Eating Disorder Support App
Support people with eating disorders — with trusted information they can carry in their pocket
If you support people with disordered eating and your services are stretched, there’s now a simple way to give them access to the right help — anytime, anywhere.
The Eating Disorder Support App is a trusted, free tool for anyone working in health, education or care — from NHS organisations to sixth forms, universities, councils, charities, and private practitioners.
Use it to provide clear, compassionate guidance at scale. Help people understand eating disorders, practise safe self-care, and find the support they need — all in one discreet, reliable place.
As an optional extra, you can customise the app for your organisation or local area to help people access nearby services and resources faster.
Download the app for free.
The app is FREE to download for iPhone on the Apple App Store and for Android on Google Play.
Why this app matters.
Over 1.25 million people in the UK live with an eating disorder. The pandemic made things worse. And right now, too many people are falling through the cracks.
Eating disorders are complex, with different causes and serious consequences — including a high risk of death. Early support and treatment improve outcomes. But long waiting lists, lack of understanding, and patchy service provision mean that vital help isn’t always easy to find.
This app changes that — by putting trustworthy information and guidance into people’s hands when it matters most.
What the app offers people with disordered eating and their families.
The Eating Disorder Support App brings together evidence-informed content, practical tools, and signposting — in one safe, accessible place.
- Understand eating disorders. Learn what eating disorders are, what causes them, how they affect people — and what to do if you're worried about yourself or someone else.
- Support safe self-care. Explore wellbeing tips, calm zone activities, and self-help strategies to manage difficult thoughts, emotions and behaviours.
- Know what help’s out there. Find local and national support, understand treatment options, and know how to get urgent help if needed.
Who has developed the app?
The Eating Disorder Support App was developed by Bristol Health Partners Eating Disorders Health Information Team (EDHIT) and Expert Self Care. It was co-produced with lived-experience experts, health professionals, researchers, charities and other partners, including:
Quality assurance
The app carries the Patient Information Forum ‘PIF Tick’ — the UK’s quality mark for reliable and trusted health information.
A closer look at what's inside.
A one-stop guide for people with disordered eating:
- About eating disorders — Causes, myths, risks, feelings, and why getting help matters.
- At-risk groups — Tailored content for athletes, autistic people, children and young people, ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+ communities, men and boys, people in pregnancy and later life, and more.
- Life and relationships — Family dynamics, friendships, social media, school, work, money, caring responsibilities — and how these interact with eating issues.
- Self-help tools — Mind–body connection, managing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, self-kindness, creative outlets, emotional expression, and more.
- Treatment options — From early intervention and talking therapies to medicines, hospital care and crisis services.
- Support pathways — How to open up, talk to a GP, find peer and carer support, access charities and helplines.
- Calm zone — A creative space with inspiration for relaxing, creating, listening, making and reflecting.
- Helping someone else — Practical guidance for families, friends, teachers, university staff, coaches and colleagues.
What people are saying.
“I wanted to let you know the eating disorder support app is so amazing. There’s so much information, coping strategies, advice… It’s well presented and easily accessible. It’s unique — a one-stop-shop for so much support.”
— Eating Disorder Service User“This app is extremely useful — whether you have an ED or want to support someone who does. As a teacher, I’d say it’s an excellent tool for spotting early signs and helping young people. So helpful to have everything in one place.”
— H.T., Teacher
Customise the app for your area or organisation.
Want to make local services easier to find? You can add your own branded homepage and local service directory to the app — so people know what’s available near them, and how to access it.
It’s a simple way to ease pressure on your services and ensure the right help reaches the right people — faster.
Talk to us.
Want to customise the app, request more information, or explore partnership options? We'd love to hear from you.