ARFID Awareness UK

ARFID Awareness UK We are dedicated to raising awareness and furthering information about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder.

A registered charity, we provide individuals, parents and medical professionals with up-to-date relevant information, research and support. We are the UK’s only registered charity dedicated to raising awareness and furthering information about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. As a not-for-profit, we work to provide individuals, parents, carers and medical professionals with up-to-date relevant information, research and support.

This week, ARFID Awareness UK attended the launch of the report "Not Designed For Me: Transforming Eating Disorder Supp...
20/09/2026

This week, ARFID Awareness UK attended the launch of the report "Not Designed For Me: Transforming Eating Disorder Support for Autistic People" in Parliament.

Top 3 Findings:

High Prevalence : Autistic individuals are twice as likely to experience eating disorders.

Communication Gaps : Many respondents reported struggles with services failing to communicate, leaving families to navigate care alone.

The need for Tailored Treatment : A significant 56% of participants didn't have their treatment adapted for their autism.

We urge all healthcare professionals to read this report. It highlights what good care can look like when it centers on respecting Autistic people as experts in their own care. Many suggestions can be implemented immediately, drawing from the PEACE Pathway and the Eating Disorders and Autism Collaborative (EDAC).

To read the full report please follow this link:

📖 Read the full report here :https://beat.contentfiles.net/media/documents/Beat_Not_Designed_for_Me_-_Transforming_eating_disorder_support_for_Autistic_people_.pdf

10/07/2026

Now THIS is bravery 🤩

Lucy Morrison took on a huge leap for yesterday and did her first-ever skydive in memory of her son, Alfie 🧡

We couldn't be more proud of you Lucy, and on top of the achievement of the jump itself, raising £440 for ARFID Awareness 🩵👏

You can still donate to Lucy's jump here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/lucy-morrison-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

ARFID is not a choice. ARFID is not "picky eating". ARFID is not someone being "difficult". ARFID is real.
05/07/2026

ARFID is not a choice. ARFID is not "picky eating". ARFID is not someone being "difficult". ARFID is real.

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is about more than just food. It can impact someone's physical and men...
05/07/2026

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is about more than just food. It can impact someone's physical and mental health, create challenges in one's social life, and can show up in many different ways day-to-day.

If you're comfortable sharing, what are some of the daily challenges you face when it comes to ARFID?

Often, you might encounter the topic of weight when talking about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) with...
05/07/2026

Often, you might encounter the topic of weight when talking about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) with your loved ones or medical professionals.

ARFID is not determined by weight. Someone struggling with ARFID can be of any weight. ARFID is NOT driven by a desire to change weight or body image.

These are common misconceptions that can be really damaging for someone with ARFID, leaving them feeling misunderstood and dismissed.

Learn more about ARFID on our website:https://www.arfidawarenessuk.org/

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder can look different for everybody, it's not a one size fits all which is why it...
05/07/2026

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder can look different for everybody, it's not a one size fits all which is why it is so important to talk to your loved ones about the specific challenges they face with ARFID.

We also have some brand new resources on our website: An ARFID Passport for children, made in collaboration with 3Mums1Mission and an ARFID Profile for Adults with ARFID 🩵

You can find these on the resources page on our website: https://www.arfidawarenessuk.org/resources

Our co-founder, Stacey, jumping for ARFID!
05/07/2026

Our co-founder, Stacey, jumping for ARFID!

Anyone at any age can be impacted by Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
05/07/2026

Anyone at any age can be impacted by Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Our co-founder, Nicole, jumping for ARFID!
05/07/2026

Our co-founder, Nicole, jumping for ARFID!

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