Treating and Tackling Eating Disorders Conference 2026
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Overview
Eating disorders are an escalating public health challenge in the UK, placing growing pressure on health, education and community support systems. Rising prevalence, waiting times and stigma mean that many individuals are not receiving timely or appropriate support, particularly those from under-represented groups.
Renewed parliamentary focus on early intervention indicates progress, but campaigners continue to warn that services remain overstretched. Without efficient care, too many people risk reaching crisis point before help is available. These challenges underline the importance of strategies that prioritise early detection and fair access to services.
Agenda
Registration
Chair’s Opening Remarks
Keynote: Parliamentary and Policy Updates on Eating Disorder Care
- Examining trends in eating disorders in the UK, focusing on rising prevalence and widening gaps in access to timely care
- Challenging stigma and outdated stereotypes that continue to shape public understanding and policy responses to eating disorders
- Supporting early detection and prevention by addressing failures in current care pathways
- Addressing the social drivers of eating disorders through public health policy
Wera Hobhouse MP, Chair, All-Party Parliamentary Group for Eating Disorders (CONFIRMED)
Keynote: Improving Clinical Support and Outcomes for People with Eating Disorders
- Ensuring there is a clinical network of support for people living with eating disorders
- Advice for equipping family and friends with essential skills to support people with eating disorders
- Highlighting the mental illnesses that are likely to co-occur with eating disorders
- Raising awareness of the common early symptoms of eating disorders to ensure treatment can take place as early as possible
Dr Agnes Ayton, Vice Chair of the Faculty of Eating Disorders, Royal College of Psychiatrists (CONFIRMED)
Case Study: Online Safety Act and Eating Disorders
- Examining how the Online Safety Bill addresses eating disorder related harm, including the limits of current provisions for vulnerable people
- Discussing the role of diet and fitness content in amplifying eating disorder risk and assessing where the Bill falls short in regulating harmful material
- Protecting access to recovery-oriented and peer-support content by clarifying definitions of eating disorder
- Strengthening accountability by identifying regulatory actions needed to ensure platforms actively reduce harm
Thomas Quinn, Director of External Affairs, Beat (invited)
Questions and Answers
Breakout Networking:
This session will provide you with the opportunity to discuss the main challenges you face in coordinating services across agencies to provide care for people with eating disorders. We encourage you to share how you are currently working in partnership with local organisations to provide services that meet the needs of individual service users. Take this time to share your experiences and network with senior colleagues.
Comfort Break
Keynote: Trauma-Informed Care for People with Eating Disorders
- Analysing the intersection of eating disorders and trauma, particularly anorexia nervosa and how PTSD can present through eating disorders
- Reflecting on the role of medical interventions in eating disorder care, considering how trauma-informed approaches can support safe administer of treatment
- Reframing clinical understanding by applying trauma-informed frameworks to encourage diagnosis-led care
- Strengthening trauma-informed practice across eating disorder services by identifying actions for clinicians and services to support patient trust
Senior Representative, Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders, Kings College London (invited)
Keynote: Improving Health Outcomes for the Under-represented with Eating Disorders
- Examining how eating disorders impact under-represented and marginalised groups, and how services often fail to recognise and respond to this reality
- Challenging dominant narratives around eating disorders, and exploring how bias and bigotry delay help-seeking and restrict access to care
- Ensuring that lived experience and community-led expertise inform culturally competent support and improve outcomes for marginalised groups
- Promoting equality in policy and practice, supporting clinicians and legislators to redesign services to improve access to care
Dr Chukwuemeka Nwuba, Director, Club Majority (CONFIRMED)
Case Study: Ensuring Early Prevention in Schools
- Outlining practical guidance for recognising and supporting individuals affected by eating disorders in schools
- Strategies for identifying and supporting at-risk individuals experiencing low self-esteem or unhealthy relationships with food and exercise
- Equipping non-clinical professionals with the appropriate knowledge and confidence to provide early intervention
- Identifying key contributing factors to eating disorders, such as social pressures and academic stresses
Jenny Tomei, Founder, JenUp Community Interest Company (CONFIRMED)
Questions and Answers
Chair’s Closing Remarks
Conference End
Get in Touch
Previous Speakers
Dr Ashish Kumar
Chair of Faculty of Eating Disorders
Royal College of Psychiatry
Hope Virgo
Secretariat for the All Party Parliamentary Group on Eating Disorders
Founder of #DumpTheScales
Shelley Perry
Founder and Chief Executive
Support and Education for Eating Disorders
Layla Hamadi
Clinical Psychologist
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Testimonials
I really enjoyed the event, it was interesting to hear from a range of speakers, including those with lived experience. Thank you
A well organised event with relevant information shared. It’s given me food for thought!
Great conference, good speakers with up to date research and information
This was a highly valuable and insightful event on Eating Disorders. I’m very pleased I was able to attend. It provided me with a much clearer understanding of the latest research developments and the range of resources currently available in this field
Why You Should Attend?
- Hear high-level keynotes on the latest guidance and strategies to improve outcomes for individuals with eating disorders through early intervention
- Gain practical insights into effective signposting support services and encouraging self-directed recovery for patients
- Engage with senior colleagues from across the sector to discuss strategies for working in services to support people with eating disorders
- Gain 4 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota
Who Should Attend?
| Job Title Example | Organisation Example |
| Nurse | Schools |
| Dietician | Local Councils |
| Medical Support Officers | NHS Hospitals |
| Safeguarding Leads | Universities |
| Teachers | Children’s Charities |
| Psychologists | Health and Care Professionals Council |
Pricing Options
PUBLIC SECTOR
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.
VOLUNTARY SECTOR
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.
PRIVATE SECTOR
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.
Sponsorship
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Virtual vs F2F
Whilst F2F provide better options for networking, there are many distinct advantages of sponsoring our online conferences including:
- Wider geographical reach of delegates and a different audience who prefer online to f2f
- Lower sponsorship package costs
- No travel/accommodation
- Less time out of the office
- No stand materials required (lower costs)
- 1 of only 2 sponsors involved – less competition on the day
- Prime speaking slot in the morning of the conference including Q&A – less distractions and easier for delegates to hear/absorb information
- Receive all delegate data after the conference to follow-up directly with those who attend and don’t attend (small % but still key stakeholders)
- Ongoing exposure via OnDemand access (coming soon)
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