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Eating Disorders: Support for the Frontline - Programme

Find out more about the programme for our virtual conference on 16th November for carers of those with an eating disorder:

Time Session

09.30-09.45

Conference opening

Andrew Radford, Beat Chief Executive

09.45-10.45

Communication

Eva Musby

10.45-11.00

BREAK

11.00-11:45

Stages of change

Vickie Hugh-Jones. Tracey Liquorish and Jane Robb

11.45-12.30

How to advocate for yourself and your loved one 

Umairah Malik, others tbc

12.30-13.00

BREAK

13.00-14.00

Live workshops

Caring for Carers in Wales

Jo Whitfield, Suzanne McCulloch and Claire, lived experience Volunteer

Caring for Carers in Northern Ireland: an overview of Beat’s support services

Nicola Armstrong

Caring for Carers in Scotland

Kirsty Pavey & Alex Jones

Self-Care and Staying the Course

Amanda Stalham, Mia Jackson & Lorna page

We have a fantastic selection of pre-recorded workshops you can watch on demand. Click here to find out more.

14.00-15.00

Carer wellbeing – applying your own oxygen mask

Speakers tbc

15.00-15.15

BREAK

15.15-16.15

Lived Experience Volunteer carer panel discussion

Beat Lived Experience Volunteers:

Vikki

Alex Rothwell

John Cunningham

16.15 - 16.30

Live conference close