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SWEDA

SWEDA
Providing support to anyone affected by eating disorders in the South and West.

Having an eating disorder, or supporting someone who has, can be a distressing and bewildering experience. Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorders Association (SWEDA) offers a range of services throughout Somerset and the surrounding area. Based at Shepton Mallet in Somerset, in the Southwest of England (UK), we provide support to anyone affected by eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulim

ia nervosa, compulsive eating, binge eating disorder and all related conditions. Our services include Counselling Services, a monthly Self help Support Group, Training and Presentations for Health Professionals and GPs, and an Outreach and Community Support programme, working with young people in Secondary Schools and four of the major Colleges in the county. We are here to support and listen to you, wherever you are on your journey.

05/09/2026

Thank you to everyone in Shepton Mallet who voted for SWEDA at our local TESCO store 🌈

Thanks to your votes we've been given a £1,000 grant towards our Children and Young People's counselling service, helping us keep this service going for our local community.

1-2-1 support makes all the difference for a child or young person making their first steps towards eating disorder recovery. In the words of some of our young clients:

“SWEDA enabled me to talk about things I have not been able to talk about with other people.”

"I now eat better and seriously I have gotten better."

"SWEDA has made me more comfortable with my body and my ability to stay healthy."

04/09/2026

Has it really been over a month already since Laughing Matters? Here’s a look back over a fantastic evening, raising funds and awareness for eating disorder support in our community.

Here’s a little from our brilliant comedians about why they decided to take to the stage for SWEDA. With special thanks to:

⭐Bridget Christie
⭐Athena Kugblenu
⭐Elis James
⭐Rose Matafeo
⭐Priya Hall
⭐Mark Thomas⁠
⭐And our host Daniel Kitson

📽️ Many thanks to Suited and Booted for creating another fab video about Laughing Matters

03/09/2026

Here’s an encouraging story. We received this feedback from a parent of a young person we’ve been supporting with the first steps in their recovery journey. It’s so good to hear about the changes they’re noticing through finding a safe space for their daughter to start navigating recovery.

02/09/2026

If you know someone with an ED / in recovery who's feeling worried about the return to school, please share this post with them.

They can also visit our more detailed resource, ‘Getting Ready for the New School Year’, for tips on making the switch back to school feel like a less abrupt change: https://bit.ly/45NMxCQ

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31/08/2026

This autumn, we’re asking our local choirs and musically-minded folks to Sing for SWEDA!

Put on a concert, host an open mic night, and raise your voices to support people affected by eating disorders in your local community.

What’s more – we’re taking part in the Big Give this year. Any funds you raise through Singing for SWEDA can be DOUBLED – meaning we can help even more people access life-changing therapeutic support.

But you’ll need to be on the beat and get your timing bang on. The Big Give takes place for one week only: 1st to 8th December.

Want to get involved? Go to www.swedauk.org/sing-for-sweda-2026 to find out more.

28/08/2026

With September around the corner, we’re sharing our tips for getting ready to switch back into ‘school’ mode for those who might be worried about the change.

Our resource on our website delves into this topic in lots of detail, so do take a look if it feels relevant to you, or share with someone you know who might find it helpful 💕

Here's a link to the resource:https://swedauk.org/uploads/Packs%20and%20resources/SWEDA%20-%20Getting%20ready%20for%20a%20new%20school%20year.pdf

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27/08/2026

Connection and community can make a big difference for navigating recovery. It’s a reminder that you’re not alone in this: there are others who understand what it’s like and who may also be working on a similar journey.⁠

Our support group dates for September are:

🪑 In person: Wednesday 2nd September, 7pm-8.30pm, in Shepton Mallet
💻 Online: Wednesday 16th September and Wednesday 30th September
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To find out more about our support groups, please contact us via our referral form on our website, or speak to your SWEDA support worker. ⁠

http://swedauk.org/services/for-adults/support-groups
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26/08/2026

Here’s one of the course tutors, Nerissa, to share more about our new training for counsellors and pscyhotherapists.

Our Level 6 Certificate in Working with Eating Disorders, a CPCAB accredited course, starts in January 2027.

We’re taking expressions of interest from candidates now. Find out more at www.swedauk.org/counsellor-training

24/08/2026

A special thank you to Bath Pride 🌈

Eating disorders are especially prevalent in the LGBTQIA+ community, as individuals have to cope with additional challenges to mental health such as social stigma, gender dysphoria, and bullying.

That's why events like Pride matter so much. And that's why it felt really important for SWEDA to be there and to let people know that help is available in Bath.

Thank you to everybody who stopped by our stall to share their story with us, we hope you had a really great Pride 🩷

21/08/2026

An inspiring story from Karon, whose family received support from SWEDA over 10 years ago!

Karon raised an amazing £383 for SWEDA through her recent walk in the North Downs. Here’s what she had to say about why she chose to fundraise for SWEDA...

"I’m so glad I could give something back to SWEDA after the invaluable support you offered my beautiful daughter 10 years ago. She is absolutely thriving now and she was able to also complete the walk with me which was very special.

Thank you SWEDA for helping us to get our lives back on track. I hope other families are able to benefit from the sponsorship that I was able to raise through my generous donors."

Thank you so much Karon for thinking of us after all these years, and for choosing to support other families as their loved ones navigate recovery 🩷

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The Coach House, Harvest Court, Park Road
Shepton Mallet
BA45BS

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm

Telephone

01749 343344

Website

http://swedauk.org/

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