Community Stories

3.5 million people in the UK affected by eating disorders

A new statistic from BEAT reveals the real impact of eating disorders in the UK....

A year in review: Leaning on our SWEDA Community

2025 was the year we really started to reach out and ask all of you if you could help keep our services going. We’ve been amazed by the efforts we’ve seen......

"One of the largest treatment gaps in healthcare."

Listen here: CEO Paula talks about a new campaign for health justice for eating disorders....

'Nourishing: Reflections of Resilience'

Portrait artist Courtney Bae has been working closely with SWEDA on a powerful new series of paintings....

We asked young people about who they turn to for help. Here’s what we learned.

For our 2025-26 survey, we spoke to young people in and around our local community. Who do they turn to when things feel difficult? What kind of support really works for them?...

"Even the strongest need support" - Sally's Story

For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Sally shares her story of what it was like to open up to friends about her history of disordered eating. She wants to offer hope for anybody feeling uncertain about reaching out: “I’ve poured my heart and soul into the piece hoping it might help pull someone else out of the fire.”...

Our Impact in 2024-25

Our Impact Report for 2024/25 has arrived. It highlights the difference we've made – and why it matters....

Mark & Emma walk the Camino for SWEDA

Mark and Emma raised £5,375 for SWEDA on the Camino de Santiago. Read about their journey here....

Meet the Bristol team: Kat

Kat shares her story about what inspired her to start working with SWEDA....

Living with an ED at Christmas: a young client's story

One of our former clients wanted to share their story of getting through the Christmas period, and how they reached out to SWEDA for support....

Meet the Bristol team: Sue

Sue, our team lead for all things Bristol and beyond, tells us about SWEDA’s work in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire....

SWEDA Offers People Living with an Eating Disorder Strategies for Coping with the Holiday Season

SWEDA has launched a Christmas appeal to support people living with eating disorders during and after the holiday season....

“I am my own saviour.” Watch Jessica’s story

In this video, a young person shares how working 1-2-1 with a SWEDA therapist made a huge difference to their recovery journey....

Meet the team: Zoe

Zoe, one of our Children and Young People's Therapists, tells us about what a counselling session for young people looks like....

Write a will with real impact

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....

Meet the Bristol team: Lisa's story

Meet the SWEDA Team: Lisa, one of our Bristol Therapeutic Support Workers, shares her story of supporting a loved one who was living with an eating disorder....