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Happy Valentines Day 💖 While today is a great time to show love to other people, why not show love to yourself too? Here are some of our favourite ideas on how to self-love this Valentines weekend 🫶
Graphic with light grey background and light pink and red illustrated hearts dotted around it. In the middle of the graphic is dark purple capitalised text reading 'Self-care Saturday: self-love for Valentines'. Graphic with light grey background and around the border is light pink and red illustrated hearts dotted around it. Dark purple capitalised title reads 'Send yourself a love letter'. Text underneath reads 'Think about your favourite things about yourself and write them down to read when you need it most. If you need some inspiration, why not choose: Something you’re grateful for - your body that gets you from A to B, your smile, your imagination and creativity. What you like about yourself - your sense of humour, your kindness, your empathy. A future event or activity you’re looking forward to - holidays, starting a new job, or recovering from an eating disorder.' Graphic with light grey background and around the border is light pink and red illustrated hearts dotted around it. Dark purple capitalised title reads 'Take some time to rest'. Text underneath reads 'One of the best things you can do for yourself is to rest and reset, ready for the week ahead. How can you take some time out to relax? Have a lie in - why not spend some extra time in bed, to make sure you feel well-rested. Think about what gives you energy - are you more of an extrovert? Meet up with friends or give them a call. Or do you find being around people more draining? Have a solo day. Create yourself a mini spa - run a bath, use your favourite body wash, and put on some relaxing music to set the mood.' Graphic with light grey background and around the border is light pink and red illustrated hearts dotted around it. Dark purple capitalised title reads 'Do you favourite (low energy) activity'. Text underneath reads 'Self-love can mean putting yourself first, so why not dedicate today or this weekend to doing what you love best? Watch your favourite film or TV show. Get comfy and do some reading. Take out your knitting or crochet. Have a stroll on your favourite local walk. Play a cosy online game with your friends.'
February 14, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Want to show your support for Eating Disorders Awareness Week? Download our social media downloadable assets on our website: https://edaw.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/information-and-resources/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=edaw_2026_awareness&utm_content=downloads_promo_1
Graphic with a teal background and dark purple capitalised text in the middle reading 'Don't forget to download our social assets for Eating Disorders Awareness Week!' Underneath is a swirling illustration of an arrow pointing to the right. In the bottom right corner is a dark purple roundel with white text inside reading 'Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026'. Graphic with a teal background and dark purple text. Two graphic mock-ups of Instagram posts are splayed across the slide. One shows a graphic with a purple background and teal capitalised text reading 'If you're affected by an eating disorder, we're here for you'. The other Instagram post shows an orange background and large white capitalised text reading 'You are not alone'. Text next to the Instagram post graphics reads 'Head to our website to download our assets for organisations, loved ones and politicians - and in different social media sizes too!' Graphic with teal background and dark purple text, in the top right corner, reads 'And we've got them all in Welsh too!' A swirly arrow points down to the bottom left corner with a mock-up of an Instagram post. This shows a graphic with a bright blue background and white text in Welsh reading 'Rwy’n addo hyrwyddo gweithredu ar anhwylderau bwyta, gan wneud yn siŵr y gall trigolion yn fy nghymuned gael gafael ar y cymorth sydd ei angen arnyn nhw.'
February 13, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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Don’t forget to book your place at our Social Media & Eating Disorders workshop 👇👇👇

Our early bird tickets are ending on Thursday 19 February so don't miss out!

Find out more and grab your place today: https://bit.ly/4qJjf0J
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February 12, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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We were delighted to see @richardquigley.bsky.social Private Members’ Bill calling for mandatory training on eating disorders for frontline workers, developed in partnership with our friends @dumpthescales.bsky.social

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4roRomU
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February 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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BREAKING NEWS: We're Smiley Awards finalists!

We're so grateful for all of you who voted for our Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025 video ⭐ Keep your eyes peeled over the next few months for the finals...

#SmileyCFA26 #CharityFilmAwards #TheSmileys #CFA26
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February 11, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week is less than 2 weeks away 🤩🤩🤩 and with this year's theme being #Community, we wanted to share Rebecca's story 👉 https://bit.ly/4tvoX8o

#EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek #BeatCommunity #EDAW2026 #YouAreNotAlone
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February 11, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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We're excited to announce eating disorders will be discussed in a parliamentary debate for Eating Disorders Awareness Week - and we'd love it if you joined us!

📆 Tuesday 17 February
📍 Meet us outside the Scottish parliament building
🕐 Around 6pm
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February 10, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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It's the start of Children's Mental Health Week, so we're highlighting how you can support a child who might be affected by an eating disorder - as a parent, family member, friend or teacher.

#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
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February 9, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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On today's blog, Rose and Ali share their experiences navigating social media while Rose recovered from an eating disorder 🫶 Thank you both Rose and Ali for sharing your story - you can read their blog here 👉 https://bit.ly/3NTRa8I
Graphic with a teal background and dark purple italicised quote in the middle reading "Even though recovery seemed impossible at the beginning, I made one decision which had a huge effect on my recovery. I decided to tackle the social media content head on by filtering out key word, blocking creators who were making pro-anorexia content, and managing my screen time with the help of my mum."
February 6, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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📢 February research opportunities 📢

If you're interested in taking part in any of these research projects, head to the links below:

FINE-ED questionnaire 👉 https://bit.ly/4qSldMB
Leading study 👉 https://bit.ly/4puC9rD
VR cafe intervention 👉 https://bit.ly/4eiy4jW
February 5, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Supporting someone with an eating disorder? As a parent, partner, sibling, family member or friend? Don't miss out on our FREE drop-in session with our expert eating disorder clinician on Monday 23 February!

Find out more and grab your spot here: https://bit.ly/3l7OqTN
February 2, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Our fundraiser of the month is... Vanessa!

Last weekend, our CEO joined thousands of fundraisers trekking around London's most iconic landmarks in the Winter Walk Challenge. Thank you CEO and all of our #TeamBeat fundraisers 💜
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January 30, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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New guidance has been published for NHS Integrated Care Boards and providers of eating disorder services on the services for children and young people.

Read more here: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/news/new-nhs-england-guidance-on-eating-disorder-services-for-children-and-young-people/
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January 29, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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We're LESS THAN 24 hours away from the voting for the Smiley Charity Film Awards closing - and we need your help!

All you need to do is head to our link: https://smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/eating-disorders-can-affect-anyone and click vote - and if you can, share with anyone you know!
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January 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 FUNDRAISERS!

In 2025, you raised an incredible £729,181.41 to help us support those affected by eating disorders all across the UK ⭐

If you're planning a 2026 fundraiser, share it in the comments below 👇
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January 26, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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There's still time to vote for our Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025 video in the Smiley Film Awards!

Head here to vote: https://smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/eating-disorders-can-affect-anyone

#SmileyCharityFilmAwards #CharityFilmAwards
January 21, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Earlier this month, we met with Tom Arthur MSP, the Scottish Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing - here's what happened:
Graphic with orange background and a lighter orange silhouette of Scotland over the top. Small white text over the top reads 'Here's what happened when we met' and then in larger capitalised text 'The Scottish Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing, Tom Arthur MSP...' Graphic with the same orange design as the first slide. White text over the top reads 'On Tuesday 6 January, we met with Tom Arthur MSP, the Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing in Scotland, as well as a lived experience representative. We want to discuss the ongoing challenges facing people affected by eating disorders in Scotland.' Graphic with the same orange design as the first slide. White text over the top reads 'We shared with Tom Arthur MSP the themes that you highlighted through our social media survey, including: Difficulty to access eating disorder services, slow intervention, not enough focus on early support compared to crisis care. The Minister engaged positively with these issues, and agreed that existing government policy must reflect real improvements for those seeking eating disorder treatment.' Graphic with the same orange design as the first slide. White text over the top reads 'While this meeting represents encouraging progress, we know that there is much more work to do. We will continue to push for meaningful improvements in how eating disorder services are delivered in Scotland and will keep supporters updated as this work progresses.'
January 21, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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If you've been wanting to take on a fundraising challenge, now is the best time to sign up - as we have a code to get you 50% off Ultra Challenge registration fees ON TOP OF the 25% for signing up via Beat.

Use code 'HELLO2026' at checkout: https://bit.ly/4aPgoOV
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January 19, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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We know that social media can be challenging to navigate if you have an eating disorder - which is why we’re running our Social Media & Eating Disorders workshop.

Find out more and grab your place today: https://bit.ly/4qJjf0J

#Workshop #SocialMedia #SocialMediaWorkshop
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January 16, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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If you are 18 years old +, based in the UK, have lived experience of having an eating disorder, and have autism and / or ADHD, be part of our panel!

Sign up and join our online information session 28th January 6pm-7pm to find out more: https://bit.ly/4qjtUPz
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January 15, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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In today's blog, Emily shares her journey - from developing an eating disorder, to choosing herself and choosing recovery for herself every single day since.

To read the rest of this blog, head here: https://bit.ly/4qd03bE

Thank you Emily for sharing your story 💖
Graphic with bright blue background and white italicised quote in the middle reads "For the first time, recovery wasn't something I fitted around work, relationships, or expectations, it was the priority. It had to be."
January 13, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR JANUARY!

ARFID study 👉 bridget.walker@gtc.ox.ac.uk
LEADING study 1 👉 https://bit.ly/4puC9rD
LEADING study 2 👉 https://bit.ly/4puC9rD
January 9, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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If you've been wanting to take on a fundraising challenge, now is the best time to sign up - as we have a code to get you 50% off Ultra Challenge registration fees ON TOP OF the 25% for signing up via Beat.

Don't forget to use our code 'HELLO2026': https://bit.ly/4aPgoOV
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January 8, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Vote for our Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025 video in the Smiley Charity Film Awards today 👉 https://bit.ly/44AUomW

We would love it if you could help support us and vote for our video, and share with your friends and family for their votes too 💖 Love, Team Beat!
January 8, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Have you been meaning to get your friends together? For a walk, coffee morning, or movie marathon?

Why not turn it into a chance to fundraise for a good cause!? Sign up to Twogether, to support those with eating disorders get the help that they need: https://bit.ly/3XcYgGy
January 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM