Vanessa Longley
@vanessalongley.bsky.social
She/her. CEO at Beat eating disorders. Chair @ContactFamilies. Believes lived experience told powerfully can change the world!
What do YOU want the Health Minister to know about eating disorders?
I’m meeting Stephen Kinnock MP about the need for more research into ED. But it’s also a chance to share more. I’ve heard from experts by experience. But, if you could have the Health Minister hear one thing, what would it be?
I’m meeting Stephen Kinnock MP about the need for more research into ED. But it’s also a chance to share more. I’ve heard from experts by experience. But, if you could have the Health Minister hear one thing, what would it be?
Share your thoughts - Beat
campaigning.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
September 26, 2025 at 5:13 AM
What do YOU want the Health Minister to know about eating disorders?
I’m meeting Stephen Kinnock MP about the need for more research into ED. But it’s also a chance to share more. I’ve heard from experts by experience. But, if you could have the Health Minister hear one thing, what would it be?
I’m meeting Stephen Kinnock MP about the need for more research into ED. But it’s also a chance to share more. I’ve heard from experts by experience. But, if you could have the Health Minister hear one thing, what would it be?
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Good to meet with Vanessa Longley, CEO of Beat, to discuss tackling the eating disorder crisis.
In my 6 years as Chair of the ED APPG, I’ve seen the situation worsen. We must keep pushing for better services and stronger support for those affected.
In my 6 years as Chair of the ED APPG, I’ve seen the situation worsen. We must keep pushing for better services and stronger support for those affected.
September 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Good to meet with Vanessa Longley, CEO of Beat, to discuss tackling the eating disorder crisis.
In my 6 years as Chair of the ED APPG, I’ve seen the situation worsen. We must keep pushing for better services and stronger support for those affected.
In my 6 years as Chair of the ED APPG, I’ve seen the situation worsen. We must keep pushing for better services and stronger support for those affected.
Reposted by Vanessa Longley
Tomorrow, join campaigners at the #DumpTheScales march to demand better awareness, treatment, and support for those affected by eating disorders.
For too long, these serious illnesses have been misunderstood and neglected.
🕒 More info here 👇
For too long, these serious illnesses have been misunderstood and neglected.
🕒 More info here 👇
📅Save the date📅
On June 21, 2025, we’ll be hosting the third annual #DumpTheScales March to to demand better services and put an end to the neglect faced by those struggling with eating disorders across the UK.
👉Are you with us?
www.endeatingdisorders.org/dumpthescale...
On June 21, 2025, we’ll be hosting the third annual #DumpTheScales March to to demand better services and put an end to the neglect faced by those struggling with eating disorders across the UK.
👉Are you with us?
www.endeatingdisorders.org/dumpthescale...
June 20, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Tomorrow, join campaigners at the #DumpTheScales march to demand better awareness, treatment, and support for those affected by eating disorders.
For too long, these serious illnesses have been misunderstood and neglected.
🕒 More info here 👇
For too long, these serious illnesses have been misunderstood and neglected.
🕒 More info here 👇
Reposted by Vanessa Longley
And we are off! Great to see such an incredible turnout, especially on such a scorcher of a day! 🌞🌞🌞
Heading down Whitehall to fight for better for people affected by eating disorders #DumpTheScales
Heading down Whitehall to fight for better for people affected by eating disorders #DumpTheScales
June 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
And we are off! Great to see such an incredible turnout, especially on such a scorcher of a day! 🌞🌞🌞
Heading down Whitehall to fight for better for people affected by eating disorders #DumpTheScales
Heading down Whitehall to fight for better for people affected by eating disorders #DumpTheScales
Exciting news. I’m off to join team Beat: fundraising.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/s/8079431/yl...
Beat announces new Chief Executive - Beat
Beat is delighted to announce the appointment of Vanessa Longley as its new Chief Executive. Find out more
fundraising.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
April 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Exciting news. I’m off to join team Beat: fundraising.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/s/8079431/yl...
When your daughter pops home from uni for the weekend with a ‘couple of friends’
February 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
When your daughter pops home from uni for the weekend with a ‘couple of friends’
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“No matter what happens, you’re going to have someone.”
See how mentoring provided by City Hall and London's Violence Reduction Unit is transforming young Londoners' lives.
See how mentoring provided by City Hall and London's Violence Reduction Unit is transforming young Londoners' lives.
We've transformed 100,000 Young People's Lives... Here's How | Mayor of London | Sadiq Khan
YouTube video by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan
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January 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
“No matter what happens, you’re going to have someone.”
See how mentoring provided by City Hall and London's Violence Reduction Unit is transforming young Londoners' lives.
See how mentoring provided by City Hall and London's Violence Reduction Unit is transforming young Londoners' lives.
Great to see coverage of Mayor of London meeting some @ChanceUK
mentees. Mentors can be role models at a critical point in children’s lives, most importantly, together, they can find solutions to give children hope for their future.
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
mentees. Mentors can be role models at a critical point in children’s lives, most importantly, together, they can find solutions to give children hope for their future.
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Mayor hails impact of mentor provision for 100,000 young Londoners
The mayor admitted there is still ‘a huge amount’ he wants to do to ensure all young Londoners ‘can grow up to fulfil their potential’
www.standard.co.uk
January 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Great to see coverage of Mayor of London meeting some @ChanceUK
mentees. Mentors can be role models at a critical point in children’s lives, most importantly, together, they can find solutions to give children hope for their future.
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
mentees. Mentors can be role models at a critical point in children’s lives, most importantly, together, they can find solutions to give children hope for their future.
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Not saying how 2025 is going, but just caught myself thinking: ‘I might just treat myself to a lemsip’
January 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Not saying how 2025 is going, but just caught myself thinking: ‘I might just treat myself to a lemsip’
@ChanceUK research Primary school exclusions are at an all-time high—and it’s the most vulnerable children who are being let down. Over 97% of excluded pupils have special education need or disabilities, and 90% of those excluded in primary won’t pass GCSE English or Maths.
November 21, 2024 at 7:06 AM
@ChanceUK research Primary school exclusions are at an all-time high—and it’s the most vulnerable children who are being let down. Over 97% of excluded pupils have special education need or disabilities, and 90% of those excluded in primary won’t pass GCSE English or Maths.
What happens when you put a children’s charity CEO in the green room for @BBC breakfast
#TooYoungToLeaveBehimd
#AllPlayAndNoWork
@ChanceUK
#TooYoungToLeaveBehimd
#AllPlayAndNoWork
@ChanceUK
November 21, 2024 at 6:40 AM
What happens when you put a children’s charity CEO in the green room for @BBC breakfast
#TooYoungToLeaveBehimd
#AllPlayAndNoWork
@ChanceUK
#TooYoungToLeaveBehimd
#AllPlayAndNoWork
@ChanceUK
Today, I’ll be on @BBC talking about the growing exclusions crisis that’s leaving thousands of children and families without the support they need. Tune in to hear about @ChanceUK and why early intervention matters—and why we need urgent change.
#TooYoungToLeaveBehind
#TooYoungToLeaveBehind
November 21, 2024 at 6:07 AM
Today, I’ll be on @BBC talking about the growing exclusions crisis that’s leaving thousands of children and families without the support they need. Tune in to hear about @ChanceUK and why early intervention matters—and why we need urgent change.
#TooYoungToLeaveBehind
#TooYoungToLeaveBehind
A call out to every one of Chance UK Youth Workers and all Youth Workers this #YouthWorkWeek. Growing up today is tough: children face more challenges than ever before, and they often feel they’re facing them alone.
November 4, 2024 at 9:50 AM
A call out to every one of Chance UK Youth Workers and all Youth Workers this #YouthWorkWeek. Growing up today is tough: children face more challenges than ever before, and they often feel they’re facing them alone.
Are we surprised families are losing confidence in the system? BBC on challenges faced by children with SEND shows families feeling let down. @ChanceUK we see families who‘ve waited years for support.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0d28zk1q8o
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October 24, 2024 at 9:12 AM
Are we surprised families are losing confidence in the system? BBC on challenges faced by children with SEND shows families feeling let down. @ChanceUK we see families who‘ve waited years for support.
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