Our Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026 runners took on this incredible challenge (and in the unseasonably-hot weather!) and all smashed it! So from all of us here at Beat, we want to say a BIG thank you to you all 👏👏👏

In today's blog, Miles shares how he developed an eating disorder to feel more in control of his body after experiencing gender dysphoria. But, during treatment, Miles realised he wouldn't be able to transition without recovering: https://bit.ly/49EFyP1

This week we're going to STEP OUT against eating disorders! If you'd like to take part, there's still time to sign up and support those affected by eating disorders today 🫶 Head to our website to find out more: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-our-work/fundraise-for-beat/step-out/

Happy Father's Day! We wanted to use today to thank all of the dads and father figures supporting someone with an eating disorder right now - you're amazing and we're here for you 🫶 You can read Millie & her dad's full story here: https://bit.ly/43eshsS

Today is Autism Acceptance Day, and so we wanted to introduce you to our BRAND NEW module on our Eating Disorder Hub for Education Professionals! Find out more and join our FREE hub today: https://bit.ly/4nPjV4d

There is ONE WEEK TO GO until our Pregnancy & Eating Disorders workshop - and there are still a few places available! 🗓️ 25 June 2026 🕐 1:30 - 5pm 📍 Virtual event ⭐ CPD-accredited ✅ Led by expert clinicians, researchers and those with lived experience Book your spot now: https://bit.ly/4uSyTcz.

This month we're asking you to STEP OUT against eating disorders! 💞 Grab your friends and family 🌿 Pick a route 📆 Choose the date 🫰 Set up your JustGiving page 🌞 Enjoy your walk - and all for a good cause! Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4urm1t0

When Luca was struggling with an eating disorder, he didn't realise men could develop them - and neither did a lot of his support system. You can read Luca's full blog here: https://bit.ly/4x4amCV

Do you support someone with an eating disorder? We’ve got something for you! Whether you’re a partner, parent, family member or friend, sign up to our hub today: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/support-someone-else/hub-family-friends/

It's #DiabetesWeek and so we want to highlight eating disorders & type 1 diabetes, also known as #T1DE. If you recognise the signs in yourself or someone you know, head to our website to find our Helpline and resources, and take a look at Breakthrough T1D for more information too 🧡

STEP OUT against eating disorders! During June 22-28, we're looking for people to grab their walking shoes, some friends and family, and take on a walk to step out against eating disorders 👟👟 Find out more and sign up today via our website: https://bit.ly/4urm1t0

📣 JUNE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES 📣 👉 Anorexia eye-tracking study: https://bit.ly/4uvptTt 👉 Leading study: https://bit.ly/43BXS99 👉 EDGI study: https://bit.ly/3yPLEfB

We have limited places at the London Landmarks and Hackney Half Marathons so apply to take part for Team Beat today: https://bit.ly/4u8KLWq PS: Your health and wellbeing is our priority, so please take a look at our fundraising guidelines before applying 💖

NEW webinar for families and friends supporting someone with an eating disorder: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/support-someone-else/hub-family-friends/ 📅 Wednesday 24 June 1-2pm 📍 Hosted on Zoom 💰 It’s free!

We're running an extra drop-in session on our Eating Disorder Hub for Families and Friends to mark Carer's Week: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/support-someone-else/hub-family-friends/ 📆 Monday 8 June 🕑 12-1pm 📍 Zoom, via our Hub for Families & Friends

Our fundraiser of the month is... Tony! The incredible Tony took on the Machu Pichu Trek in Peru for us, raising a huge £9,026.34 ⭐ Tony is no stranger to challenges, as he has previously taken on Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp. But, he said this trek was the most beautiful of them all!

In our blog today, Sibby shares her experiences of an eating disorder that she developed after losing her sight. You can read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/4tZg327 Thank you so much Sibby for sharing your experience - and if her story resonates with you, please contact our Helpline 🧡

Are you a teacher? Take a look at our FREE webinar 👇 📅 Wednesday 24 June 4-5pm 📍 Hosted on Zoom - you can find it through our website through our Hub for Education Professionals 💰 Free! Find out more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/4nPjV4d

Can you believe the 2026 #LondonMarathon was 1 month ago? And that our 22 runners have raised a whopping £58,827.93 including Gift Aid - and there's more donations rolling in 👏 Thank you to runners who all took on this monumental challenge to support more people affected by eating disorders.

We've decided it's time for us to leave X - but don't worry, you can still find us on our other social media channels, and on our website too 🫶

It's self-care Sunday ✨ Here are our tips on how to write a gratitude list, to help group yourself and cheer yourself up if you're feeling down. What would you put on your gratitude list?

Step Out against eating disorders by taking on a walk with your friends, family or colleagues! Choose your route, your team and the date you’ll be taking part in June - and sign up now 👟👟 https://bit.ly/4urm1t0

Due to extremely high demand, we will now be closing our TCS London Marathon 2027 applications on Monday 18 May at 9am Thank you to everyone who has already applied - and if you haven't but want to run for us next year, don't miss out: https://bit.ly/4dRTwQs

This year's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek theme is Take Action - and so we wanted to give you some ideas of how you can take action to support yourself and those in your life affected by eating disorders 🧡 #MHAW #MentalHealthAction #MHAW2026

We've been nominated in #EAMAs for Excellence in Creative Production for our Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025 film 🎉🎉 And once again, a big thank you to Meantime Studio, all of our fantastic actors, and everyone who made our 2025 EDAW video possible 💖

Grab your friends and Step Out against eating disorders this June! We’re looking for fantastic fundraisers who want to make a difference and spread awareness for eating disorders to take on a walk between 22-28 June. Sign up to Step Out now: https://bit.ly/4urm1t0

Are you still buzzing after watching the #LondonMarathon?! Great news - you still have time to apply for a place on Team Beat for the TCS London Marathon 2027! But be quick - applications are closing soon. Head to our website to apply today! 🌟

In case you missed it... we won the bronze People's Choice at the Smiley Charity Film Awards 🎉🎉 Thank you to the Smiley Awards and every single one of you who voted for us! These awards are such a powerful way to spread awareness for eating disorders and that recovery is possible 💜

1/3: The public’s mental health is getting worse, and local councils have a big impact on the mental health of the communities and people they serve – through their public health responsibilities and powers across the building blocks of health.

It's finally here - tomorrow is the #LondonMarathon2026 🏃🎉 #TeamBeat are getting ready to cheer on the side-lines but wanted to give a final good luck to all of our fantastic runners before they take on this challenge 💜 We're so proud of each and every one of you! #LondonMara

We believe better mental health support is possible. That's why we've joined 20+ mental health charities to launch the Head On campaign. Together, we can build a modern mental health system. Find out more at headoncampaign.org. #HeadOnCampaign

It's your last chance to vote for us in the Smiley Charity Film Awards and help us spread awareness for eating disorders with our 2025 Eating Disorders Awareness Week video 💜 It takes just 10 seconds to vote for us to help us be the People's Choice Award: https://bit.ly/44AUomW #SmileyAwards

Sign Dump the Scales' petition to call for a cross-governmental national eating disorder strategy, and make sure that no one affected by an eating disorder is left behind. Sign the petition here: https://bit.ly/4cUcHYL

Beat's London Marathon 2027 places are NOW OPEN! 🤩 Your support could be the reason that someone takes their first step towards recovery 💜 Click here to apply: https://bit.ly/4dRTwQs

In our latest blog, we share the story of one of our followers, who found her need for rules and routines due to her autism actually helped her recover from an eating disorder 💜 You can read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/3OjvQKq

Just a reminder, in case you need it today 💜

🗓️ Monday 20 April, 12-13pm 📍Hosted on Zoom via our Eating Disorder Support Hub for Families and Friends 🧡 Led by an expert clinician 👉 Find out more: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/support-someone-else/hub-family-friends/

Take to the skies and leap for Beat - book your skydive with Skyline Events today! Cross this exciting challenge off your bucket list - and all to help more people across the UK affected by eating disorders 💜 Head here to book your skydive today: https://bit.ly/4sf6I5s

We're a few weeks away from Smiley Charity Film Awards People's Choice Award closing, and we would love it if you could take just 10 seconds to vote for our 2025 Eating Disorders Awareness Week video: https://smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/eating-disorders-can-affect-anyone

✅ For teachers and school staff 🗓️ Monday 20 April, 3-4pm 📍Hosted on Zoom 🧡 Led by an expert clinician 👉 Find out more here: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/training-for-professionals/training-for-education-professionals/training-hub-for-schools/

Our March Fundraisers of the month are... Our Northern Lights Trek fundraisers! Our incredible team of trekkers raised a phenomenal £38,139.14 ⭐ Be part of our 2027 trek team here: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-our-work/fundraise-for-beat/take-on-a-challenge/northern-lights-trek/

It's Easter Sunday this weekend, and so we wanted to give you some ideas on what activities you can take part in, if you're navigating this time with an eating disorder 🫶 And remember, if you need support, our Helpline is open Monday-Friday 3-8pm

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR APRIL 👉 Leading study https://bit.ly/4puC9rD 👉 PCOS & EDs https://bit.ly/479UjrD 👉 FINE-ED questionnaire https://bit.ly/4qSldMB

Today is International Trans Day of Visibility and so we wanted to let you know that if you identify as transgender, we see you and we are here to support you if you're struggling with an eating disorder 🩵🤍🩷 You're not alone

This Wednesday is the beginning of #Passover, or #Pesach, so we wanted to give you some tips on how you can navigate the celebration if you or your loved ones are affected by eating disorders. Remember we're here for you 💜

We're just one month away from the #LondonMarathon 2026! We are so excited to see our 31 fantastic runners take on this iconic challenge 🫶 They have already raised a huge £30,000, all to support us help more people affected by eating disorders - and we couldn't be more proud!

The first Kiltwalk of the year is just one month away, and we’d love for you to join us! Sign up today, grab your kilt, and help us campaign for change and send a message of hope: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-our-work/fundraise-for-beat/take-on-a-challenge/the-kiltwalk-2026/

In today's blog, Meg shares her experience flying across the word to Thailand to work for a year - and how this supported her recovery. You can read Meg's blog here: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/your-stories/recovery/when-recovery-meets-relocation-the-tests-of-living-abroad-megs-story/

We wanted to use today's International Day of Happiness to spread the joy by saying thank you to our amazing Twogether fundraisers for Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026! #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek #BeatCommunity #EDAW2026 #Twogether #InternationalDayOfHappiness

Tomorrow is Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, and so we wanted to give you some quick tips on how you and your loved ones can navigate Eid with an eating disorder. And remember, if you need support, we're here for you 🫶