CODES:
mh: Mental health
ah: Accommodation/housing
ad: Advocacy
a: Alcohol workers
ac: Art classes
b: Barber
cc: Creative classes
bs: Bathroom/showers
be: Bedding
ca: Careers advice
cl: Clothing store
c: Counselling
da: Debt advice
dt: Dentist
dw: Drugs workers
et: Education/training
ff: Free food
fc: Foot care
it: Internet access
lf: Leisure facilities
ls: Luggage storage
ms: Medical/health
md: Music/drama
ne: Needle exchange
ol: Outreach worker links
ow: Outreach workers
sh: Sexual health
ts: Tenancy support
la: Legal advice
l: Laundry
ef: Ex-forces
eo: Ex-offenders
sf: Step-free
ba: Benefits/welfare advice
fa: Financial advice
s: Signposting to other services
A guide to end of life services (Marie Curie)
0800 090 2309, http://bit.ly/2YacThc
You can search for local services using their online directory or ring the support line.
CODES: MS
At A Loss
'One stop shop' website for finding specific and local bereavement support. If you are grieving for someone, visit the site.
CODES: MS
British Pregnancy Advisory Service
08457 304030, http://bit.ly/Q8oJe
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am;
Emergency contraception and termination advice. Calls to the Actionline (available 24/7) will be charged at a local rate.
CODES: C, MS
Brook
0800 018 5023, http://bit.ly/1nIa3Dp
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Free sexual health advice & helpline for under 25s, including information on your rights, and facts about sex and sexually-transmitted infections. You can find your nearest centre via the website ('Find a Service'). If you need to speak to someone outside Brook opening times please contact the Sexual Healthline on 0300 123 7123. If you need urgent medical advice please contact NHS 111 by dialling 111, or NHS 24 (Scotland) on 08454 242424.
CODES: MS, SH, LA
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
Turf Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester
OL2 6EU
0161 624 9984, http://bit.ly/2K062Ob
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am;
The UK's first 'homeless-friendly' hospice. 24-hour helpline: 0161 785 5635. "Dr Kershaw’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for adults with non-curable, life-limiting illnesses in a peaceful and homely environment. Our healthcare focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients."
CODES: C, MS, B, BS, BE, ET, FF, FC, IT
Galop
0800 999 5428, http://www.galop.org.uk
Monday & Tuesday: 9:15am-8pm;
Wednesday-Friday: 9:15am-4:30pm;
Monday-Friday: 1pm-2pm
(helpline closed for lunch);
The LGBT+ anti-violence charity.
Offers support for LGBTQ+ people
experiencing hate crime, sexual violence or transphobia. Online Galop chatbot available on website 24/7.
CODES: LA, C, MS, AD, TS, S
Marie Curie Support Line
0800 090 2309
Monday-Friday: 11am-6pm
(support line);
Saturday: 11am-5pm
(support line);
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm
(information and support nurse);
Call the free Support Line for practical or clinical information and emotional support if you're living with a terminal illness, whatever your situation.
CODES: AD, MS
Marie Stopes International
0333 331 5343, http://bit.ly/5kIw4
Very informative website and helpline for emergency contraception and termination advice.
CODES: C, MS
NHS Sexual Health
Information and advice about sexual health, including contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
CODES: MS, SH
One in Four
0208 697 2112
Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm;
Friday: 9am-6pm;
Saturday: 10am-5pm;
Support and resources for people who have experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual violence. Useful info about coping with flashbacks and panic attacks. Phone or email admin@oneinfour.org.uk,
CODES: MH, C, MS
POhWER
0300 456 2370, http://bit.ly/erSpy
Monday-Friday: 8am-6pm;
Pohwer is a charity providing information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion. The advocacy service can assist people who need help with understanding care reviews, change of accommodation or serious medical treatment. Phone or email pohwer@pohwer.net, or send the word ’pohwer’ with your name and number to 81025.
Make a self-referral to one of our services here: www.pohwer.net/make-a-referral
CODES: AD, C, MS
Rape Crisis (England & Wales)
0808 500 2222, http://bit.ly/yTGhB
Monday-Sunday: 12pm-2:30pm;
Monday-Sunday: 7pm-9:30pm;
Basic information so survivors of sexual violence and abuse can access the relevant services in England and Wales.
Rape Crisis also has 36 member centres across England and Wales providing free, local and specialist support (such as counselling and advocacy) for victims and survivors of all forms of sexual violence and abuse.
See also http://www.rcne.com/ for Rape Crisis Europe; and http://www.rcni.ie/ for Rape Crisis Ireland.
Call the free 24/7 support line: 0808 500 2222
CODES: AD, C, MS, SH, LA
Respond
020 7383 0700
Thursday: 10am-4pm
(helpline);
Free service for children, young people, adults and elders with learning difficulties who have experienced trauma, loss or abuse. Respond offers therapy for people in London and South East England. Services include psychotherapy, advocacy and training. Phone or email admin@respond.org.uk.
CODES: MH, AD, C, MS, ET
YMCA
Housing, training and community health organisation that runs hostels for homeless young people. Check the website for details.
CODES: AH, AD, CC, CA, ET, MS, MH, C, A, DW
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