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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, bulimia 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.

13/10/2026

Help us reach our target of unlocking 220 more counselling sessions for next year.

Between 1st – 8th December, you have the power to double the impact of donations and fundraising for SWEDA. That means we can help more people access 1-2-1 support for eating disorder recovery.

If you want to help someone feel less alone this winter, please donate or fundraise for our Big Give campaign. Save the dates now and get planning!

12/10/2026

We’re training more professionals to specialise in supporting people affected by EDs with our Level 6 Certificate in Working with Eating Disorders. Here’s why Zoe recommends the course.

Our next course starts in January 2027.

It’s a CPCAB () accredited course for qualified counsellors and psychotherapists, designed to grow their skillset and deepen their knowledge of EDs.

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

09/10/2026

1 month on from our visit to see the ‘Nourishing: Reflections of Resilience’ exhibition in London. Courtney Bae’s project offered a powerful glimpse into the quiet, inspiring resilience of people who have lived experience of disordered eating.

For many of the sitters, taking part in the project stirred up a lot of reflection on their recovery journeys. Here’s what Hannah wanted to share about what her portrait brought up for her.

08/10/2026

How do you think social media influences your relationship with food and body image?

Our survey this year is exploring the impact social media may have on how people feel about how they look and what they eat.

👤 Everyone is welcome to take part.
💻 Your answers will be anonymous.
🕒 It takes about 2-3 minutes to complete

Let us know your thoughts here: https://swedauk.org/research/current-sweda-research-opportunities

07/10/2026

A new resource for parents and carers supporting a young person with an eating disorder. ⁠

A detailed resource that asks - how are you responding to your child’s condition? How is this affecting them and what might you do differently?

This resource also explains the Maudsley Hospital’s ‘Animal Analogies’ for Caregivers. Many parents have found these analogies are a useful tool for reflecting on how they respond to their child’s eating disorder.

To read the resource, go to this page: https://swedauk.org/resources/i-am-supporting-someone-with-an-eating-disorder/other-useful-resources-2

06/10/2026

Some lovely words from clients who’ve recently finished their journey with SWEDA. Read about the difference our 1-2-1 support has made for them: building confidence, learning skills for recovery, and feeling supported to unpack what they’ve been carrying for years.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed with eating disorder thoughts, we hope that these quotes go to show that something else is possible. If you’re considering making a start towards recovery, we’ll be here with you all the way.

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05/10/2026

Earlier this year, BEAT revealed a powerful new statistic about eating disorders:

An estimated 3.5 million people in the UK are living with eating disorders. That's 1 in 20 of us.

With anorexia proving to have a 5% mortality rate, addressing this crisis and getting specialist support to people early on is vital. Nobody should have to cope with an eating disorder alone.

So why is it so difficult in so many parts of the UK to find the right support?

The UK urgently needs more therapists and counsellors who have studied eating disorders in depth. That’s why we want to equip more professionals from all over the UK with expert knowledge in supporting people affected by EDs.

The clinical team at SWEDA has brought our 30+ years experience in supporting people with EDs to the development of a new qualification. Our Level 6 Certificate in Working with Eating Disorders, a CPCAB accredited course, starts in January 2027.

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

01/10/2026

For one week only, Acorn Solicitors are offering appointments to write free Wills for supporters of SWEDA who are willing to donate in lieu of a fee to the solicitors. ⁠

⁠The suggested donations are £180 for a single Will, £250 for couple’s Wills and £120 for Will amendments.
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⁠Donations of this scale mean a lot to SWEDA, helping us cover the cost of our lifechanging 1-2-1 counselling sessions for adults and children affected by eating disorders. ⁠

⁠Get in touch with Acorn Solicitors as soon as possible as places are limited and it will be offered on a first come first served basis.⁠

https://acornsolicitors.com/charity-wills-week-2026/

30/09/2026

Getting our Christmas fundraiser into your diary nice and early this year!

Back by popular demand, award-winning comedian Tracey Collins returns to Komedia with two show-stopping acts, bringing the house down with Elvis Lesley and Audrey Heartburn.

Join us for a fun-packed festive night filled with thrilling bingo, side-splitting musical comedy and outrageously fun prizes!

Every ticket sold will help us continue to provide eating disorder support here in the South & West.

Find the event info at www.swedauk.org/events or via

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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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