and s*x, and instead focusing more on the whole clinical picture

This reflects what we have been saying for years. Eating disorders are about far more than weight. Changes in behaviour, distress, and concerns raised by families matter and early support matters too.

A welcome step towards more humane, timely care for under-18s.

Guidance for GPs and nurses says other factors should be taken into account, such as changes in behaviour

29/01/2026

GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now, and for many people with eating disorders or a history of disordered eating, that can feel confusing or unsettling.

In a new blog, Dr Courtney Raspin explains why we’re talking about them, what they do and don’t change, and why psychological work remains central to long-term health. Read the full piece via the link. https://www.altumhealth.co.uk/psychological-work-glp-1-medication/