Raising Awareness of Disordered Eating in London: Food & Me Movement

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Young People Thrive/CB plus – in partnership with ORRI, a specialist eating disorders treatment service and NHS Central and North West London Foundation Trust – introduces a series of impactful webinars to provide valuable support.

Together, they are leading a dynamic social movement with the aim of raising crucial awareness about disordered eating – Food & Me.

Food & Me is open to all young adults (16+), their carers and family members, with a particular focus on those from Black, Asian, other ethnic and minoritised communities through a culturally and racially sensitive lens.

The Food & Me program is being delivered across 21 North London Boroughs:

Barking & Dagenham | Barnet | Brent | Camden | City of London | Ealing| Enfield | Hackney | Hammersmith & Fulham | Haringey | Harrow |Havering | Hillingdon | Hounslow | Islington | Kensington & Chelsea |Newham | Redbridge | Tower Hamlets | Waltham Forest | Westminster

Disordered eating impacts us all differently

Introducing a movement all about open conversations, dispelling stigma, and fostering resilience regarding disordered eating.

Want to be part of this movement? Here are some ways:

Join, interact, and grow with our webinars:

• See below for all our dates, webinar themes, and details to sign up.

Host an Impactful Event:

• Champion your community! Extend an invitation to us for your event, and together, let’s spread awareness. Reach out to us to bring this idea to life.

Join the Conversation:

• Let’s talk openly. Gather your community for a group discussion in your area. Contact us to initiate this discussion.

Help Shape Our Direction:

• Join our Advisory Group. Amplify the voices of your peers, guiding service delivery with your insights.

Food & Me Webinar Series

Here is an quick overview on each module:

Module 1:

Introduction to Eating Disorders

• What to look out for – signs and symptoms
• The BMI – based on racism and sexism, misinformation, and stereotypes
• Seeking support and the barriers you may encounter
• Approaching someone who has a problem

Module 2:

The Role of Food in Your Culture

• Understanding and normalising sensitivities around food
• Communication through food in families
• Considering barriers in the home and wider community
• Considering how spirituality can be helpful in recovery
• Religion and religious food requirements(food restrictions, special foods, fasting)
• Social events and societal expectations

Module 3:

Routine and Structure

• Putting boundaries in with family: finding the balance between autonomy and community support when healing
• Consistency is key
• Accommodating cultural norms when putting in routine and structure
• How to communicate your specific needs to the system when thinking about structure
• Ensuring you are receiving culturally responsive care

Module 4:

Body Image

• Healing from internalised racism
• Gender identity and body image
• The body holds our pain
• Feeling unseen by the media: misinformation and impact of beauty stereotypes
• How to get Involved and sign up!

To join the movement, sign up for webinars, and learn more, visit the . You can also reach out via email at edp@cbplus.org.uk or by calling 0203 984 4096.