Extra support

We understand that sometimes you might need some extra help elsewhere. The following organisations offer free, independent and confidential advice.


Helpful organisations

Cruse Bereavement Support

Grief can be overwhelming, that's why Cruse Bereavement Support is here to help.

Cruse Bereavement Support

Scope

The disability equality charity in England and Wales. They provide practical information and emotional support when it's most needed, and campaign relentlessly to create a fairer society. 

Scope

Kidney Care UK

The UK's leading kidney patient support charity. They offer practical, emotional and financial help, and make sure no one faces kidney disease alone.

Kidney Care UK

Royal Association for Deaf people

The Royal Association for Deaf people is a British charitable organisation whose mission is to promote the welfare and interests of Deaf people. It is a Deaf-led organisation. 

They provide services to deaf people in the first or preferred language, usually British Sign Language (BSL).

Royal Association for Deaf people

Alzheimer's Society

At Alzheimer's Society we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future.

Alzheimer's Society

Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)

RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People, is the UK's leading sight loss charity. We offer practical and emotional support to blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. We raise awareness of the experiences of blind and partially sighted people and campaign for change to make our society more accessible for all. We want to change our world so there are no barriers to people with sight loss.

Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)

Mind

Working to improve the lives of all people with experience of mental health problems.

Mind

Age UK

Local and National - providing support, companionship and advice for older people.

Age UK

Speakeasy

A charity supporting people affected by aphasia.

Speakeasy

RNID

We're here for the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

With our communities we'll change society to make it more inclusive for everyone, help people hear better now and fund world-class research.

RNID

Samaritans

Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, we're taking action to prevent the crisis. We offer listening and support to people and communities in times of need.

Samaritans

Macmillan Cancer Support

Providing vital cancer services, research and campaigns for better cancer care.

Macmillan Cancer Support

Disability Rights UK

The UK's leading organisation led by, run by, and working for disabled people. They work with Disabled People's Organisations, public bodies, businesses and Government bodies across the UK to influence regional and national change for better rights, accessibility, benefits, quality of live and economic opportunities for Disabled people.

Disability Rights UK