Hi, 

I’m reaching out with exciting news and an urgent call for support.
Dump The Scales is now a Community Interest Company (CIC) a huge step forward in our mission to transform how eating disorders are understood and treated across the UK.

To take this next step, we’re aiming to raise £50,000 and we need your help.

What Is #DumpTheScales? 

The #DumpTheScales campaign, launched in 2018, calls for a fundamental shift in how eating disorders are diagnosed and treated. Hosting a yearly march, and acting as the Secretariat for the APPG for Eating Disorders, #DumpTheScales has become one of the most powerful voices in this policy space. 

Why do we do what we do?
Eating disorders are among the most serious and life-threatening mental illnesses and have been overlooked and underfunded for far too long. Because of this, eating disorders have one of the largest treatment gaps in modern healthcare. The question must be asked: “Why, in the face of overwhelming need, are we still ignoring this crisis?”

In the past decade, we have seen an alarming rise in eating disorders, a trend that only worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. What was already a struggling support system for those affected by eating disorders has collapsed under pressure. Too many people are waiting; too many are being failed and neglected by the system. This was a problem before the pandemic, and we can no longer hide behind COVID19 as an excuse for historically grossly underfunded treatment services. The public perception of eating disorders remains narrow but eating disorders don't discriminate and affect people of all ages, genders and ethnic backgrounds.

They manifest themselves in many different forms. Binge eating disorder (BED) is now five times more common than anorexia nervosa and does not have dedicated NHS services. Yet, the services and treatment pathways available do not reflect this growing reality. 

The  APPG For Eating disorders is campaigning to change the way that society sees eating disorders. Through hosting roundtable debates, writing reports, writing open letters and sharing stories the APPG is changing the way that society, the government and the NHS view eating disorders.  

Why now? 

Dump The Scales is a small but mighty team. 

• With your support, we can:
  Grow our grassroots movement through the Dump The Scales March and national conferences
• Expand our work in schools, hospitals, and Parliament
• Continue driving policy change through the APPG on Eating Disorders
  Amplify lived experience voices to change hearts and mind

Please do consider making a donation here and passing onto anyone who may be interested. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/dumpthescales

If you are interested in our work, or attending one of our future events, please do get in touch directly with us

Best wishes
Hope