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ARFID Awareness UK, Hereford (2026)

05/11/2026

Your story matters -new want to hear from you!

At ARFID Awareness UK, we know that every ARFID journey is different, and we want to give our community a voice.

Whether you live with ARFID yourself, are a parent or carer, or have a loved one affected by ARFID, we would love for you to share your story with us!

We’re inviting our community to write a blog of around 500 words to share their experiences, challenges, successes, or reflections on life with ARFID.

Your blog could be about:
Your personal journey with ARFID
Your experience as a parent or carer
The challenges you’ve faced and what you’ve learnt
What you wish others understood about ARFID
Advice, hope, or encouragement for others on a similar journey

You can include photos if you’d like, but there’s absolutely no pressure to do so.

Would you prefer to remain anonymous? That’s absolutely fine! You can share your story without your name being published.

Your experiences could help someone else feel understood, raise awareness, challenge misconceptions, and remind others that they are not alone.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Please email your blog (around 500 words) to [email protected].

Once we receive your submission, we’ll send you a consent form to complete before we publish your story on our website.

You can read our existing community blogs here:
👉 https://www.arfidawarenessuk.org/blog

Your voice matters. Your experience matters. And together, we can help the world better understand ARFID.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

ShareYourStory

30/10/2026

Does your autistic child struggle with eating? Is their diet extremely restricted? Do sensory sensitivities, anxiety or difficulties with routine make mealtimes challenging?

You’re not alone.

Join us for our informative and supportive webinar: Understanding ARFID in Autistic Children with Learning Difficulties.

ARFID is more than simply being a picky eater. In autistic children, particularly those with learning difficulties, sensory sensitivities, anxiety, communication challenges and a need for routine can make eating a wide range of foods extremely difficult. This can impact nutrition, growth, health and family life.

This session will explore:
* What ARFID is
* How it presents in autistic children with learning difficulties
* Factors that contribute to restrictive eating
* Practical strategies to support children and families
* How professionals and carers can provide effective, compassionate support

Speakers
• Dr Jo Cryer, Consultant in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics
• Annemarie Sims, Clinical Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist and AHP Lead

Questions? Submit them when booking, leave them in the comments or email: [email protected]

We will do our best to answer as many as possible during the live webinar and will respond to every question submitted by registered attendees.

Date: Thursday 26 November 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: Zoom Webinar
Cost: £15

Book your place via the link in the comments.

Whether you’re looking for answers, reassurance or practical ideas to make mealtimes less stressful, this session is an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and feel better equipped to support your child.

Please share with any parents, carers or families who might benefit.

24/10/2026

Eating out with ARFID isn’t always simple.

For many people with ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), safety around food is very specific. Some feel able to eat in certain restaurants because the environment, the menu and the routine feel familiar.

That’s why it can be so hard when a trusted restaurant closes down or changes its menu, especially common when seasons change and coming up to the holidays.

Have you ever been to a restaurant where:
• A server commented on your food order?
• Someone remarked that you or your child hasn’t ordered any food at all?
• Your child was told they might not be offered unless they ate what was on their plate?

Moments like these can leave people feeling judged, embarrassed or misunderstood. They can also put people off trying new restaurants, or new foods, altogether.

That’s why we’ve created an ARFID awareness card for restaurants.

It means you don’t have to explain yourself to every person, every time. Simply show the card and let it do the talking.

Get your card at www.arfidwarenessuk.org

Please share this post to help restaurants and staff understand ARFID. A little awareness goes a long way.

Have you had an experience like this? You’re not alone, and we’d love to hear from you in the comments.

FoodAnxiety

20/10/2026

We’re so proud to shine a spotlight on Martin and his incredible challenge, running 26 marathons in 2026 to raise vital funds and awareness for ARFID Awareness UK.

Martin is an ultra-runner from South Wales. After a serious cycling accident tested both his physical recovery and his mental health, he didn’t give up. He rebuilt himself one mile at a time, and now he’s channelling that determination into supporting people affected by ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder).

That’s an average of one marathon every fortnight. 🤯

Every mile helps more people understand Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder and feel less alone.

How you can help:

Follow Martin’s journey on Facebook for race updates
Share this post to help spread the word about ARFID
Thank you, Martin, for going the extra miles for our community. You’re an inspiration!

15/10/2026

Did you know that ARFID can affect adults too?

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) can make eating difficult for many reasons, including:

🥦 Sensory sensitivities – struggling with certain food textures, smells, tastes or appearances.

💚 Fear of consequences – worrying about choking, vomiting or experiencing pain after eating.

🍽️ Limited interest in food – having little appetite or finding eating difficult to manage.

These challenges can affect nutrition, relationships, university, work, social occasions and everyday life.

ARFID is not a choice, and it is not simply being a fussy eater. Adults living with ARFID deserve understanding, compassion and appropriate support.

You are not alone. ARFID deserves awareness at every age.

Help us spread awareness by sharing this post!

12/10/2026

A massive thank you to Samantha for taking on the Ipswich Half Marathon in support of ARFID Awareness UK! 🏃‍♀️🙌🏻

We are so grateful for her amazing effort and for helping raise awareness of ARFID. Every step taken and every conversation started helps us spread understanding and support families affected by ARFID.

Would you like to support us too? Whether through fundraising or spreading awareness, every little bit makes a difference!

🌐 Find out more about supporting us on our website: https://www.arfidawarenessuk.org/fundraising

Thank you, Samantha, for being part of our journey!

05/10/2026

Diagnosing and Managing ARFID – A Comprehensive Course

Are you a healthcare professional looking to strengthen your knowledge and understanding of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)?

ARFID Awareness UK and the University of Huddersfield’s Diagnosing and Managing ARFID – A Comprehensive Course is returning for its next intake on 18 January 2027.

This six-week, part-time distance-learning course provides practical, up-to-date learning around:

🔹 Recognising and diagnosing ARFID
🔹 Nutritional, psychological, OT & medical assessment
🔹 Approaches to managing ARFID
🔹 Models of support
🔹 A multidisciplinary approach to care

The course is particularly relevant for doctors, nurses, dietitians, nutritionists, psychologists, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists — and can also be valuable to anyone supporting people with ARFID such as teachers, SENCOs and Carers.

💻 100% online distance learning
📅 Next intake: 18 January 2027
⏳ 6 weeks, part-time
🎓 University course

If you’re passionate about improving understanding, recognition and support for people with ARFID, this could be the next step in developing your knowledge.

👉 Find out more and apply: https://courses.hud.ac.uk/2026-27/distance-learning/diagnosing-and-managing-arfid-a-comprehensive-course-distance-learning/

05/10/2026

Diagnosing and Managing ARFID – A Comprehensive Course

Are you a healthcare professional looking to strengthen your knowledge and understanding of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)?

ARFID Awareness UK and the University of Huddersfield’s Diagnosing and Managing ARFID – A Comprehensive Course is returning for its next intake on 18 January 2027.

This six-week, part-time distance-learning course provides practical, up-to-date learning around:

🔹 Recognising and diagnosing ARFID
🔹 Nutritional, psychological, OT & medical assessment
🔹 Approaches to managing ARFID
🔹 Models of support
🔹 A multidisciplinary approach to care

The course is particularly relevant for doctors, nurses, dietitians, nutritionists, psychologists, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists — and can also be valuable to anyone supporting people with ARFID such as teachers, SENCOs and Carers.

💻 100% online distance learning
📅 Next intake: 18 January 2027
⏳ 6 weeks, part-time
🎓 University course

If you’re passionate about improving understanding, recognition and support for people with ARFID, this could be the next step in developing your knowledge.

👉 Find out more and apply: https://courses.hud.ac.uk/2026-27/distance-learning/diagnosing-and-managing-arfid-a-comprehensive-course-distance-learning/

28/09/2026

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH ARFID

As September comes to an end it is important to recognise that for some children and young people with ARFID, going back to school can bring challenges that others may not see.

🍎 Limited lunch options or needing to bring a packed lunch
🔊 Anxiety around busy, noisy dining halls
🔄 Struggling with sudden changes to routines
💭 Worry about being judged for the foods they eat

ARFID is more than “fussy eating”. Understanding and appropriate support can make a huge difference to a child’s experience at school.

That’s why we’ve put together resources to help families and schools understand ARFID and support children and young people:

📌 1. Our School Awareness Card
A handy resource designed to help explain ARFID and the challenges it can create around school lunches and food policies.

📚 2. Our School Resources
Visit the Resources section of our website for information and downloadable resources to help schools understand ARFID and make appropriate adjustments.

📖 3. Our ARFID Booklet for Primary Schools
“When is it not just fussy eating?” — a booklet created to help primary schools understand ARFID and how they can support children and their families.

👉 Find all these resources on our website:
arfidawarenessuk.org/resources⁠

If you’re a parent or carer, share these resources with your child’s school, teacher, SENCO or lunchtime staff. And if you work in a school, take a few minutes to learn more about ARFID, it could make a real difference to a child who is struggling.

21/09/2026

Remote Volunteer Opportunity

Are you passionate about making a difference? We are looking for dedicated volunteers to assist us with a variety of tasks, including:

✨ Social Media Management
✨ Administration Tasks
✨ Hosting Quarterly Webinars via Zoom
✨ Shop Administration

If you’d like to use your skills to help raise awareness of ARFID, we would love to hear from you.

📧 Email us at [email protected]

🔗 Follow this link to learn more: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/organisation/arfid-awareness-uk

Thank you for your support.

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