Carers of people with eating disorders can benefit from a new support course.

The course provides information on eating disorders and their treatment and an opportunity for carers to share their concerns and ways of coping.

'This is a unique programme made for parents and carers,' said courses co-ordinator Vasna Mandic-Bozic.

Introductory evenings are on September 4 and 11 for a Monday course starting on September 18 and September 7 and 14 for a Thursday course starting on September 28. They cost £15.

Classes are from 7pm until 9pm at Ealing Abbey Counselling Service, 2, Marchwood Crescent, Ealing. The six-week course costs £60. Further details on 020 8940 9095.