the Pavement magazine - services for the UK's rough sleepers and homeless people

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

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

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

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