Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorders Association (Sweda)

sweda is a regional charity supporting people affected by eating disorders. set up in 1992 by a group of sufferers & carers, sweda has provided a range of services since then for people struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating & compulsive overeating. our services also provide support to family members & friends engaged in the difficult task of supporting someone close to them. sweda has recently been awarded a substantial 5-year reaching communities big lottery grant, from which we are looking to project fund a comprehensive eating disorders service across somerset. the provision of high quality, professional support services is at the centre of this plan. these will include a support & guidance sessions, college-based community support, support groups and counselling service. in addition we do training sessions and workshops across the county.