Financial Difficulties
There are number of free, independent organisations which can help you if you find yourself in financial difficulties, worried about debt or simply need advice on ways to manage your money more effectively.
Step Change
Free, confidential debt advice over the phone and online: 0800 138 1111 or visit www.stepchange.org
National Debt Line
Free, confidential debt advice over the phone and online: 0808 808 4000 or visit www.nationaldebtline.org
Citizens Advice
Free, confidential debt advice when visiting your local Citizens Advice. Please Note: Most local Citizens Advice aren’t giving face to face advice to reduce the spread of coronavirus. They might still be able to help by phone, email or online chat: 0344 411 1444 or visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Personal Difficulties
If you are experiencing personal difficulties, below are some organisations that may be able to support you.
Campaign to End Loneliness
Help and advice to effectively deal with loneliness: www.campaigntoendloneliness.org
Cruse
Support and advice to children, young people and adults when someone dies: 0808 808 1677 or visit www.cruse.org.uk
Macmillan Cancer Support
Physical, emotional and financial support to help anyone with cancer live life as fully as they can: 0808 808 00 00 or visit www.macmillan.org.uk
Mind
Advice and support for anyone experiencing or helping someone with a mental health problem: 0300 123 3393 or visit www.mind.org.uk
NHS: Social Care and Support
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, visit: www.nhs.uk
The Samaritans
Provide emotional support to anyone in distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide: 116 123 (open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year) or visit www.samaritans.org
Rethink
Advice and support for anyone experiencing or helping someone with a mental health problem: 0300 500 0927 or visit www.rethink.org
Shelter
Provide housing advice and practical assistance: 0808 800 4444 or visit www.shelter.org.uk