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First Steps ED Supporting every step of your eating disorder journey.

First Steps ED is an Eating Disorder Support & Recovery Charity that
offers early help, therapy, and lived experience support for children,
young people, and adults across the U.K.

Tomorrow, we'll be hosting our Annual General Meeting, where we'll reflect on the past year at First Steps ED, celebrate...
19/10/2026

Tomorrow, we'll be hosting our Annual General Meeting, where we'll reflect on the past year at First Steps ED, celebrate our achievements and look ahead to what's next.

We'd love for you to join us!

Interested in attending? Simply email [email protected] and we'll send you the joining details.

Binge eating can be accompanied by shame, guilt and a difficult relationship with food and your body. But support can he...
12/10/2026

Binge eating can be accompanied by shame, guilt and a difficult relationship with food and your body. But support can help you break down shame and move towards a better relationship with eating.

At First Steps ED, we offer support for binge eating through 1:1 peer support, psychotherapy and our Binge Eating Workshop. You don't have to face it alone. 💛

Make a referral today and take the first step towards support https://firststepsed.co.uk/make-a-referral/

Daniel Magson, Chief Executive Officer of First Steps ED, said:We're pleased to see today's Government review recognise ...
09/10/2026

Daniel Magson, Chief Executive Officer of First Steps ED, said:

We're pleased to see today's Government review recognise the mental health challenges children and young people are facing today. In 2025/26, more than 1,200 children and young people were referred to our services – around 40% of everyone we supported that year.

Demand for support has never been higher, and young people consistently tell us social media pressures are a major driver. Our research found that 75% encounter harmful eating disorder content online daily, a further 21% weekly, and 87% say it has had a negative impact on them.

More than a third of our service users also have a neurodivergent condition, and many are only diagnosed during eating disorder therapy, so we know how distressing it is to live with undiagnosed ADHD or autism. This makes it hard to read some of the headlines suggesting both conditions are at increased risk of overdiagnosis, but the recommendations around better diagnosis routes and better triaging of ADHD and autism treatment are important.

We need to stop dismissing this as a problem caused by overdiagnosis or greater awareness of mental health. The people we support are often in desperate need of help, dealing with real and serious illness. That's why a national eating disorders strategy is critical. Acknowledging the scale of the problem is only the first step – we now need the infrastructure and resources to ensure children and young people get support when they need it.

Binge eating can feel like a cycle that’s difficult to break. It’s not simply about willpower.Hunger, restriction and fe...
08/10/2026

Binge eating can feel like a cycle that’s difficult to break. It’s not simply about willpower.

Hunger, restriction and fear around weight gain can all play a part, while feelings of guilt and shame afterwards can make the cycle feel even harder to escape. You deserve support without judgement. 💙

If you’re struggling with binge eating behaviours, you don’t have to manage it alone. Make a referral to First Steps ED to find out more about the support available: https://firststepsed.co.uk/make-a-referral/

Huge congratulations and thank you to Nell, who crossed the finish line at the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday, raising ...
07/10/2026

Huge congratulations and thank you to Nell, who crossed the finish line at the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday, raising an incredible £1,035 for First Steps ED! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️

For Nell, every mile was personal:

“When I was 17 and Anorexia Nervosa nearly stole everything from me, I never ever thought I’d be able to run again, for enjoyment not for punishment. Completing the Cardiff half reminded me that there’s so much more to life than anorexia and a reminder of how far I’ve come. Raising money for first steps ED kept me going when the miles got tough, and I kept going for those who lives have been taken by eating disorders. I hope my fundraising can help others get the support they need and get to enjoy life after recovery”

Thank you, Nell, for your courage, determination, and amazing support 💙

If you’re feeling inspired and would like to fundraise for First Steps, checkout our website and sign up today! https://firststepsed.co.uk/get-involved/

FREE WEBINAR FOR PARENTS & CARERS 🚨Ever wondered what’s really influencing the way your young person thinks about themse...
06/10/2026

FREE WEBINAR FOR PARENTS & CARERS 🚨

Ever wondered what’s really influencing the way your young person thinks about themselves? Young people are navigating a digital world that can be difficult to keep up with, and it isn’t always easy to know what to say or how to help.

Join First Steps ED for a practical session designed to help parents and carers feel more informed when talking about online experiences and body image.

Wednesday 28th October | 3:00–4:15pm | Online

You don’t need to be concerned about an eating disorder to join us! Registration is free; sign up today https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scroll-safe-whats-shaping-your-childs-feed-tickets-2002517140674?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

And that’s a wrap! 👋That’s the end of 2026, but the conversation doesn’t have to stop here.Keep questioning what you s...
29/09/2026

And that’s a wrap! 👋

That’s the end of 2026, but the conversation doesn’t have to stop here.

Keep questioning what you see. Keep talking about how it makes you feel. And remember, your feed isn’t random, but you can choose what you let in.

Thank you for following along and helping us spread the message. 🫶

Meet Laura 👋 Our Skills for Carer's Workshop Coordinator at First Steps ED and Lincoln Half Marathon 2026 runner!🏃‍♀️‍➡️...
28/09/2026

Meet Laura 👋 Our Skills for Carer's Workshop Coordinator at First Steps ED and Lincoln Half Marathon 2026 runner!🏃‍♀️‍➡️

This Sunday, Laura will be taking on the Lincoln Half to raise vital funds and awareness for First Steps ED.

"Through my work at First Steps ED, I see first-hand how eating disorders and eating difficulties impact not only the individual, but their whole family. I have the privilege of supporting people at different stages of their recovery, alongside parents and carers who are often doing everything they can to help a loved one.

Having a place where people feel heard, understood and supported can make a huge difference. Recovery is rarely a straight path, but with the right support, there is hope, and people can move towards a life beyond an eating disorder."

Every donation helps us continue providing life-changing support to children, young people, adults, and families affected by eating disorders.

💙 Support Laura's fundraising journey here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/laura-bratley-2

24/09/2026

How many diet culture messages have we heard so often that they start to feel like facts? 👀

Diet culture can make claims about food, bodies, weight and health sound like unquestionable truths especially when we hear them again and again.

But where do these ideas come from? And why are we so used to hearing them?

Noticed your feed is affecting the way you feel about your body or food? First Steps ED could help. Visit our website to find out more and access support https://firststepsed.co.uk/

Remember the diet trends of the ’90s?Special K. Cabbage soup. Grapefruit. Low-fat everything. The latest celebrity-endor...
23/09/2026

Remember the diet trends of the ’90s?

Special K. Cabbage soup. Grapefruit. Low-fat everything. The latest celebrity-endorsed diet promising to help you change your body. They might feel like nostalgic reminders of another era, but many of the messages behind them haven’t disappeared...they’ve simply found a new home online!

Today, diet culture can look like a TikTok “reset” or an influencer’s “What I eat in a day”. The packaging may have changed, but the message hasn’t always changed with it.

Read our full blog on 'The Diet Trends of the ’90s’ on our website https://firststepsed.co.uk/blog/the-diet-trends-of-the-90s/

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