The Laurence Trust (Belfast)

The Laurence Trust is a local charity, based in Northern Ireland which provides support to men living with Eating Disorders and their families.

We do this by:

• providing up-to-date information and links to support;
• running a dedicated helpline;
• advancing awareness of eating disorders through educating the general public;
• and promoting the general health and well-being of carers.

The Laurence Trust was founded with the primary goal of supporting men in their daily battle with eating disorders and related issues. Through raising awareness of eating disorders affecting men, we offer information and hope to sufferers whilst simultaneously bringing to the attention of healthcare providers the much-needed changes required. These changes we hope, would improve the provision of appropriate care to men and their families.

How we aim to move forward:

The Laurence Trust has set up this website for men living with eating disorders and related issues, their families, healthcare providers and the general public to; access up-to-date information about eating disorders; share links to support agencies; and provide footsteps to good health including:

• recognising the signs of an eating disorder
• getting information about eating disorders
• seeking help from a local GP
• helping people living with eating disorders gain the confidence to share their feelings
• providing helpful information to the families so that they can actively support their loved one

Support groups and communities

If you’re looking after someone with an eating disorder or you are a carer searching for extra advice and guidance, we can connect you to a range of different communities, support networks and groups. As a specialist organisation dedicated to supporting men with eating disorders, we make sure the spaces we recommend are safe for carers of all types.