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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Providing vital cancer services, research and campaigns for better cancer care.
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.
Refuge
Refuge is the largest specialist domestic abuse organisation in the UK. Their services support thousands of survivors, helping them to overcome the physical, emotional, financial and logistical impacts of abuse and rebuild their lives.
