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"SWEDA is a lifeline for those of us who have no other safe space to discuss our ED let alone get help for it. I cannot praise the staff highly enough for the vital job they do; they are the perfect team to deliver this support."

SWEDA Client

An estimated 104,000 people across the South West live with eating disorders, with children and young people making up a disproportionate number of those affected. With the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, the growing number of people affected by eating disorders and body image is an urgent concern. Early intervention and rapid access to specialist support is the most effective way to restore livelihoods and save lives. 

SWEDA is the only charity in the South & West of England to provide preventative and recovery focused support, which works to prevent hospitalisation and address the root causes of disordered eating. As demand for our services continues to grow, we need your help more than ever. We need to ensure that we can provide and expand these vital services to meet the region’s needs, now and in the future. 

As a charity, SWEDA relies on donations to fund our expert-led counselling services, support groups, and educational outreach. Every gift makes a big difference to us.

Whether you would like to make a cash donation, leave a gift in your will, or organise a fundraising event in your community, we would welcome your support.