Useful contacts for Support and Information....
Below you will find some useful links to copy and paste into your browser which will take you to relevant pages for support and other information to help you. There are also some useful email addresses and phone numbers that you can use to get the support you need.
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UK FOOD BANKS
https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/
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SUICIDE PREVENTION
THE RED CROSS UK
https://www.redcross.org.uk/ contactus@redcross.org.uk Call: 0344 871 11 11
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE FUND HELP
https://www.gov.uk/extra-money-pay-university/university-and-college-hardship-funds
OTHER HARDSHIP FUND
https://www.stepchange.org/debt-info/emergency-funding.aspx 0800 138 1111
https://www.glasspool.org.uk/grants/essential-living-fund#faq-4
https://www.bhcfoundation.org.uk/apply
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TALK TO SOMEONE - SAMARITANS
https://www.samaritans.org/ call: 116 123
DEPT ADVICE
https://www.debtadviceline.uk/
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
BENEFITS CALCULATOR
LGBTQ+
Broken Rainbow: A national LGBT charity providing support/awareness around Domestic Violence: help@brokenrainbow.org.uk
Stonewall: LGBT Support https://www.stonewall.org.uk/contact-us
HIV: Terrance Higgins Trust (advice/support on HIV and other issues) https://www.tht.org.uk/
Mind Out: A mental health service for lesbians, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer people, and those who aren’t sure. https://mindout.org.uk/jobs/
London Friend: The country’s oldest LGBT charity. Provides counselling, drug and alcohol support, and social events. https://londonfriend.org.uk/volunteering/
Opening Doors London: Provides events, information and support for the over 50s. https://www.openingdoorslondon.org.uk/Pages/Category/volunteer
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline: Open from 10am till 10pm every day to listen to concerns of LGBT+ people. https://switchboard.lgbt/volunteer
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ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SUPPORT
Safelives: Dedicated to ending domestic abuse. Supports people to become safe, well and rebuild their lives. https://safelives.org.uk
Galop: Trans inclusive and welcoming of anyone from the LGBT+ community (including those who are questioning). Support if you are a victim of sexual violence, hate crime or domestic abuse Call 0800 999 5428 or email: help@galop.org.uk
Respects Men’s Advice Line: For help and support call 0808 801 0327 (Monday - Friday 9am-5pm).
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/
AUTISM
TESTICULAR CANCER
https://www.macmillan.org.uk 0808 808 0000
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org
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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
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HELP WITH THE ELDERLY
DEMENTIA
SPINAL STENOSIS
https://spinesurgeons.ac.uk/Spinal-Stenosis
https://nerveclinic.co.uk/nerve-conditions/upper-limb/neuralgic-amyotrophy
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CHILDREN IN POVERTY
https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/
https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/
https://www.childhoodtrust.org.uk/
SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES
https://www.familylives.org.uk/
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HOMLESS
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/homelessness/
https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homelessness
https://www.mungos.org/homelessness/i-need-help/
https://www.crisis.org.uk/get-help/how-to-get-help/
GAMBLING
GamCare: Confidential support and counselling to anyone affected by gambling. 0845 6000 133. Wwww.gamcare.org.uk