We’re a registered Charity who aim to support, educate and provide information, to those living on artificial nutrition (or individuals receiving treatment via a central line). We also support the friends and family of these individuals, and have a mental health team on hand to help
Charity number: 1196975
FEAR Days
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FEAR Days 〰️ Swimming ~ Family events ~ Sailing ~ Skiing ~
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Swim events
In partnership with Sport England and the National Lottery, we run monthly swim events, across England, for children, adults and their families, whose lives are impacted by alternative nutrition (enteral or intravenous) or who live with a central line for various treatments
Skiing, Sailing and FEAR Family Days
We run regular activity/adventure days, including skiing, sailing, and outdoor adventure.
FEAR Drysuits
Did you know you can borrow a FEAR Drysuit for up to 6 months?
FEAR Bears
Simply fill in the form, and we will ensure a FEAR Bear makes its way safely to you. So far, we have donated over 4,000 FEAR Bears, across the world.
Resources
To aid an individual’s understanding. Whether they have a procedure, a Hospital appointment or are learning to complete tasks independently, we can help create a personalised resource for you.
Support
We have a specialised 'wellbeing team’ who provide support, understanding and guidance for those who are learning to live a happy, active and fulfilling life whilst living on artificial nutrition, or with a central line.
We offer:
Support and advice - Access to speak to mental health professionals - Opportunities to others living on HAN - Support via email, phone or video calling (of your choosing) - Travel and Insurance support - Guidance surrounding Swimming and Sports - Support in managing work, and everyday life, around ‘feeding’
How you can help
Every penny helps to run events, purchase more FEAR Drysuits and to continue the work we do. Thank you.
Our Ambassadors
FEAR are honoured to have Monty Halls, Gary Hunt and Blake Aldridge as our ambassadors, and are grateful for the support they give the charity
‘FEAR Award’
A monthly award recognising personal achievements of individuals living on artificial nutrition or long term IV treatments. To find out how to nominate someone you know, please click the link.
Disney Trip 2024
On the 27th December 2024, 73 of us (23 families, 13 enterally fed and 7 TPN dependant individuals) travelled to Disneyland Paris. We spent 4 days in France and had a superb holiday together! Click below to see a few photos of our trip.
Keep an eye out for our 2025 FEAR holiday… it’ll be somewhere warm!
Did you see us on the One Show?
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