Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) 2026 runs from 23 February to 1 March, and this year’s theme community invites us to reflect on the networks that shape experiences of eating disorders and recovery.
They affect families, friendships, clinical teams, workplaces, and online spaces. Recovery, too, is rarely a solo journey. It grows from connection, compassion and community.
This special edition celebrates the incredible work happening across EmpowerED and shines a light on the voices, insights and lived experience that continue to shape better support for everyone affected.
Thank you to the EmpowerED Experts by Experience Forum
At the heart of this year’s theme is the EmpowerED Experts by Experience (EbE) Forum, a community of people using their lived experience to influence services, shape resources, and ensure that recovery pathways reflect real‑world needs.
This year for EDAW2026 we are excited to showcase:
- A special edition of the Recovery EDit, a bulletin created by the EmpowerED Experts by Experience Forum, including:
- Reflections on isolation
- Family and friends spotlight
- Focus on parent, carer and supporters
- Holding hope: reflections from an eating disorder therapist
- Top tips: online communities and social media
- Episode 7 of the EmpowerED Podcast where Experts by Experience Molly and Emily discuss welcome and discharge packs.
- Video feature: “What Helped Me When I Was Unwell” with Experts Clare and Emma.