Sources of Additional Support

Sometimes we are limited in the support that we can offer you. It is important that you receive the right support. Below are links to some organisations that may be able to help.

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Financial Help & Debt Advice

Organisation What do they do? How can they be contacted?
MoneyHelper Provides free, impartial financial guidance and debt advice to help individuals manage their money effectively.
National Debtline An independent debt advice charity that provides free debt advice and helps to find debt solutions.
0808 808 4000
PayPlan Offer help and advice to anyone struggling with multiple debts. Provides advice on debt management solutions.
0800 316 1833
Online Form on Website.
Stepchange Offer free advice and money guidance for anyone struggling with their finances.
0800 138 1111

Crime & Illegal Lending

Organisation What do they do? How can they be contacted?
Action Fraud UK national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
0300 123 2040
MoneyHelper Free information about illegal lending (loan sharks) and resources for how to get further help.

Mental Health Support

Organisation What do they do? How can they be contacted?
Humankind Free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing or mental health in friendly local places.
01325 731 160
Hub of Hope Mental health support database in the UK. Shows local, national, peer community, charity and private mental health support and services. You can search your local area.
Mind Advice and support for anyone suffering from mental health issues.
03001 233 393
Samaritans Free and confidential help and wellbeing support to those in distress 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
116 123

Physical Health & Disability

Organisation What do they do? How can they be contacted?
Age UK Information and advice for the elderly on anything from health to housing.
0800 678 1602
Alzheimer’s Society Support for anyone affected by Dementia.
0333 150 3456
Carers UK Advice, information, and support for anyone looking after someone in a caring capacity.
08088 087 777
Macmillan Practical, medical, and financial support for anyone affected by cancer – and someone who’ll listen if you just want to talk.
08088 080 000
Mencap UK learning disability charity working with people with learning disabilities and their families/carers.
0207 454 0454
Mind – ADHD and Mental Health Provides services and support to individuals with ADHD.
National Autistic Society A charity specifically for autistic people. Provides support, guidance and advice.
NHS – Better Health Provides advice and practical tips to help you stay on top of your wellbeing.
Scope Disability Equality charity in England and Wales. Provide practical information and emotional support.
0808 800 3333
The Donaldson Trust Provides services and support to neurodivergent individuals.
01506 841 900
The Dyslexia Association Provides services to directly assist and improve the lives of dyslexics, of all ages.

Bereavement

Organisation What do they do? How can they be contacted?
Mind Provide information about bereavement support organisations.
National Bereavement Service Provides practical and emotional assistance after a death. If you or a loved one is experiencing loss, you can access free support today.
0800 0246 121

Domestic Abuse

Organisation What do they do? How can they be contacted?
Refuge Domestic Abuse Charity. Supports men and women and their children, helping them to overcome the physical, emotional, financial, and logistical impacts of abuse.
0808 2000 247
Surviving Economic Abuse Provides advice and guidance for anyone who is experiencing or has experienced economic abuse.

Addiction & Gambling

Organisation What do they do? How can they be contacted?
Gamban Blocking software to prevent individuals from being able to gamble online. This is a free service because of partnership between Gamcare and Gamban. Free Gamban licenses are available for up to 15 devices.
GamCare Self-Exclusion Tool – You can ask a business to exclude you from gambling with them for a set length of time – usually between six months and five years. The link provides different ways to self-exclude, depending on the method of gambling.
Mind Informative guide about the impact of drugs and alcohol, with guidance on how to find the right support – whether it’s for you or someone else.