0808 8010327
Phone hours: Monday–Friday 9am-8pm
Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Website: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
Other:
Webchat : Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – 10 – 11am and 3 – 4pm
Respect Men's advice line will believe you, offer you non-judgmental emotional support, practical advice and information. Their Helpline Advisors will be available to offer advice and emotional support to those who are experiencing abuse, and signpost to other vital services that will help keep you safe. Depending on what prompted you to call, the Advisor will ask questions to understand your situation better and give you relevant advice.
0808 808 8141
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Website: https://wearehourglass.org/
The Hourglass confidential Helpline provides information and support to anyone concerned about harm, abuse or exploitation of an older person. This might include physical, financial, psychological, sexual or neglect. Trained information officers can provide information, advice and support to help you make the best choices about keeping safe, and put you in touch with appropriate local agencies.
0808 2000 247
Phone hours: 24/7
Website: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Other:
In an emergency call 999. Live chat Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm Online contact form
Refuge has a team of trained female advisers, who aim to empower you to understand your options and support you to make any decisions about the future. They are there to listen and they can support you to increase your safety. They can help you find a refuge place, or other specialist services, as well as support you to find other specialist services in your community, which can provide support whether or not you have left your partner.
0808 802 4040
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-8pm
Email: info@respectphoneline.org.uk
Website: https://respectphoneline.org.uk/
Other:
Webchat: Wed, Thurs, Fri 10am-11am, 3pm-4pm
The Respect Phoneline is for the perpetrators of violence and domestic abuse, and those supporting them. They support men and women who are using abuse in same-sex or heterosexual relationships. An adviser will listen without judgement and give honest advice to help you stop being violent. Respect Phoneline does not provide information about anger management, they provide information about domestic abuse intervention programmes, where these are available.
0800 999 5428
Phone hours: 10am-5pm Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10am-8pm Wednesday, Thursday
Email: help@galop.org.uk
Website: http://www.galop.org.uk/domesticabuse/
Other:
Online chat: 5pm-8pm Wednesday and Thursday
Emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse. Abuse isn’t always physical- it can be psychological, emotional, financial, and sexual too.
Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
Website: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
Other:
Live Chat
Women’s Aid is a national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. They support women and children who are experiencing, or have experienced, domestic abuse and their friends, family, colleagues, neighbours and professionals supporting them. The support workers are skilled in offering information, support and can explore options available for callers unsure of what to do next.
08001114998
Phone hours: Monday - Friday: 8.30am to 5.30pm Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 1pm
Email: info@coventryhaven.co.uk
Website: https://www.coventryhaven.co.uk/
Other:
Drop In Service (temporarily suspended due to Covid-19 pandemic)
Coventry Haven provides face to face emotional support with a specialist support worker, who can act as an advocate or help with a variety of issues caused by domestic abuse. They can also offer an IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate) service, who will support through any civil or criminal process, and help with court papers, appearances and non-molestation/restraining orders. Additionally, they provide a free counselling service, legal advice and safe accommodation.
0808 800 2222
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-9pm Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm
Email: askus@familylives.org.uk
Website: https://www.bullying.co.uk/
Other:
Live Chat Monday-Friday 1.30-5.30pm
Bullying UK (a part of Family Lives) provides emotional support, information, advice and guidance about bullying. Their website also contains a range of online resources, links and information.
Email: reportandsupport@warwick.ac.uk
Website: https://reportandsupport.warwick.ac.uk/
Warwick University's Report and Support service provides two options for reporting any kind of harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, hate incidents or hate crime: anonymous reporting or speaking to an advisor. Their website includes details of the ways they are able to support victims and those close to them.
08 08 16 89 111
Phone hours: 24/7
Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
Other:
Live chat service 24/7 Online support request form Victims' Info Service: 08 08 16 89 293
Victim Support's Supportline is for anyone affected by crime to access the support needed to recover and move forward. Their services are free, confidential and available to anyone in England and Wales, regardless of whether the crime has been reported or how long ago it happened. If you want, they can support you without the involvement of the criminal justice system, and they won’t contact them unless they feel someone is at risk. Their website also contains lots of useful information on topics such as coping with crime, options available, as well as more details on the ways in which they can help you.
Email: talk@stophateuk.org
Website: http://www.stophateuk.org/
Other:
Live chat Text: 07717 989 025 0808 801 0661 - LGBT Hate Crime -24/7 0808 802 1155 - Learning Disability Hate Crime -24/7
Stop Hate UK provides independent, confidential and accessible reporting and support for victims of any kind of Hate Crime and discrimination, witnesses and third parties. They have specific services for reporting both LGBT Hate Crime and Learning Disability Hate Crime, as well as various different information for different areas of the UK and different universities (and information on further support if your area is not listed).
Email: help@cybersmile.org
Website: https://www.cybersmile.org/
Other:
Cybersmile Assistant - online, to help with problems including cyberbullying, anxiety, mental health, eating disorders and many more.
Cybersmile provides an online help and advice centre, with topics including cyberbullying, digital abuse, gaming, mental health and online harassment. Their website contains useful information and resources about staying safe online and avoiding issues such as cyberbullying, digital abuse and harassment. It will also help you to know what to do should you be targeted. Their Global Support Service entails using the email above to provide information about your problem in order to be connected with an advisor who can help.
0808 028 3550
Email: fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk
Website: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/female-genital-mutilation-fgm/
Other:
Online contact form Children and young people can get support from Childline if they're worried about or have experienced FGM.
If you're worried a child is at risk of or has already had FGM, NSPCC's free, anonymous FGM helpline offers advice to help you keep children and young people safe.
020 7008 0151
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Email: fmu@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/stop-forced-marriage
Other:
Out of hours: 020 7008 1500 (ask for the Global Response Centre) From overseas: +44 (0)20 7008 0151
The government's FMU is for those trying to stop a forced marriage or those needing help leaving a marriage they've been forced into. You can also contact the FMU if you think you’re about to be taken abroad to get married against your will or if you know someone who’s been taken abroad to be forced into marriage. A trained professional will give you free advice on what to do, they can also help you find a safe place to stay and/or stop a UK visa if you’ve been forced to sponsor someone. The website above also has resources for victims, including details of organisations that can give help and advice.
0800 5999 247
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Email: info@karmanirvana.org.uk
Website: https://karmanirvana.org.uk/
Other:
Online contact form
Karma Nirvana supports victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage. Their national helpline supports victims in immediate danger, and provides direct support and guidance to victims and professionals.
020 7582 7438
Phone hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-6pm
Email: office@tmg-uk.org
Website: http://www.tmg-uk.org/
Other:
Online reporting/contact form
The Monitoring Group is a leading anti-racist charity that promotes civil rights. People contact their helpline who are suffering racial violence, religious hatred, sexual violence and state neglect or misconduct. If you have been attacked or you think you may be attacked call the police immediately by dialing 999.
Email: reportandsupport@warwick.ac.uk
Website: https://reportandsupport.warwick.ac.uk/
Warwick University's Report and Support service provides two options for reporting any kind of harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, hate incidents or hate crime: anonymous reporting or speaking to an advisor. Their website includes details of the ways they are able to support victims and those close to them.
020 7582 7438
Phone hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-6pm
Email: office@tmg-uk.org
Website: http://www.tmg-uk.org/
Other:
Online reporting/contact form
The Monitoring Group is a leading anti-racist charity that promotes civil rights. People contact their helpline who are suffering racial violence, religious hatred, sexual violence and state neglect or misconduct. If you have been attacked or you think you may be attacked call the police immediately by dialing 999.
Email: reportandsupport@warwick.ac.uk
Website: https://reportandsupport.warwick.ac.uk/
Warwick University's Report and Support service provides two options for reporting any kind of harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, hate incidents or hate crime: anonymous reporting or speaking to an advisor. Their website includes details of the ways they are able to support victims and those close to them.
0808 802 9999
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday 12pm-2.30pm, 7pm-9.30pm
Website: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/
Other:
Live Chat Helpline
Rape Crisis is for those who have experienced sexual abuse, rape or any kind of sexual violence. Rape Crisis England & Wales is the umbrella body for a network of independent Rape Crisis Centres. All our member Centres provide specialist support and services for victims and survivors of sexual violence. The helpline above offers confidential emotional support, information and referral details. Their website also contains information about sexual violence, as well as details for those who are unsure of what to do.
02476 277777
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 10am-2pm Monday and Thursday evenings 6pm-8pm
Email: helpline@crasac.org.uk
Website: http://www.crasac.org.uk/
Other:
Text: 07936 816130
CRASAC provide free, independent and confidential support, information and advocacy to victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse within Coventry, whether it is recent, historic or ongoing. Additionally, they provide support to families and supporters and professionals. Their helpline is staffed by trained volunteers who can guide callers to the most appropriate service, which may include counselling or support through the reporting process. Their website has specific information for victims in BAME and LGBT communities.
0808 800 5008 - Warwickshire
Email: support@safeline.org.uk
Website: https://www.safeline.org.uk/
Other:
Safeline National Male Survivor Helpline: 0808 800 5005 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am – 5pm Tuesday, Thursday 8am – 8pm Saturday 10am – 2pm Text:07860 065187, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Safeline provides specialist, tailored support for anyone affected by sexual abuse and rape. Their services are free, unlimited and available to everyone, whether or not the abuse has been reported and regardless of when it happened. They aim to provide information, support and advice that is accessible to everyone and have a range of services that help to remove the barriers to accessing support.
01788 551151
Phone hours: Monday-Friday
Email: support@rosasupport.org
Website: https://rosasupport.org/
RoSA provides support for survivors of rape, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation and sexual violence, as well as their family members, partners and carers. They offer a range of in-person services such as counselling, therapy and drop-ins, as well as their helpline.
024 7627 7777
Phone hours: Monday to Friday 10am - 2pm Monday and Thursday evenings 6-8pm
Email: charlotte.lewis@crasac.org.uk
The University Outreach ISVA is an independent point of contact for anyone who has been affected by sexual violence and she offers emotional support and advocacy to anyone who is in crisis and their supporters, from the point of disclosure or reporting.
024 7657 5570
Phone hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm (Friday until 4pm)
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/wss/
Other:
Located ground floor of Senate House Offer brief consultations Mon-Fri 10am-3pm Wellbeing portal
Wellbeing Support Services' includes Self-help resources, Workshops, One-to-one appointments, Psychological interventions, Email counselling, Therapy groups and Mentoring. The Wellbeing Support Team offers practical advice, guidance and emotional support for your wellbeing and help accessing other services. The Disability Team offers support to manage the impact of a disability, including specific learning differences, mental health, autism spectrum and long term medical conditions. The Counselling and Psychology Interventions Team (CAPIT) offers a range of therapeutic interventions for students experiencing emotional or psychological issues.
24-hour Control Centre (general enquiries) 22083 or 024 7652 2083
Phone hours: 24/7
Email: campussecurity@warwick.ac.uk
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/campus-security/
Other:
Emergency (fire, police, ambulance): 024 7652 2222 Parking enquiries: 024 7652 2206/9
Campus Security work within the areas of: Student Support and Safety, Emergency and Incident Response, Campus-wide Management, Events and Parking. You can use Campus Security to confidentially report bullying, harassment and hate crime.
01926 562160
Phone hours: Staffed 24/7
Email: info@blueskycentre.org.uk
Website: https://blueskycentre.org.uk/
Other:
Location: George Elliot Hospital
The Blue Sky Centre SARC is located in the grounds of George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, College Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7DJ. They provide coordinated, forensic, medical and aftercare services to men and women over 18 living in Coventry & Warwickshire who have experienced rape or sexual assault, recent or non-recent - including immediate support, medical care and optional police intervention. They are crisis workers available, and they also offer sexual health referrals and emergency contraception.
024 7652 4704
Phone hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm (excluding public holidays)
Email: residentialteam@warwick.ac.uk
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/residentiallife/rlt/
Other:
Internal Extension phone number: 24704 Office located in Red Square, Rootes on main campus (behind the SU building). The office is a bungalow with a small front garden and white picket gates.
Resident tutors are there to help with a wide range of matters, including personal or family problems, feelings of loneliness or homesickness, problems with your accommodation – e.g. noisy neighbours, trouble settling in etc, or not knowing where to get help or who to talk to – they will be able to put you in touch with the right people.
Email: reportandsupport@warwick.ac.uk
Website: https://reportandsupport.warwick.ac.uk/
Warwick University's Report and Support service provides two options for reporting any kind of harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, hate incidents or hate crime: anonymous reporting or speaking to an advisor. Their website includes details of the ways they are able to support victims and those close to them.
0800 9177650
Email: help@aamail.org
Website: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Other:
Meeting groups Live Chat with volunteer members of AA who can advise questions or signpost.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other and help others to recover from alcoholism. The number above is for the free AA National Helpline and is for those seeking help with drinking problems.
0800 358 3456
Phone hours: Friday, Saturday and Monday 12 noon to 7pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12 noon to 9pm
Email: helpline@Nacoa.org.uk
Website: http://www.nacoa.org.uk/
Other:
Write to: Nacoa, PO Box 64, Bristol, BS16 2UH
The National Association for Children of Alcoholics, NACOA, has a free confidential helpline that offers information and ongoing support for all ages. It is for anyone affected by a parent’s alcohol problems to talk about anything on their mind, in any amount of detail they want. Their website also contains more resources and information.
0300 123 1110
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-8pm Saturday, Saturday 11am-4pm
Drinkline is the national alcohol helpline for anyone concerned about their drinking, or someone else's. It is confidential and free to call. Drinkline does not provide individual medical advice, formal counselling or treatment.
02476 630135
Phone hours: Opening times: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm (7.00pm on Tuesdays)
Website: https://www.coventrygp.com/alcohol-addiction
Other:
Address: 8 Ironmonger Row, Coventry, CV1 1FD
The Recovery Partnership is an integrated and recovery-focused treatment service for residents across Coventry and Warwickshire with a drug or alcohol problem. For more details about services the Recovery Partnership provides, see the website above. Under 18s should contact CYPDAS.
01788 578 227
Phone hours: Mon-Thurs 09:00 to 17:00 Friday 09:00 to 16:30
Website: https://www.compass-uk.org/services/warwickshire-cypdas/
Other:
Online referral form ChatHealth confidential text messaging on 07507 331 525
CYPDAS (Children and Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service) Warwickshire provides a free, confidential substance misuse service for children and young people who need support around their own or another person’s drug or alcohol use. The service works with anyone between 5 and 25 years of age in Warwickshire.
02476 630135
Phone hours: Opening times: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm (7.00pm on Tuesdays)
Website: https://www.coventrygp.com/alcohol-addiction
Other:
Address: 8 Ironmonger Row, Coventry, CV1 1FD
The Recovery Partnership is an integrated and recovery-focused treatment service for residents across Coventry and Warwickshire with a drug or alcohol problem. For more details about services the Recovery Partnership provides, see the website above. Under 18s should contact CYPDAS.
01788 578 227
Phone hours: Mon-Thurs 09:00 to 17:00 Friday 09:00 to 16:30
Website: https://www.compass-uk.org/services/warwickshire-cypdas/
Other:
Online referral form ChatHealth confidential text messaging on 07507 331 525
CYPDAS (Children and Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service) Warwickshire provides a free, confidential substance misuse service for children and young people who need support around their own or another person’s drug or alcohol use. The service works with anyone between 5 and 25 years of age in Warwickshire.
0300 999 1212
Phone hours: Open until midnight seven days a week
Website: https://ukna.org/
Other:
Local meetings
The NA Helpline is for people needing support and advice about the nature of drug addiction. Anyone from the using addict, their friends and family members through to drug workers and the press are welcome to call. The helpline advisers are Recovering Addicts, many of whom have used the Helpline themselves.
020 7324 2989
Phone hours: 11am—1pm & 2pm—4pm Monday to Friday
Email: ask@release.org.uk
Website: https://www.release.org.uk/
Other:
Web form
Release provides a free, confidential information and advice service in relation to drugs and drug laws. Help and advice is offered on topics such as effects of drugs, harm reduction and types of treatment. Their legal teams can also answer questions about topics including travelling with prescribed controlled drugs and drug testing in the workplace.
0300 123 6600
Phone hours: 24/7
Email: frank@talktofrank.com
Website: https://www.talktofrank.com/
Other:
Live Chat 2pm-6pm Mon-Sun Text 82111
Frank provides information and confidential advice about drugs. They also provide details of local and national services that provide counselling and treatment in England.
0808 8020 133
Phone hours: 24/7
Website: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/
Other:
Live Chat - confidential advice, information and emotional support, 24 hours a day Group Chat - Live text chatroom to speak to others in similar situations
GamCare is the leading national provider of free information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling or gambling harms. This includes both support for yourself or for a friend or family member. The helpline advisors will be able to listen to what’s going on for you, and can talk through all of the options available to you for support in your local area, online or over the phone. They also have a range of self help resources and further information on their website.
0300 111 7777
Phone hours: 24/7
Website: https://www.sauk.org/
Other:
Face-to-face meetings Contact form
Sexaholics Anonymous is a fellowship with a solution to the problems of lust, pornography, and sex addiction. Their helpline is for those who want to stop their destructive sexual thinking or sexual behaviour.
0800 00 22 00
Phone hours: 7 days a week service. 0900 – 2000 Monday to Friday, 1000 – 1600 Weekends
Email: stopsmoking@quit.org.uk
Website: http://www.quit.org.uk/
Quitline is run by trained counsellors, and is available for those that are seeking practical advice and support to help stop smoking.
+44(0)24 7652 3680
Phone hours: Currently closed due to Covid-19 government restrictions
Services available: Letters and parcels, Foreign currency, Travel services, Broadband and home phone, Swift Card purchase and top up, Global money transfer, Cash deposits and withdrawals, Bill payments, Car tax, Amazon collection point. The Post Office postal address (CV4 7EQ) must not be used to receive personal mail. They strongly recommend important documents (e.g. passports, birth certificates) are sent using recorded delivery, not first or second class postage.
02476572860
Phone hours: (temporary opening times) Tuesday, Thursday 11am-5pm
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/Services/pharmacies/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=13294
Other:
Address: Students' Union Atrium, ground floor, University of Warwick Campus
Medicine, toiletries, cosmetics and dry cleaning services available. When the pharmacy is closed, health advice and information, including details of other local health services is available from NHS 111. The nearest NHS Healthcare and Walk-in Centre is in Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry, CV1 4FH and is open 8am-10pm everyday.
Other:
Opening Times: Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 2.00pm
Serving breakfast rolls and pastries, hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and hot snacks. Our cafe is a safe environment with one way entrance and exit, sanitiser stations, contact free service as much as possible and regular cleaning throughout the day.
Other:
Opening Times: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 12pm-4pm
The Post Office inside Rootes Grocery Store is currently closed.
02476572860
Phone hours: (temporary opening times) Tuesday, Thursday 11am-5pm
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/Services/pharmacies/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=13294
Other:
Address: Students' Union Atrium, ground floor, University of Warwick Campus
Medicine, toiletries, cosmetics and dry cleaning services available. When the pharmacy is closed, health advice and information, including details of other local health services is available from NHS 111. The nearest NHS Healthcare and Walk-in Centre is in Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry, CV1 4FH and is open 8am-10pm everyday.
Other:
Opening Times: Monday - Sunday 8.30am - 3.30pm
03444 111 444
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Website: https://www.coventrycitizensadvice.org.uk/
Other:
Online 'AdviceBuddy' scheme
Citizens' Advice Coventry work over the phone and face to face providing free, impartial, independent and confidential advice. They advise people on their rights and responsibilities - their aim is to help people solve their individual problems and build resilience for the future.
0300 330 1183
Phone hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 – 15:00
Website: https://www.casouthwarwickshire.org.uk/contact/visit/leamington/
Other:
Online resources on www.citizensadvice.org.uk Webchat: www.casouthwarwickshire.org.uk/contact/chat-with-us, Monday - Friday 10am-4pm Online contact form to be connected by email
Warwick District Citizens Advice Bureau is located in Leamington Spa and aims to reach all members of the community, providing the advice people need for the problems they face. They can provide support on the following issues: debt, housing, benefits, employment, consumer, relationships, discrimination. They help people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice.
08085 834333 - Customer Services
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Email: customer.services@coventry.gov.uk
Website: https://www.coventry.gov.uk/
0300 222 0000
Phone hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm Saturday, Sunday and UK bank holidays, 9am to 5:30pm
999 - Emergency calls
Other:
Live chat 101 - Non-emergency calls +44 121 626 5000 - Calls from outside the UK
999 - Emergency calls
Website: https://www.warwickshire.police.uk/
Other:
Online help and information 101- non-emergency enquiries +44 1926 415000 - if calling from abroad
0800 555 111
Phone hours: 24/7
Website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
Other:
Anonymous online form
Crimestoppers is an independent charity working to help communities. You can anonymously contact them with any information regarding a crime. As they are not the police, there is some information that they cannot process - they have advice on their website for if you want to pass on information about these topics, which include benefit fraud and untaxed vehicles.
Website: https://www.visitbritain.com/gb/en
Other:
Things to Do in Warwickshire : https://www.visitengland.com/things-to-do/warwickshire
Visit Britain provides a range of information to help with planning a trip in England, including tips on immigration, studying in Britain, visiting with children, medical information, tipping etiquette etc, as well as many UK holiday destinations.
0808 808 1677
Phone hours: Monday: 9.30am-5pm Tuesday-Thursday: 9.30am-8pm Friday: 9.30am-5pm Saturday and Sunday: 10am -2pm
Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk
Website: https://www.cruse.org.uk/
Cruse Bereavement Care's helpline offers emotional support to anyone affected by bereavement. As well as being able to talk about what you’ve been going through, they can help with exploring different support options. Whilst they are non advisory, they can listen, let you talk and offload, and help you find ways to adapt and cope with your situation. They can also tell you about the other organisations that might be able to provide the kind of support you’re looking for.
0808 164 3332
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9.30am-5.30pm Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am-9.30pm
Email: helpline@sands.org.uk
Website: https://www.sands.org.uk/
Other:
Local support groups, online community, bereavement support app
Sands supports anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth, however long ago it occurred. Ways in which they offer support are bereavement support, practical information relating to decisions required after the death of a baby, information on local Sands group support available, coping with another pregnancy after the death of a baby, advice on supporting a bereaved parent, signposting to other organisations where appropriate.
02476 381878
Email: info@acorncentrewarks.org.uk
Website: https://www.acorncentrewarks.org.uk/
Other:
Alternative Tel: 07884 966464 Address: Riverside, 1 Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4DA
The Acorn Centre in Nuneaton provides counselling to women and men in Warwickshire, on topics such as the after effects of an abortion, coping with baby loss, symptoms of postnatal depression. They also provide support services for unexpected pregnancies and for throughout infertility treatment, as well as free pregnancy tests. Their pregnancy-related counselling services are not exhaustive and also include counselling around negative pregnancy testing, traumatic births, termination for foetal abnormality, parenting skills, relationship support, advice on accessing contraception and sexual health.
0800 282 986
Phone hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm Tuesdays 1pm to 4pm Wednesdays 1pm to 4pm Every evening 7pm to 10pm
Email: contact@childdeathhelpline.org
Website: http://childdeathhelpline.org.uk/
Other:
0808 800 6019 if calling from a mobile
This helpline is for anyone affected by a child’s death, from pre-birth to the death of an adult child, however recently or long ago and whatever the circumstances of the death. Whilst most calls are from parents, you can call as a family member, friend, teacher, emergency services staff or healthcare professional. A caller can talk openly about the child’s life and death as well as their worries and emotions. They are able to listen, support and provide information about local services.
0345 123 2304
Phone hours: Open every day of the year from 10:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 22:00
Email: helpline@tcf.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcf.org.uk/
Other:
Online Helpline Chat
All helpline volunteers are bereaved parents and are there to listen, offer emotional support and an opportunity to talk through your feelings, supply supportive leaflets/newsletters and signpost to other services and useful sources of information. They aim to support similarly bereaved family members who have suffered the death of a child or children of any age and from any cause.
01962 712 690
Email: rosie@naturaldeath.org.uk
Website: http://www.naturaldeath.org.uk/
The NDC provide help, support, advice and guidance with planning a funeral, either for yourself or for someone close to you. They aim to share knowledge, dispel myths, and empower everyone who wants to have the best experience possible when it comes to making arrangements for a funeral.
0800 096 6606
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday 8.30am – 8.30pm
Email: pbssmail@bluecross.org.uk
Website: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-bereavement-and-pet-loss
Other:
Online Contact Form
Blue Cross' Pet Bereavement Support Service is to help those who have lost, or are facing saying goodbye to, a much loved pet and need somebody to talk to. You can call about a pet who has passed away many months or years ago, and you will be able to share all of your feelings with somebody who knows first hand how distressing losing a pet can be.
0845 4500 355
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 10am-1pm
Email: helpline@roadpeace.org
Website: https://www.roadpeace.org/
Other:
Local groups Befriender Service Support Programmes
Road Peace aims to help bereaved families by providing peer support and connecting victims with others similarly affected. Their helpline offers emotional support and practical guidance including information on the post-crash process. They also can guide on ways to cope with the aftermath a road death.
116 123
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday, 24hrs
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: http://www.samaritans.org/
Other:
Postal service - Chris, Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, STIRLING FK8 2SA
Samaritans offer confidential support for anybody who would like to talk to someone about any kind of problem. Topics they can help with include but are not limited to relationship and family problems, bereavement, financial worries, job-related stress, loneliness and isolation, depression, university or study-related stress, painful and/or disabling physical illness suicidal thoughts. They listen and can help callers make sense of their concerns and thoughts. For specific advice, Samaritans may be able to give contact details for organisations that specialise in helping with specific problems and situations.
0300 200 0011, OPTION 1
Phone hours: 24/7
NHS Mental Health Crisis Teams can be called for people experiencing a mental health emergency or another urgent situation. They provide multidisciplinary assessment and if appropriate, intensive support at home as an alternative to hospital admission. Addresses: Yew Tree House, 87 Radford Road, Leamington Spa, CV31 1JQ and Swanswell Point, Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry
0800 58 58 58
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday 5pm-midnight
Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net/
Other:
Webchat
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) has a helpline for "people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support." Calls are taken by trained staff who are there to listen, support, inform and signpost, however they cannot provide a counselling service. On their website they also have many resources and information on signs that someone could be feeling suicidal, what to say to them, how to say it and where to find help.
0800 068 41 41
Phone hours: 9am – 10pm Mon-Fri 2pm – 10pm Sat-Sun
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Website: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
Other:
Text: 07860039967
Papyrus' Hopeline is a confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, as well as anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide. The helpline's advisers work with you to understand why these thoughts of suicide might be present. They also want to provide you with a safe space to talk through anything happening in your life that could be impacting on your or anyone else’s ability to stay safe.
0300 111 5065
Phone hours: 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday
Email: email.support@uksobs.org
Website: https://uksobs.org/
SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide) is for anyone who has been bereaved or affected by suicide. They provide help and support, and their helpline is run by volunteers, most of whom have been bereaved by suicide themselves. They will listen to you and answer any questions you may have, but will not be able to provide any form of counselling.
0800 1111
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday, 9am-midnight (temporary new timings during Covid-19 pandemic)
Website: https://www.childline.org.uk/
Other:
Live Chat Email from online ‘locker’
Childline’s confidential phone and online chat service put you in contact with a counsellor, who will listen and support you with anything you would like to talk about. It is for anyone under 19, is free to use, and can be used to talk about any worry or problem. For support in a crisis, Text Shout to 85258, who will be able to help with urgent issues such as suicidal thoughts, abuse or assault, self-harm, bullying and relationship challenges. For emergency help call 999.
0808 800 2222
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-9pm Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm
Email: askus@familylives.org.uk
Website: http://www.familylives.org.uk
Other:
Online chat 1.30pm-5.30pm every weekday
Family Lives helpline is a service for families in England and Wales, providing emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life. They are able to listen and discuss a caller's particular situation, explore feelings and talk through options going forward. They cannot offer legal or medical advice, but help you to consider specific further organisations.
0808 802 0925
Phone hours: Monday 10am-6pm Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 10am-4pm Wednesday 10am-1pm and 5pm-7pm
Website: https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/
The Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline provides support and advice on anything from dealing with a break-up to going back to work or sorting out child maintenance, benefit or tax credit issues. Their advisers will talk through your options and send you useful information. They also have a lot of information and advice online on issues such as benefits and tax credits, childcare, separation, work, housing and child maintenance.
0800 854 4400
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm
Website: https://www.gov.uk/national-benefit-fraud-hotline
Other:
Textphone: 0800 328 0512
Call the National Benefit Fraud Hotline to report benefit fraud to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). You can also report suspected benefit fraud online or by post.
0300 200 3100
Phone hours: (temporary hours) Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/child-benefit
Other:
Webchat - speak to an adviser online about Child Benefit queries.
Call HMRC for information about eligibility, claiming and stopping Child Benefit, changing your personal details and making a complaint. HMRC can only discuss your claim with you or someone you have authorised as your representative. A partner or someone else can get general advice but they must be authorised to discuss a claim. Have your National Insurance number or Child Benefit number with you when you call.
0800 055 6688
Phone hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Website: https://www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus
Other:
Search tool on website to find your nearest office.
You can contact Jobcentre Plus about new benefit claims, existing benefit claims, changing or cancelling an appointment. Call Jobcentre Plus to make a new claim for Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), including ‘new style’ JSA.
0808 808 4000
Phone hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 8pm
Website: https://www.nationaldebtline.org/
Other:
Webchat with an adviser, Monday to Friday 9am - 8pm. Online contact form to be connected via email.
National Debtline is a charity that gives free and independent advice over the phone and online. Their website contains many guides, resources and fact sheets on dealing with a wide range of debt problems.
0300 123 1100
Phone hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Website: https://www.gov.uk/pay-and-work-rights
Other:
Use the Online Acas Helpline to ask questions. Full A to Z of advice that Acas can give.
Acas provides free and confidential advice to employers, employees and their representatives on employment rights, best practice and policies, and resolving workplace conflict. You can ask Acas about employment rights and responsibilities, pay and the National Minimum Wage, discipline and grievance, contracts and terms and conditions, working time, rest breaks and holiday entitlement equality in the workplace, working for an employment agency or gangmaster, agricultural workers’ rights. You can also make a complaint about your employer or employment agency.
0300 790 6787
Phone hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm
Website: https://www.hse.gov.uk/index.htm
Other:
Online working safely enquiry form
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is a UK government agency responsible for the encouragement, regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare, and for research into occupational risks in Great Britain. They provide, advice, information and guidance to help people manage risks at work. On their website you can report a health and safety issues and contact the incident contact centre.
0345 120 3779
Phone hours: Mon-Fri between 10am and 4pm
Website: https://taxaid.org.uk/
Other:
Online form to be connected via email
TaxAid can help to advise anyone on low income who has been unable to resolve their tax problem with HMRC. As a guideline, a low income is up to about £380 a week before tax for a single person – equivalent to £20,000 per year. Before calling their helpline, visit their website to check whether your query can be resolved by HMRC directly, a Tax Adviser in practice or using one of TaxAid's guides.
+44 (0)24 7652 2280
Phone hours: Monday to Friday 0800-2000, Weekends and Bank Holidays 1000-1800.
Email: studentservices@warwick.ac.uk
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/reception/faq/
Any lost property handed to Student Services (Ground Floor Senate House) can be collected during opening hours. Any valuables (phones, jewellery etc.) are kept until the end of the academic year, clothing is kept for 2 weeks until being donated to charity, bank cards and ID cards are kept for 48 hours before being destroyed, driving licenses and bus passes are kept for one month before being returned to the appropriate business. They will make every attempt to contact you if an item is handed in. If you have lost something and think it might be handed into reception, you can email or fill in a lost property form at the desk and they will let you know if anything arrives.
+44 (0)24 7652 2280
Phone hours: Mon-Fri 0800-2000, Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays | 1000-1800
Email: studentservices@warwick.ac.uk
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/reception/faq/#idcard
Any new or replacement University ID card issued will also work as an Eating at Warwick card. Please be aware a new card may take from 20 minutes to 24 hours for full access to work. For printing purposes, your card will take from 12 hours to 24 hours before it can be used. Replacement ID cards are issued at University House Reception (1000 – 1500 Monday to Friday), and now also at Student Services (Ground Floor Senate House) between 0800 – 2000 Monday to Friday and 1000 – 1800 at the weekends. There will be NO CHARGE to replace lost and stolen University ID cards for both Staff and Students.
+44 (0)24 7652 2280
Phone hours: Mon-Fri 0800-2000, Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays | 1000-1800
Email: studentservices@warwick.ac.uk
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/reception/faq/#losingkeys
If you lose your on-campus room keys, Student Services (Ground Floor Senate House) can provide you with a new bedroom key, free of charge. If you require a spare key, bring photographic I.D. with you. If you find yourself locked out of your bedroom within Student Services opening hours you can visit them to be issued with a spare key.
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01322 619 898
Email: info@allergyuk.org
Website: http://www.allergyuk.org
Other:
Live Chat also available
Allergy UK provides a helpline, support, advice and resources for those with allergic disease. They can give information on symptoms and recommend products that may be beneficial to sufferers. Additionally, through their helpline you can speak to a specialist who can advise on your nearest NHS allergy clinic or consultant.
0125 254 2029
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Email: info@anaphylaxis.org.uk
Website: http://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/
The Anaphylaxis Campaign provides a confidential and anonymous helpline service for both allergy suffers and those who care for them. As well as information and support on a large number of topics, they are able to refer more complex enquires to specialist panels. They also offer free online courses which can provide information on how to manage living with allergies in everyday life, recognising the signs and symptoms of a severe allergic reaction and knowing what to do in an emergency.
0333 150 345
Phone hours: Monday-Wednesday 9am-8pm Thursday-Friday 9am-5pm Saturday-Sunday 10am-4pm
Email: helpline@alzheimers.org.uk
Website: http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
Other:
Live Online Advice service, Face to face support
Alzheimer’s society’s Dementia Connect support line connects you with dementia advisors who can provide personalised advice and support for all kinds of dementia. They can advise on many areas including understanding dementia, treatments, how to get help locally, maintaining independence, financial and legal matters, caring for people with dementia, changes in relationship and behaviour, community care, long-stay care. They offer the option to receive regular calls for continued support, as well as an online community forum to connect with others in similar situations.
0808 808 3000
Phone hours: 24 hour
Email: helpline@alzscot.org
Website: http://www.alzscot.org/
Alzheimer Scotland provides a confidential helpline with information and support for people with dementia, carers, families and professionals in Scotland. They can give information on many areas including understanding dementia, how to get help locally, maintaining independence, financial and legal matters, rights and entitlements, coping with behaviour, community care, long-stay care and anything else to do with dementia. They also can refer more complex queries to expert advisors.
0800 888 6678
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm
Email: helpline@dementiauk.org
Website: http://www.dementiauk.org/
Other:
Contact Form Available Online
Dementia UK’s confidential helpline gives one-to-one emotional support and practical solutions to families, carers, dementia sufferers, people worried about their memory or the memory of a loved one, and professionals working in dementia care, as well as anyone with a question or concern about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. They can advise and give information, and can send out tailored information packs.
0800 5200 520
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-8pm
Email: helpline@versusarthritis.org
Website: http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/
Other:
Send a letter: Helpline, Versus Arthritis, Copeman House, St Mary’s Court, St Mary’s Gate, Chesterfield S41 7TD
Arthritis Care is a charity that provides information and tailored support for people with arthritis and those around them. They cannot provide individual medical advice but their support and information can cover a range of topics including understanding the condition, pain management, self-help and the latest research. The website also provides online resources on the causes and symptoms of arthritis, treatments and exercise, as well as an online community where you can connect with others with similar experiences.
0300 222 5800
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Website: http://www.asthma.org.uk/
Other:
WhatsApp Chat Helpline 07378 606 728, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri
Asthma UK is a helpline that connects you with asthma specialist nurses who provide information and support for people with asthma, their friends and families and healthcare professionals. They can advice on any question and give tailored information about a diagnosis, treatment, managing symptoms and dealing with the side effects of asthma medicines.
0300 330 9256
Email: info@sense.org.uk
Website: http://www.sense.org.uk/
Other:
Write to: Sense Information and Advice, 101 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9LG
Sense can give expert information and support for a wide range of disabled people with a variety of different complex needs. The conditions most relevant to Sense and the people they support are deafblindness and and single sensory impairment. They advice on a range of issues including health and social care, benefits, education, legal rights and entitlements, communication and technology.
0800 132 320
Email: info@deafblind.org.uk
Website: http://deafblind.org.uk/
Other:
Text 07950 008870
Deafblind UK’s Information and Advice Line offers support, advice and guidance from professionals to people living with sight and hearing loss, their carers, family and friends, as well as professionals working with deafblind people.
0303 123 9999
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm Saturday- 9am-5pm
Email: helpline@rnib.org.uk
Website: https://www.rnib.org.uk/
Other:
Online contact form Info Line (spoken information) 0203 432 1488 Face to face counselling
RNIB’s helpline can offer advice, information, practical and emotional support, help and further signposting for blind and partially sighted people.
024 7671 7522
Website: http://www.coventryblind.org.uk/
CRCB provides practical and social support, information, resources training, access to products and technology as well as social activities for blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers in the Coventry area.
0808 800 6000
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Saturday, 9am-1pm
Website: https://breastcancernow.org/
Other:
Online Contact Form to be connected via email
The Breast Cancer Now helpline provides tailored information and specialist support to anyone affected by breast cancer or with queries about breast health. They offer both general information and specific clinical queries. They also have support groups, a community forum and a support app.
0808 800 40 40
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Website: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/
Other:
Online Contact Form to be connected via email Live Chat, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
Cancer Research’s confidential phone line puts you in contact with nurses who can answer questions if you or someone close to you has been affected by cancer - however, they are unable to give a medical opinion or diagnosis.
0808 808 1010
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday-Sunday 10am-1pm
Website: http://www.tenovuscancercare.org.uk/
Other:
Online Contact Form to be connected via email/phone
Tenovus’ support line is for anyone affected by cancer. Their nurses can advise on diagnoses, treatment, side-effects and any other queries, questions, concerns or thoughts. Additionally, through their phone line, they can suggest further support services.
0808 808 0000
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday, 8am-8pm
Website: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/
Other:
Online Contact Form to be connected via email Live Chat, Mon-Sun, 8am-8pm
Macmillan Cancer provides physical, emotional and financial support for anyone affected by cancer, alongside an online community network and face-to-face support groups.
0300 330 0803
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm
Website: http://www.clicsargent.org.uk/
Other:
Online Contact Form to be connected via email Live Chat, Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Postal Address
CLIC is a charity supporting children and young people with cancer, as well as their families, providing clinical, practical, face-to-face, financial and emotional support. Their contact details are for anybody looking for advice, information or support.
0808 800 0004
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Email: support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Website: http://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/
Other:
Live Chat
The Brain Tumour Charity offers listening support, information and help finding other services. The helpline offers a confidential way to ask questions or raise concerns about a diagnosis, treatments, including access to clinical trials, how a brain tumour may affect daily life and how to support a loved one.
08088 010 444
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday, 24hrs
Email: nurse@leukaemiacare.org.uk
Website: http://www.leukaemiacare.org.uk/
Other:
Whatsapp Chat 07500 068065, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Leukaemia Care provides support, information and advice to anyone affected by blood cancer. The phone line can connect you with an expert nurse advisor who can give guidance from diagnosis, to treatment and beyond. Alongside their phone line, their services include one-to-one buddy support, support groups, funding, online webinars and forums, and information booklets.
0800 008 7054 and 07503 682311
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm Tuesday 10am-8pm
Email: support@ovacome.org.uk
Website: http://www.ovacome.org.uk/
Other:
Text 07427390504 Instant Messaging via website Skype ovacome.support
Ovacome provides information and emotional support on all aspects of ovarian cancer, to anyone affected. They also offer a 24 hour online forum and face-to-face support groups. They are unable, however, to provide medical advice.
0808 802 0010
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm
Email: helpline@orchid-cancer.org.uk
Website: https://orchid-cancer.org.uk/
Orchid Cancer provides support and information to those affected by testicular, prostate and penile cancers. Their confidential phone line connects you with a nurse specialist.
0300 330 3311
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday 10am-4pm
Email: hearthelpline@bhf.org.uk
Website: http://www.bhf.org.uk/
Other:
Live chat with a nurse, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
British Heart Foundation has a ‘Heart Helpline’ that provides information from experienced cardiac nurses about any queries or concerns relating to heart and circulatory diseases. Common calls include topics such as understanding medications and their side effects, recovering after a stay in hospital, improving diet and lifestyle, understanding test results, and managing a new or existing diagnosis.
01949 837070
Phone hours: Monday-Saturday, 9am-7pm
Website: http://www.bcpa.co.uk/
British Cardiac Patients Association’s helpline is to support anybody would like to talk through any concerns or worries relating to cardiac health. It connects you with people who have been either patients or carers. The association is a charity that aims to give support, reassurance, information and advice to cardiac patients, their families and carers.
0303 3033 100
Phone hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday, 9am-5pm Tuesday and Wednesday, 8am-6pm Saturday, 10am-1pm
Email: helpline@stroke.org.uk
Website: http://www.stroke.org.uk/
Other:
Post - Stroke Helpline, Stroke Association, Life After Stroke Centre, Church Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8RA
Stroke Association’s ‘Here For You’ Helpline can provide information, practical guidance, advice and peer support from volunteers who have experienced stroke firsthand. They also provide support and a connection for those who are feeling isolated after being affected by a stroke.
0808 808 7777
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Email: advice@carersuk.org
Website: http://www.carersuk.org/
Carers UK provides information and guidance to unpaid carers, covering subjects such as benefits and financial support, carers’ rights in the workplace, how to access support and available services. They can offer more specialist advice by email, and can offer further signposting to other organisations who give support.
0300 123 1053
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 9am- 8pm Sat and Sun, 11am-4pm
Other:
Webchat Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm Online form to be connected via email
Carers Direct can give information to help carers make decisions about personal support needs and the needs of the person being looked after. This includes information on assessments, benefits, direct payments, individual budgets, time off, work or education. It is an NHS service that provides advice, information and support, and they can also further connect you with specialists and local services.
0300 330 9256
Email: info@sense.org.uk
Website: http://www.sense.org.uk/
Other:
Write to: Sense Information and Advice, 101 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9LG
Sense can give expert information and support for a wide range of disabled people with a variety of different complex needs. The conditions most relevant to Sense and the people they support are deafblindness and and single sensory impairment. They advice on a range of issues including health and social care, benefits, education, legal rights and entitlements, communication and technology.
0800 132 320
Email: info@deafblind.org.uk
Website: http://deafblind.org.uk/
Other:
Text 07950 008870
Deafblind UK’s Information and Advice Line offers support, advice and guidance from professionals to people living with sight and hearing loss, their carers, family and friends, as well as professionals working with deafblind people.
0808 800 8880
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Website: http://www.ndcs.org.uk/
Other:
Text 07860 022888 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Live Chat Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Online Contact Form
NDCS provides information and guidance on a range of topics relating to childhood deafness, including education, welfare benefits, technology, issues of discrimination and finding local support. They answer the questions of deaf children and young people and their families, as well as professionals working with them, and can refer callers to a team of experts for specialist advice.
0808 808 0123
Email: information@hearingloss.org.uk
Website: http://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/
Other:
Online contact form to be connected by email Text 07800 000360 Post - Information Line, Action on Hearing Loss, 9 Bakewell Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6XU
Action on Hearing Loss provides information and support for people affected by hearing loss and tinnitus. They will be able to offer further support to suit individual needs, whether it be through local support services, benefits or short or long term care, for example.
0345 123 2399 and 0141 212 8710 (Scotland)
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm
Email: helpline@diabetes.org.uk
Website: http://www.diabetes.org.uk/careline
Other:
Email : helpline.scotland@diabetes.org.uk (Scotland)
Diabetes UK is a support helpline for anyone with diabetes, friends, family, carers and people who are worried they might be at risk. The helpline is confidential and run by experts with counselling skills. They can provide information and advice about the condition, take time to talk through concerns and feelings, and explore emotional, social, psychological or practical difficulties.
0808 808 1111
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm
Email: helpline@mencap.org
Website: https://www.mencap.org.uk/
Other:
Online contact form
Mencap provides support, information and advice for people with learning disabilities, their families and their carers. The helpline is for all queries to do with learning disabilities, including anyone wanting to know about learning disability issues and available local services. Other queries callers could have include benefits, jobs, relationships, funding and housing, for example.
0300 330 9256
Email: info@sense.org.uk
Website: http://www.sense.org.uk/
Other:
Write to: Sense Information and Advice, 101 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9LG
Sense can give expert information and support for a wide range of disabled people with a variety of different complex needs. The conditions most relevant to Sense and the people they support are deafblindness and and single sensory impairment. They advice on a range of issues including health and social care, benefits, education, legal rights and entitlements, communication and technology.
0330 995 0414
Phone hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am-1pm
Email: students@disabilityrightsuk.org
Website: https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/
Disabled Rights UK provides advice to disabled students who are over 16 and studying or wish to study in England, their parents and their carers. This study can be at any level, full time or part-time education or training courses. For Wales or Scotland, they can give general information on the Equality Act, welfare benefits and access to Higher Education. They also have two other helplines, for reporting discrimination (0808 800 0082) and for help on personal budgets (0330 995 0404).
01903 219482
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Email: feedback@independentlives.org
Website: http://www.independentlives.org/
Independent lives provides a range of support services for people with disabilities, support needs and caring responsibilities to enable them to lead full, active and independent lives. They can help people to arrange and manage their own care, support and budgets, as well as providing home care and support through their Care Service. This Care Service (01903 227813, careservice@independentlives.org) can assist with personal care, domestic tasks, community activities and specialist support.
0333 405 4567 (temporarily closed due to Covid-19 pandemic)
Email: helpline@bdadyslexia.org.uk
Website: http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
The BDA Helpline is a free service for people with dyslexia and those supporting them. It offers confidential advice, support and information, as well as a space for dyslexic individuals to share their views and experiences.
01462 454986 (temporarily closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic)
Email: info@dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk
Website: http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/
Other:
Online Contact Form
The Dyspraxia Foundation is a charity that offers help and support to those with dyspraxia and their parents, carers and families. Their aim is to increase understanding of dyspraxia, particularly among professionals, and they have local support groups who distribute information and fund raise.
0808 800 5050
Phone hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-8pm Friday 8.30am-4.30pm Saturday 10am-4pm
Email: helpline@epilepsy.org.uk
Website: https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/
Other:
Text 07479 638071 Online Contact Form
Epilepsy Action’s Helpline is for anybody that would like to talk to a trained advisor about anything to do with epilepsy. They can offer personal advice, support and information. Their other services include a range of learning resources on their website, virtual groups, local volunteer-led branches and a free online community forum.
01494 601 400
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Wednesday 9am-7.30pm
Email: helpline@epilepsysociety.org.uk
Website: http://www.epilepsysociety.org.uk/
Epilepsy Society provides support for people affected by epilepsy and their loved ones. The confidential helpline acts as a listening service which can give up-to-date relevant information (for example, entitlements and financial help) but is unable to give advice or provide specific medical or legal information.
0300 200 0011, OPTION 1
Phone hours: 24/7
NHS Mental Health Crisis Teams can be called for people experiencing a mental health emergency or another urgent situation. They provide multidisciplinary assessment and if appropriate, intensive support at home as an alternative to hospital admission. Addresses: Yew Tree House, 87 Radford Road, Leamington Spa, CV31 1JQ and Swanswell Point, Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry
111
Phone hours: Open 24/7
Website: https://111.nhs.uk/
NHS 111 is to be called if you have an urgent medical problem and are not sure what to do, however it’s not a 999 emergency. On their website you will be able to answers questions about your main symptom, find out when and where to get help and be contacted by a nurse, if needed.
0800 345 7115
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5pm
Email: helpline@patients-association.org.uk
Website: https://www.patients-association.org.uk/
Other:
Live Chat
This service provides specialist information, advice and signposting to help callers ‘make sense of the world of health and social care.’ The advisors cannot give medical or legal advice, but they can answer general questions about all aspects of health and social care.
Email: info@sleep-apnoea-trust.org
Website: http://www.sleep-apnoea-trust.org/
SATA is a charity that works to improve the lives of sleep apnoea patients and their loved ones. Their confidential helpline is email based, and their website has many information links about Sleep Apnoea and living with the condition. They are unable to provide personal medical advice.
0808 808 1111
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm
Email: helpline@mencap.org
Website: https://www.mencap.org.uk/
Other:
Online contact form
Mencap provides support, information and advice for people with learning disabilities, their families and their carers. The helpline is for all queries to do with learning disabilities, including anyone wanting to know about learning disability issues and available local services. Other queries callers could have include benefits, jobs, relationships, funding and housing, for example.
0333 405 4567 (temporarily closed due to Covid-19 pandemic)
Email: helpline@bdadyslexia.org.uk
Website: http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
The BDA Helpline is a free service for people with dyslexia and those supporting them. It offers confidential advice, support and information, as well as a space for dyslexic individuals to share their views and experiences.
0300 666 0126 (Family Support Line)
Email: support@thecbf.org.uk
Website: http://www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk
CBF is a charity that provides support for families and professionals caring for those with severe learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge. For families, services they provide include telephone and email support from a support worker, a carers’ email network and a family linking scheme.
0344 576 5326
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday, 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm, 7pm-9pm
Website: http://www.meassociation.org.uk/
Other:
Online Contact Form to be connected by email
The ME Association provides support, information and practical advice for people, families and carers affected by Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS). They are able to connect callers to local support groups and NHS specialist services.
01708 576250
Phone hours: Monday, 11am-1pm
Website: http://www.nmec.org.uk/
National M.E. Centre is a charity that offers advice, support and information from a Specialist Support Worker to ME sufferers and their families by appointment.
0808 800 3344
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Email: helpline@meningitis.org
Website: https://www.meningitis.org/
Other:
Live Chat Online 'Get In Touch' Form Telephone befriending service
The MRF Support Team can answer any questions about meningitis and septicaemia and their effects on anyone affected by them. They offer support to families and individuals, including during recovery from after effects. Their website has many resources and information, including a symptoms checker.
0808 80 10 388
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Email: helpline@meningitisnow.org
Website: https://www.meningitisnow.org/
Other:
Post: Helpline, Meningitis Now, Fern House, Daniels Industrial Estate, Bath Rd, Stroud, GL5 3TJ Social Media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Meningitis Now's helpline provides a listening service, an information and emotional support service. They provide many different methods of accessing support, including resources, a young person's support programme, financial support, online events and peer support. The helpline can be used by people either affected by meningitis, or anyone that has any questions, for example, on the signs, symptoms, or vaccines. They are unable to give medical advice or diagnose. If you suspect someone has meningitis or septicaemia, get medical help immediately by contacting your GP or NHS 111, in an emergency dial 999 or go to your nearest accident and emergency department.
0808 800 8000
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-7pm
Email: helpline@mssociety.org.uk
Website: https://www.mssociety.org.uk/
The MS Society Helpline gives emotional support and information to anyone living with MS. They are able to answer questions, put you in contact with a specialist MS nurse, give medical advice. They also have online resources and information about further support such as local support groups and financial help.
Email: hello@parkinsons.org.uk
Website: https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/
Other:
Text relay: 18001 0808 800 0303
Parkinson's UK offers a range of support to those with Parkinson's and people supporting those who do. They can offer advice, specialist support and information. Their support extends to include financial and technological support, and their website has many resources and information.
0808 802 0002
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 10am-12pm, 6pm-8pm
Email: help@stamma.org
Website: https://stamma.org/
Other:
Webchat
Stamma's support services include a helpline, where callers can ask questions, talk about any concerns or queries, practise a technique, job interview simulation, or gain confidence over the phone. The service is confidential, anonymous and staffed by volunteers, all with some experience of stammering.
0300 304 7000 (temporarily closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic)
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday, 4:30pm-10:30pm
Email: support@sane.org.uk
Website: http://www.sane.org.uk/
Other:
Call 07984 967708 and leave a message to be called back TextCare
SANE provides care and emotional support, guidance and information to anybody affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. They can provide ongoing support to help people alleviate a crisis phase or get through difficult services, they aim to improve the quality of life for people affected in any way by mental illness.
0300 123 3393
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Website: http://www.mind.org.uk/
Other:
Text 86463 Post: Mind Infoline, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FS
Mind’s confidential Infoline offers information and signposting for anybody with a mental health problem and for people who are supporting somebody else. Callers can talk about topics such as the types of mental health problems, where to get help, treatment options and advocacy services.
03444 775774
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9.30am-5.30pm
Email: support@anxietyuk.org.uk
Website: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
Other:
Text 07537 416905 Live Chat Service Therapy On Demand Service
Anxiety UK is a charity providing an online Therapy on demand support service, which including therapy types such as Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Clinical Hypnotherapy. They provide advice, support and information on anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression conditions. There is support for those with stress and mild anxiety as well as help and assistance for those with more severe and longstanding issues.
024 7667 1090
Phone hours: 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Email: enquiries@covwarkpt.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt
Other:
Address: IAPT, Central Booking Service City of Coventry Health Centre Paybody Building, 2 Stoney Stanton Road Coventry CV1 4FS
IAPT services are for people with mild, moderate and moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety or depression living in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire. Mild symptoms can include feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Their website has many useful self-help resources, and their therapists and counsellors are able to help with any advice and guidance someone may need.
0300 7729844
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday 10am-10pm
Email: sarah@nopanic.org.uk
Website: https://nopanic.org.uk/
Other:
You can access the crisis message 24hrs a day by calling 01952 680835 You can also leave a message on their website using the chat feature
No Panic offers advice, support, recovery programs and help for people living with phobias, OCD and any other anxiety-based disorders. Resources on their website include sections on anxiety in the workplace, carers, muscle relaxation technique, breathing animation and body scan relaxation. They also have a symptoms checker and a self-help app. During the night, a crisis message is played, which is a recorded breathing exercise that can help you through a panic attack and help with diaphragmatic breathing.
0800 616 171
Phone hours: 24/7
Website: https://www.mhm.org.uk/
Other:
Webchat
MHM's Support Matters Helpline provides emotional support, advice and guidance to those registered with a GP in Coventry and Warwickshire. They also have helplines for other locations across England. You can use the helpline if you're feeling low, anxious or stressed, in extreme emotional distress, you're caring for someone and need support, you need advice, are feeling isolated or just want a chat. The helpline staff can offer practical advice and are training in counselling skills.
Text YM to 85258
Phone hours: 24/7
Website: https://youngminds.org.uk/
Although Young Minds does not have a helpline, they have a Crisis Messenger service for young people experiencing a mental health crisis, which is answered by trained volunteers, supported by experienced clinical supervisors. If you are in an emergency and there is a risk to life, call 999. Their website also hosts a range of guides and resources for those who want to know more about how they're feeling, get information about a mental health condition or find out what support is available to them.
0808 802 5544
Phone hours: 9:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
Website: https://youngminds.org.uk/
Other:
Email via an online contact form Webchat (not advisory or a listening service, only signposting)
The Young Minds' Parents' Helpline offers practical advice, emotional support and signposting for parents and carers who are worried about a child or young person (25 years or younger). They connect you with a trained adviser who can listen and talk through concerns before giving practical advice on what to do next. They can also arrange for a further consultation with a mental health professional.
Email: info@bipolaruk.org
Website: https://www.bipolaruk.org/
Other:
Chatbot on website - book to talk to the Peer Support Line by typing "I want to speak to someone"
Bipolar UK's Peer support line offers practical information, advice and support for those with bipolar disorder and for people who support loved ones. You can arrange a phone call via the chat bot on their website, and you can request to be put in contact with somebody who has been affected by the illness themselves. The phone call is for talking through any issues on your mind and helping to find a way forward, with a focus on self management and using coping strategies to stay well. Their website also has a lot of useful information about managing bipolar disorder and how to support yourself or a loved one, as well as an online community forum.
0808 189 5260
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday 4pm-11pm
Email: students@themix.org.uk
Website: https://studentspace.org.uk/
Other:
Text ‘STUDENT’ to 85258 - 24/7 Webchat
Student Spare provides access to dedicated support services for students, by phone or text, information and tools to help students through the challenges of coronavirus and help for students to find support available at their place of study. They can also provide support for other concerns such as mental health, suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, loneliness, studies, worries about money or relationships.
0300 123 3393
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Website: http://www.mind.org.uk/
Other:
Text 86463 Post: Mind Infoline, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FS
Mind’s confidential Infoline offers information and signposting for anybody with a mental health problem and for people who are supporting somebody else. Callers can talk about topics such as the types of mental health problems, where to get help, treatment options and advocacy services.
0300 5000 927
Phone hours: Monday- Friday, 9:30am-4pm
Email: advice@rethink.org
Website: https://www.rethink.org/
Other:
Web chat: 10am-1pm Mon-Fri Post: RAIS, PO Box 17106, Birmingham, B9 9LL
Rethink offers advice and information on issues such as access to mental health and social care, treatments and conditions, carers rights, medical records and confidentiality, mental health law, welfare benefits and employment issues. Their advice service phone line offers practical help on issues such as the Mental Health Act, community care, living with mental illness, medication and care.
0300 304 7000 (temporarily closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic)
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday, 4:30pm-10:30pm
Email: support@sane.org.uk
Website: http://www.sane.org.uk/
Other:
Call 07984 967708 and leave a message to be called back TextCare
SANE provides care and emotional support, guidance and information to anybody affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. They can provide ongoing support to help people alleviate a crisis phase or get through difficult services, they aim to improve the quality of life for people affected in any way by mental illness.
116 123
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday, 24hrs
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: http://www.samaritans.org/
Other:
Postal service - Chris, Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, STIRLING FK8 2SA
Samaritans offer confidential support for anybody who would like to talk to someone about any kind of problem. Topics they can help with include but are not limited to relationship and family problems, bereavement, financial worries, job-related stress, loneliness and isolation, depression, university or study-related stress, painful and/or disabling physical illness suicidal thoughts. They listen and can help callers make sense of their concerns and thoughts. For specific advice, Samaritans may be able to give contact details for organisations that specialise in helping with specific problems and situations.
024 7667 1090
Phone hours: 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Email: enquiries@covwarkpt.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt
Other:
Address: IAPT, Central Booking Service City of Coventry Health Centre Paybody Building, 2 Stoney Stanton Road Coventry CV1 4FS
IAPT services are for people with mild, moderate and moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety or depression living in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire. Mild symptoms can include feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Their website has many useful self-help resources, and their therapists and counsellors are able to help with any advice and guidance someone may need.
Text YM to 85258
Phone hours: 24/7
Website: https://youngminds.org.uk/
Although Young Minds does not have a helpline, they have a Crisis Messenger service for young people experiencing a mental health crisis, which is answered by trained volunteers, supported by experienced clinical supervisors. If you are in an emergency and there is a risk to life, call 999. Their website also hosts a range of guides and resources for those who want to know more about how they're feeling, get information about a mental health condition or find out what support is available to them.
0808 802 5544
Phone hours: 9:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
Website: https://youngminds.org.uk/
Other:
Email via an online contact form Webchat (not advisory or a listening service, only signposting)
The Young Minds' Parents' Helpline offers practical advice, emotional support and signposting for parents and carers who are worried about a child or young person (25 years or younger). They connect you with a trained adviser who can listen and talk through concerns before giving practical advice on what to do next. They can also arrange for a further consultation with a mental health professional.
0300 304 7000 (temporarily closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic)
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday, 4:30pm-10:30pm
Email: support@sane.org.uk
Website: http://www.sane.org.uk/
Other:
Call 07984 967708 and leave a message to be called back TextCare
SANE provides care and emotional support, guidance and information to anybody affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. They can provide ongoing support to help people alleviate a crisis phase or get through difficult services, they aim to improve the quality of life for people affected in any way by mental illness.
0845 838 2040
Website: https://eating-disorders.org.uk/
Other:
Contact Form for recovery or training guidance
The National Centre for Eating Disorders' website contains a large range of information and resources for people with questions about anorexia, bulimia, binge and compulsive eating, body image issues and weight struggles. They offer counselling appointments with an eating disorder specialist, assessments and recovery workshops.
0808 801 0677
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 12pm-8pm Saturday-Sunday 4pm-8pm
Email: help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Website: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
Other:
Studentline: 0808 801 0811, studentline@beateatingdisorders.org.uk Youthline: 0808 801 0711, fyp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Beat's helplines provide support and information about eating disorders. They connect you with a trained support worker who provides a supportive space to explore your feelings and thoughts as well as information and guidance in exploring your options, including NHS treatment, private therapy, support from charitable organisations, peer support or self-help. Their website also has downloadable resources, treatment options and recovery stories.
01708 765200
Email: info@supportline.org.uk
Website: https://www.supportline.org.uk/
Other:
Post: PO Box 2860, Romford, Essex, RM7 1JA
SupportLine gives confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults on any issue. It is particularly aimed at those who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at risk groups and victims of any form of abuse. Much of their work involves supporting survivors of childhood sexual, emotional and physical abuse. They help callers to develop healthy and positive coping strategies, self esteem and strength.
0300 111 0101
Phone hours: 9am-midnight Monday-Sunday
Website: http://www.premierlifeline.org.uk/
Premier Lifeline: the National Christian Helpline is a confidential telephone helpline offering a listening ear, emotional and spiritual support from a Christian perspective, prayer and signposting for the lonely, isolated, distressed and those spiritually in need.
0300 7729844
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday 10am-10pm
Email: sarah@nopanic.org.uk
Website: https://nopanic.org.uk/
Other:
You can access the crisis message 24hrs a day by calling 01952 680835 You can also leave a message on their website using the chat feature
No Panic offers advice, support, recovery programs and help for people living with phobias, OCD and any other anxiety-based disorders. Resources on their website include sections on anxiety in the workplace, carers, muscle relaxation technique, breathing animation and body scan relaxation. They also have a symptoms checker and a self-help app. During the night, a crisis message is played, which is a recorded breathing exercise that can help you through a panic attack and help with diaphragmatic breathing.
03332 127890
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 10am-4.45pm
Website: https://www.ocduk.org/
Other:
Online contact form to be connected by email
OCD UK's advice line is for anyone with a query about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Their website contains many self-help resources and information links for people with OCD and for those who are supporting somebody with OCD, as well as details of local OCD support groups.
0845 390 6232 or 020 7253 2664
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9.30am-8pm
Email: support@ocdaction.org.uk
Website: https://www.ocdaction.org.uk/
Other:
Local support groups
The OCD Action helplines offer help, information and support for people with OCD, carers and anyone who is concerned that they, or their friends or relatives, may have OCD or a related disorder. They connect you with a trained volunteer who usually has personal experience with OCD, and they can listen supportively, inform about effective NHS treatment choices and guide on how to access these treatments. They can send you free information packs and leaflets, and can provide ongoing support if you're about to start treatment. They are unable to provide a diagnosis or recommend specific treatments.
01225 571740
Email: info@topuk.org
Website: https://www.topuk.org/
Other:
Online contact form Text 07907 344669
Triumph Over Phobia is a charity specialising in supported self help for sufferers of phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder and other related anxiety disorders. Their website has information on a range of mental health and OCD organisations as well as anxiety disorder information. You can also find guidance on seeking professional help and medication. They run a network of weekly, supported self-help groups which delivery a model of Behaviour Therapy.
0300 304 7000 (temporarily closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic)
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday, 4:30pm-10:30pm
Email: support@sane.org.uk
Website: http://www.sane.org.uk/
Other:
Call 07984 967708 and leave a message to be called back TextCare
SANE provides care and emotional support, guidance and information to anybody affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. They can provide ongoing support to help people alleviate a crisis phase or get through difficult services, they aim to improve the quality of life for people affected in any way by mental illness.
0300 123 3393
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Website: http://www.mind.org.uk/
Other:
Text 86463 Post: Mind Infoline, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FS
Mind’s confidential Infoline offers information and signposting for anybody with a mental health problem and for people who are supporting somebody else. Callers can talk about topics such as the types of mental health problems, where to get help, treatment options and advocacy services.
03444 775774
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9.30am-5.30pm
Email: support@anxietyuk.org.uk
Website: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
Other:
Text 07537 416905 Live Chat Service Therapy On Demand Service
Anxiety UK is a charity providing an online Therapy on demand support service, which including therapy types such as Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Clinical Hypnotherapy. They provide advice, support and information on anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression conditions. There is support for those with stress and mild anxiety as well as help and assistance for those with more severe and longstanding issues.
0300 7729844
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday 10am-10pm
Email: sarah@nopanic.org.uk
Website: https://nopanic.org.uk/
Other:
You can access the crisis message 24hrs a day by calling 01952 680835 You can also leave a message on their website using the chat feature
No Panic offers advice, support, recovery programs and help for people living with phobias, OCD and any other anxiety-based disorders. Resources on their website include sections on anxiety in the workplace, carers, muscle relaxation technique, breathing animation and body scan relaxation. They also have a symptoms checker and a self-help app. During the night, a crisis message is played, which is a recorded breathing exercise that can help you through a panic attack and help with diaphragmatic breathing.
01225 571740
Email: info@topuk.org
Website: https://www.topuk.org/
Other:
Online contact form Text 07907 344669
Triumph Over Phobia is a charity specialising in supported self help for sufferers of phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder and other related anxiety disorders. Their website has information on a range of mental health and OCD organisations as well as anxiety disorder information. You can also find guidance on seeking professional help and medication. They run a network of weekly, supported self-help groups which delivery a model of Behaviour Therapy.
03444 775774
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9.30am-5.30pm
Email: support@anxietyuk.org.uk
Website: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
Other:
Text 07537 416905 Live Chat Service Therapy On Demand Service
Anxiety UK is a charity providing an online Therapy on demand support service, which including therapy types such as Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Clinical Hypnotherapy. They provide advice, support and information on anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression conditions. There is support for those with stress and mild anxiety as well as help and assistance for those with more severe and longstanding issues.
01788 551919
Website: http://assisttraumacare.org.uk/
Other:
Online contact form to be connected for email support
Assist Trauma Care offers therapy to adults, children and families affected by a wide range of traumatic occurrences. Their therapists work with both the symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and also with Traumatic Bereavement and Grief, and are trained to help sufferers rebuild their lives and move on following a traumatic experience that has impacted them.
0300 123 3393
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Website: http://www.mind.org.uk/
Other:
Text 86463 Post: Mind Infoline, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FS
Mind’s confidential Infoline offers information and signposting for anybody with a mental health problem and for people who are supporting somebody else. Callers can talk about topics such as the types of mental health problems, where to get help, treatment options and advocacy services.
Text YM to 85258
Phone hours: 24/7
Website: https://youngminds.org.uk/
Although Young Minds does not have a helpline, they have a Crisis Messenger service for young people experiencing a mental health crisis, which is answered by trained volunteers, supported by experienced clinical supervisors. If you are in an emergency and there is a risk to life, call 999. Their website also hosts a range of guides and resources for those who want to know more about how they're feeling, get information about a mental health condition or find out what support is available to them.
0300 304 7000 (temporarily closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic)
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday, 4:30pm-10:30pm
Email: support@sane.org.uk
Website: http://www.sane.org.uk/
Other:
Call 07984 967708 and leave a message to be called back TextCare
SANE provides care and emotional support, guidance and information to anybody affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. They can provide ongoing support to help people alleviate a crisis phase or get through difficult services, they aim to improve the quality of life for people affected in any way by mental illness.
116 123
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday, 24hrs
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: http://www.samaritans.org/
Other:
Postal service - Chris, Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, STIRLING FK8 2SA
Samaritans offer confidential support for anybody who would like to talk to someone about any kind of problem. Topics they can help with include but are not limited to relationship and family problems, bereavement, financial worries, job-related stress, loneliness and isolation, depression, university or study-related stress, painful and/or disabling physical illness suicidal thoughts. They listen and can help callers make sense of their concerns and thoughts. For specific advice, Samaritans may be able to give contact details for organisations that specialise in helping with specific problems and situations.
0808 802 5544
Phone hours: 9:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
Website: https://youngminds.org.uk/
Other:
Email via an online contact form Webchat (not advisory or a listening service, only signposting)
The Young Minds' Parents' Helpline offers practical advice, emotional support and signposting for parents and carers who are worried about a child or young person (25 years or younger). They connect you with a trained adviser who can listen and talk through concerns before giving practical advice on what to do next. They can also arrange for a further consultation with a mental health professional.
Text YM to 85258
Phone hours: 24/7
Website: https://youngminds.org.uk/
Although Young Minds does not have a helpline, they have a Crisis Messenger service for young people experiencing a mental health crisis, which is answered by trained volunteers, supported by experienced clinical supervisors. If you are in an emergency and there is a risk to life, call 999. Their website also hosts a range of guides and resources for those who want to know more about how they're feeling, get information about a mental health condition or find out what support is available to them.
03457 30 40 30
Phone hours: 8am-6pm Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Saturday 9am-4pm Sunday
Email: info@bpas.org
Website: https://www.bpas.org/
If you have an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy, BPAS can help with specialist counselling, advice and abortion treatment. They also provide miscarriage care, STI testing and fetal anomaly care.
02476 381878
Email: info@acorncentrewarks.org.uk
Website: https://www.acorncentrewarks.org.uk/
Other:
Alternative Tel: 07884 966464 Address: Riverside, 1 Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4DA
The Acorn Centre in Nuneaton provides counselling to women and men in Warwickshire, on topics such as the after effects of an abortion, coping with baby loss, symptoms of postnatal depression. They also provide support services for unexpected pregnancies and for throughout infertility treatment, as well as free pregnancy tests. Their pregnancy-related counselling services are not exhaustive and also include counselling around negative pregnancy testing, traumatic births, termination for foetal abnormality, parenting skills, relationship support, advice on accessing contraception and sexual health.
0300 666 0006
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 10am-2.30pm
Website: https://www.adoptionuk.org/
Other:
Online forum for peer-to-peer support
Adoption UK's helpline advisers offer practical suggestions, information and encouragement, or can help you find specialist help. They will be able to help with any difficulties on a range of adoption-related issues at any point in the process.
020 8447 4753
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 10am-1pm, with "call-backs" made until 4pm
Email: info@icacentre.org.uk
Website: http://www.icacentre.org.uk/
Other:
Online Enquiry Form
IAC is able to give advice to birth relatives who are seeking information about adopted adults, as well as to adopted adults themselves who are seeking their records and/or wish to have contact with their birth relatives. They cannot offer legal advice, however, IAC's advisers can answer any query relating to adopting a child, including the process involved in adopting from abroad, eligibility issues and the differences in adopting from the UK.
02476 381878
Email: info@acorncentrewarks.org.uk
Website: https://www.acorncentrewarks.org.uk/
Other:
Alternative Tel: 07884 966464 Address: Riverside, 1 Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4DA
The Acorn Centre in Nuneaton provides counselling to women and men in Warwickshire, on topics such as the after effects of an abortion, coping with baby loss, symptoms of postnatal depression. They also provide support services for unexpected pregnancies and for throughout infertility treatment, as well as free pregnancy tests. Their pregnancy-related counselling services are not exhaustive and also include counselling around negative pregnancy testing, traumatic births, termination for foetal abnormality, parenting skills, relationship support, advice on accessing contraception and sexual health.
0121 323 5025
Phone hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-4pm
Email: support@fertilitynetworkuk.org
Website: https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/
Fertility Network UK's support line helps those dealing with fertility issues, by answering their questions and supporting them through any emotion they may be struggling with. The adviser is a former fertility nurse who is able to provide advice, information, support and understanding.
0800 040 7675
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Email: enquiries@fosterline.info
Website: https://www.fosterline.info/
Other:
Callback service, Textphone service for the hard of hearing
Fosterline is an impartial source of advice, information and support for current foster carers as well as those looking to become a foster carer. They can support on a range of issues, for example, managing relationships with your fostering service, questions about finance, training, supervision and support, or even discussing an allegation or complaint made against you.
03457 30 40 30
Phone hours: 8am-6pm Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Saturday 9am-4pm Sunday
Email: info@bpas.org
Website: https://www.bpas.org/
If you have an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy, BPAS can help with specialist counselling, advice and abortion treatment. They also provide miscarriage care, STI testing and fetal anomaly care.
02476 381878
Email: info@acorncentrewarks.org.uk
Website: https://www.acorncentrewarks.org.uk/
Other:
Alternative Tel: 07884 966464 Address: Riverside, 1 Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4DA
The Acorn Centre in Nuneaton provides counselling to women and men in Warwickshire, on topics such as the after effects of an abortion, coping with baby loss, symptoms of postnatal depression. They also provide support services for unexpected pregnancies and for throughout infertility treatment, as well as free pregnancy tests. Their pregnancy-related counselling services are not exhaustive and also include counselling around negative pregnancy testing, traumatic births, termination for foetal abnormality, parenting skills, relationship support, advice on accessing contraception and sexual health.
0808 164 3332
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9.30am-5.30pm Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am-9.30pm
Email: helpline@sands.org.uk
Website: https://www.sands.org.uk/
Other:
Local support groups, online community, bereavement support app
Sands supports anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth, however long ago it occurred. Ways in which they offer support are bereavement support, practical information relating to decisions required after the death of a baby, information on local Sands group support available, coping with another pregnancy after the death of a baby, advice on supporting a bereaved parent, signposting to other organisations where appropriate.
03457 30 40 30
Phone hours: 8am-6pm Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Saturday 9am-4pm Sunday
Email: info@bpas.org
Website: https://www.bpas.org/
If you have an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy, BPAS can help with specialist counselling, advice and abortion treatment. They also provide miscarriage care, STI testing and fetal anomaly care.
Website: https://www.brook.org.uk/
Brook provides sexual health and wellbeing services for under 25s including contraception, counselling, gender identity support, HIV support, pregnancy advice, STI treatment and sexual assault centres. They also have a wide range of information and advice available on their website relating to STIs, contraception, pregnancy, abuse, gender, sex, relationships, sexuality, wellbeing and staying safe online.
02476 381878
Email: info@acorncentrewarks.org.uk
Website: https://www.acorncentrewarks.org.uk/
Other:
Alternative Tel: 07884 966464 Address: Riverside, 1 Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4DA
The Acorn Centre in Nuneaton provides counselling to women and men in Warwickshire, on topics such as the after effects of an abortion, coping with baby loss, symptoms of postnatal depression. They also provide support services for unexpected pregnancies and for throughout infertility treatment, as well as free pregnancy tests. Their pregnancy-related counselling services are not exhaustive and also include counselling around negative pregnancy testing, traumatic births, termination for foetal abnormality, parenting skills, relationship support, advice on accessing contraception and sexual health.
024 7671 4199
Phone hours: 7.30pm-9.30pm Tuesday and Friday 24/7 Automated service available outside these times
Email: admin@cwfriend.co.uk
Website: https://cid.coventry.gov.uk/kb5/coventry/directory/service.page?id=2fxYx7jp4rY
Other:
Coffee Afternoon 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month Twitter: @CW_Friend
Friend provides a helpline, advice, information, support, friendship and counselling for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans or who are confused about their sexuality. They also offer advice through their email system, support groups and socials. Their volunteers are not professional counsellors, but are trained in listening and empathy.
0800 0502020
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm
Email: info@stonewall.org.uk
Website: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/
Other:
By post: Stonewall, 192 St. John Street, London, EC1V 4JY Online Contact Form
Stonewall offer an information and support service for anyone in the LGBT community with a question or problem. They are non advisory but will be able to signpost you to other organisations who provide counselling services and legal advice.
0300 330 0630
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday 10am-10pm
Email: chris@switchboard.lgbt
Website: https://switchboard.lgbt/
Other:
Webchat
Switchboard operates a confidential helpline that puts you in touch with a volunteer, who self-defines as LGBT+, and who can provide information, support and referrals for lesbians, gay men and bisexual and trans people, and for anyone who is considering issues around their sexuality and/or gender identity. Examples of topics callers ask about are information about support groups, contact details for an LGBT-friendly therapist, support for a victim of abuse - however, you will be able to talk about any other topic that is on your mind, such as coming out, family problems or safer sex and sexual health.
0300 688 0368
Website: https://www.fflag.org.uk/
Other:
Post: FFLAG, PO Box 495, Little Stoke, Bristol, BS34 9AP
FFLAG's confidential helpline provides support, reassurance and information to parents and families and their LGBT+ members. They provide empathy and support as well as their own experience as parents in helping with the emotions that can arise when a family member comes out as LGBT. Their website contains a large range of informative links and resources, including a web portal for the bisexual community, trans support and LGBT domestic abuse support.
020 7833 1674 - Office
Email: office@londonfriend.org.uk
Website: https://londonfriend.org.uk/
London Friend is a LGBT Mental Health and Wellbeing Charity offering support to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer people. They can offer support in the form of counselling, drug and alcohol support, sexual health support, domestic abuse counselling, social and support groups and support for LGBT refugees and asylum seekers. They do not have a helpline but have a large range of resources and information on their website.
0345 3 30 30 30
Email: info@lgbt.foundation
Website: http://lgbt.foundation/
LGBT Foundation is a charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities. Their support services can be used to talk about relationships, coming out, family issues, finding out legal rights, reporting a hate crime or just to talk about something on your mind. They offer services such as face to face counselling, a befriending scheme, a sexual health programme and advice surgeries. Their website contains a large number of informative resources, guides and tips.
Website: https://www.brook.org.uk/
Brook provides sexual health and wellbeing services for under 25s including contraception, counselling, gender identity support, HIV support, pregnancy advice, STI treatment and sexual assault centres. They also have a wide range of information and advice available on their website relating to STIs, contraception, pregnancy, abuse, gender, sex, relationships, sexuality, wellbeing and staying safe online.
Email: hello@sexwise.org.uk
Website: https://www.sexwise.org.uk/
Sexwise is run by Public Health England, and is a programme giving advice about contraception, pregnancy, STIs and pleasure. They provide information about finding your nearest STI testing/contraception clinics, unplanned pregnancies, sexual wellbeing, STIs and planning a pregnancy.
Website: https://www.brook.org.uk/
Brook provides sexual health and wellbeing services for under 25s including contraception, counselling, gender identity support, HIV support, pregnancy advice, STI treatment and sexual assault centres. They also have a wide range of information and advice available on their website relating to STIs, contraception, pregnancy, abuse, gender, sex, relationships, sexuality, wellbeing and staying safe online.
02476417158
Phone hours: Pharmacy: Mon-Wed 09:00 - 17:30 Thurs-Sat 09:00-18:00 Sun 10:00-16:00
Website: https://www.boots.com/morning-after-pill
Other:
Address: 11 Cannon Park Centre, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 7EH
Boots pharmacists will be able to advise on emergency contraceptive options, as well as offer any help or support you may need. You will be able to get the morning after pill free if it is prescribed by your GP or a sexual health/contraception clinic. The morning after pill can be taken up to five days after unprotected sex, depending on which type of pill you choose.
02476572860
Phone hours: (temporary opening times) Tuesday, Thursday 11am-5pm
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/Services/pharmacies/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=13294
Other:
Address: Students' Union Atrium, ground floor, University of Warwick Campus
Medicine, toiletries, cosmetics and dry cleaning services available. When the pharmacy is closed, health advice and information, including details of other local health services is available from NHS 111. The nearest NHS Healthcare and Walk-in Centre is in Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry, CV1 4FH and is open 8am-10pm everyday.
01926 562160
Phone hours: Staffed 24/7
Email: info@blueskycentre.org.uk
Website: https://blueskycentre.org.uk/
Other:
Location: George Elliot Hospital
The Blue Sky Centre SARC is located in the grounds of George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, College Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7DJ. They provide coordinated, forensic, medical and aftercare services to men and women over 18 living in Coventry & Warwickshire who have experienced rape or sexual assault, recent or non-recent - including immediate support, medical care and optional police intervention. They are crisis workers available, and they also offer sexual health referrals and emergency contraception.
0300 123 7123
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-8pm
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/for-your-body/sexual-health/
The National Sexual Health Helpline is run by Public Health England and is for anybody who would like to talk to someone about a sexual health issue.
0808 802 1221
Phone hours: 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm, Saturday and Sunday
Email: info@tht.org.uk
Website: https://www.tht.org.uk/
Other:
Post: THT Direct Terrence Higgins Trust 314-320 Gray’s Inn Road London WC1X 8DP
THT's helpline's advisers can provide emotional support for people worried about their sexual health or those who have concerns about living with HIV. They can help you find and access local services, provide information packs, and give guidance on HIV and other STI testing. They can send out HIV and Chlamydia self test kits as well as condoms, and answer any questions about improving sexual health.
0208 741 1879
Email: info@naz.org.uk
Website: http://www.naz.org.uk/
Other:
To book a counselling appointment, contact elaine@naz.org.uk, 07472 822725
NAZ is a BAME-led sexual health agency working to address sexual health inequalities in BAME communities. They provide a service designed to support people living with HIV, offering 1:1 peer support, group support, counselling and welfare advocacy across 5 groups: NAZ Latina, NAZ Africa, NAZ South Asia, Muslims in the City and NAZ Vidas. They offer counselling and psychotherapy to those experiencing difficulties with their sexuality, sexual health and relationships.
0207 713 044
Phone hours: 10:00 - 4:00 From Monday to Friday
Email: info@positivelyuk.org
Website: https://positivelyuk.org/
Positively UK is a national organisation which aims to protect the health and well-being of people living with HIV by providing tailored peer support and information to people living with HIV to effectively manage any aspect of their diagnosis, care and life with HIV. Their website includes relevant information and workshops for dealing with a diagnosis, a women's space, a section for under 30s and a section about gay men's wellbeing.
024 7671 4199
Phone hours: 7.30pm-9.30pm Tuesday and Friday 24/7 Automated service available outside these times
Email: admin@cwfriend.co.uk
Website: https://cid.coventry.gov.uk/kb5/coventry/directory/service.page?id=2fxYx7jp4rY
Other:
Coffee Afternoon 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month Twitter: @CW_Friend
Friend provides a helpline, advice, information, support, friendship and counselling for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans or who are confused about their sexuality. They also offer advice through their email system, support groups and socials. Their volunteers are not professional counsellors, but are trained in listening and empathy.
0800 0502020
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm
Email: info@stonewall.org.uk
Website: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/
Other:
By post: Stonewall, 192 St. John Street, London, EC1V 4JY Online Contact Form
Stonewall offer an information and support service for anyone in the LGBT community with a question or problem. They are non advisory but will be able to signpost you to other organisations who provide counselling services and legal advice.
0300 330 0630
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday 10am-10pm
Email: chris@switchboard.lgbt
Website: https://switchboard.lgbt/
Other:
Webchat
Switchboard operates a confidential helpline that puts you in touch with a volunteer, who self-defines as LGBT+, and who can provide information, support and referrals for lesbians, gay men and bisexual and trans people, and for anyone who is considering issues around their sexuality and/or gender identity. Examples of topics callers ask about are information about support groups, contact details for an LGBT-friendly therapist, support for a victim of abuse - however, you will be able to talk about any other topic that is on your mind, such as coming out, family problems or safer sex and sexual health.
0300 688 0368
Website: https://www.fflag.org.uk/
Other:
Post: FFLAG, PO Box 495, Little Stoke, Bristol, BS34 9AP
FFLAG's confidential helpline provides support, reassurance and information to parents and families and their LGBT+ members. They provide empathy and support as well as their own experience as parents in helping with the emotions that can arise when a family member comes out as LGBT. Their website contains a large range of informative links and resources, including a web portal for the bisexual community, trans support and LGBT domestic abuse support.
020 7833 1674 - Office
Email: office@londonfriend.org.uk
Website: https://londonfriend.org.uk/
London Friend is a LGBT Mental Health and Wellbeing Charity offering support to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer people. They can offer support in the form of counselling, drug and alcohol support, sexual health support, domestic abuse counselling, social and support groups and support for LGBT refugees and asylum seekers. They do not have a helpline but have a large range of resources and information on their website.
0345 3 30 30 30
Email: info@lgbt.foundation
Website: http://lgbt.foundation/
LGBT Foundation is a charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities. Their support services can be used to talk about relationships, coming out, family issues, finding out legal rights, reporting a hate crime or just to talk about something on your mind. They offer services such as face to face counselling, a befriending scheme, a sexual health programme and advice surgeries. Their website contains a large number of informative resources, guides and tips.
Email: hello@sexwise.org.uk
Website: https://www.sexwise.org.uk/
Sexwise is run by Public Health England, and is a programme giving advice about contraception, pregnancy, STIs and pleasure. They provide information about finding your nearest STI testing/contraception clinics, unplanned pregnancies, sexual wellbeing, STIs and planning a pregnancy.
0300 123 7123
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-8pm
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/for-your-body/sexual-health/
The National Sexual Health Helpline is run by Public Health England and is for anybody who would like to talk to someone about a sexual health issue.
0808 802 1221
Phone hours: 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm, Saturday and Sunday
Email: info@tht.org.uk
Website: https://www.tht.org.uk/
Other:
Post: THT Direct Terrence Higgins Trust 314-320 Gray’s Inn Road London WC1X 8DP
THT's helpline's advisers can provide emotional support for people worried about their sexual health or those who have concerns about living with HIV. They can help you find and access local services, provide information packs, and give guidance on HIV and other STI testing. They can send out HIV and Chlamydia self test kits as well as condoms, and answer any questions about improving sexual health.
0208 741 1879
Email: info@naz.org.uk
Website: http://www.naz.org.uk/
Other:
To book a counselling appointment, contact elaine@naz.org.uk, 07472 822725
NAZ is a BAME-led sexual health agency working to address sexual health inequalities in BAME communities. They provide a service designed to support people living with HIV, offering 1:1 peer support, group support, counselling and welfare advocacy across 5 groups: NAZ Latina, NAZ Africa, NAZ South Asia, Muslims in the City and NAZ Vidas. They offer counselling and psychotherapy to those experiencing difficulties with their sexuality, sexual health and relationships.
Email: hello@sexwise.org.uk
Website: https://www.sexwise.org.uk/
Sexwise is run by Public Health England, and is a programme giving advice about contraception, pregnancy, STIs and pleasure. They provide information about finding your nearest STI testing/contraception clinics, unplanned pregnancies, sexual wellbeing, STIs and planning a pregnancy.
Website: https://www.brook.org.uk/
Brook provides sexual health and wellbeing services for under 25s including contraception, counselling, gender identity support, HIV support, pregnancy advice, STI treatment and sexual assault centres. They also have a wide range of information and advice available on their website relating to STIs, contraception, pregnancy, abuse, gender, sex, relationships, sexuality, wellbeing and staying safe online.
03457 30 40 30
Phone hours: 8am-6pm Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Saturday 9am-4pm Sunday
Email: info@bpas.org
Website: https://www.bpas.org/
If you have an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy, BPAS can help with specialist counselling, advice and abortion treatment. They also provide miscarriage care, STI testing and fetal anomaly care.
02476 381878
Email: info@acorncentrewarks.org.uk
Website: https://www.acorncentrewarks.org.uk/
Other:
Alternative Tel: 07884 966464 Address: Riverside, 1 Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4DA
The Acorn Centre in Nuneaton provides counselling to women and men in Warwickshire, on topics such as the after effects of an abortion, coping with baby loss, symptoms of postnatal depression. They also provide support services for unexpected pregnancies and for throughout infertility treatment, as well as free pregnancy tests. Their pregnancy-related counselling services are not exhaustive and also include counselling around negative pregnancy testing, traumatic births, termination for foetal abnormality, parenting skills, relationship support, advice on accessing contraception and sexual health.
0300 123 6644 (Option 3)
Website: https://www.sexualhealthwarwickshire.nhs.uk/
Other:
Address : Brunswick Hub (formerly Healthy Living Centre), 98-100 Shrubland Street, Leamington CV31 3BD
This clinic offers contraception and advice on sexual health, as well as sexual health screening for patients without symptoms.
0300 020 0027
Website: https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/service-detail/health-service/sexual-health-95
Other:
Address: City of Coventry Health Centre, CV1 4FS
This service can help with care and advice on sexually transmitted infections and contraception in Coventry. The clinic's services include STI (including Chlamydia) testing, contraception, emergency contraception, free condoms, pregnancy testing, HIV care, psychosexual counselling and general sexual health advice. You can attend drop-in clinics or book an appointment. They also have further advice and information on their website including sexual abuse advice.
Website: https://www.brook.org.uk/
Brook provides sexual health and wellbeing services for under 25s including contraception, counselling, gender identity support, HIV support, pregnancy advice, STI treatment and sexual assault centres. They also have a wide range of information and advice available on their website relating to STIs, contraception, pregnancy, abuse, gender, sex, relationships, sexuality, wellbeing and staying safe online.
01926 562160
Phone hours: Staffed 24/7
Email: info@blueskycentre.org.uk
Website: https://blueskycentre.org.uk/
Other:
Location: George Elliot Hospital
The Blue Sky Centre SARC is located in the grounds of George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, College Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7DJ. They provide coordinated, forensic, medical and aftercare services to men and women over 18 living in Coventry & Warwickshire who have experienced rape or sexual assault, recent or non-recent - including immediate support, medical care and optional police intervention. They are crisis workers available, and they also offer sexual health referrals and emergency contraception.
024 7671 4199
Phone hours: 7.30pm-9.30pm Tuesday and Friday 24/7 Automated service available outside these times
Email: admin@cwfriend.co.uk
Website: https://cid.coventry.gov.uk/kb5/coventry/directory/service.page?id=2fxYx7jp4rY
Other:
Coffee Afternoon 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month Twitter: @CW_Friend
Friend provides a helpline, advice, information, support, friendship and counselling for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans or who are confused about their sexuality. They also offer advice through their email system, support groups and socials. Their volunteers are not professional counsellors, but are trained in listening and empathy.
0800 0502020
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm
Email: info@stonewall.org.uk
Website: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/
Other:
By post: Stonewall, 192 St. John Street, London, EC1V 4JY Online Contact Form
Stonewall offer an information and support service for anyone in the LGBT community with a question or problem. They are non advisory but will be able to signpost you to other organisations who provide counselling services and legal advice.
0300 330 0630
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday 10am-10pm
Email: chris@switchboard.lgbt
Website: https://switchboard.lgbt/
Other:
Webchat
Switchboard operates a confidential helpline that puts you in touch with a volunteer, who self-defines as LGBT+, and who can provide information, support and referrals for lesbians, gay men and bisexual and trans people, and for anyone who is considering issues around their sexuality and/or gender identity. Examples of topics callers ask about are information about support groups, contact details for an LGBT-friendly therapist, support for a victim of abuse - however, you will be able to talk about any other topic that is on your mind, such as coming out, family problems or safer sex and sexual health.
0300 688 0368
Website: https://www.fflag.org.uk/
Other:
Post: FFLAG, PO Box 495, Little Stoke, Bristol, BS34 9AP
FFLAG's confidential helpline provides support, reassurance and information to parents and families and their LGBT+ members. They provide empathy and support as well as their own experience as parents in helping with the emotions that can arise when a family member comes out as LGBT. Their website contains a large range of informative links and resources, including a web portal for the bisexual community, trans support and LGBT domestic abuse support.
020 7833 1674 - Office
Email: office@londonfriend.org.uk
Website: https://londonfriend.org.uk/
London Friend is a LGBT Mental Health and Wellbeing Charity offering support to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer people. They can offer support in the form of counselling, drug and alcohol support, sexual health support, domestic abuse counselling, social and support groups and support for LGBT refugees and asylum seekers. They do not have a helpline but have a large range of resources and information on their website.
0345 3 30 30 30
Email: info@lgbt.foundation
Website: http://lgbt.foundation/
LGBT Foundation is a charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities. Their support services can be used to talk about relationships, coming out, family issues, finding out legal rights, reporting a hate crime or just to talk about something on your mind. They offer services such as face to face counselling, a befriending scheme, a sexual health programme and advice surgeries. Their website contains a large number of informative resources, guides and tips.
0300 330 5468
Phone hours: Mondays and Fridays 8pm-midnight
Website: http://mindlinetrans.org.uk/
Mindline Trans+ offers a listening and support service, an emotional and mental health support helpline for anyone identifying as transgender, non-binary, genderfluid... They can also give support to family members, friends, colleagues and carers. It is a confidential service that can be used for exploring your feelings, and all the volunteers are trained in telephone counselling skills and have lived experience of being trans or non binary. Occasionally calls may be taken by trans allies.
01582 412220 - Information Line
Phone hours: 24/7
Website: https://www.beaumontsociety.org.uk/
Other:
The Beaumont Society operates a weekly helpline (Monday 10pm-midnight) on this link https://media.transgenderzone.com/?page_id=44
The Beaumont Society provides help and support for the transgender community. Their website contains help and advice, including medical advice and advice for teenagers. Support resources include online support groups, transgender counselling and adoption guidance. Their information line contains the numbers of all the regional organisers who can give advice or provide a listening ear.
Website: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/help-and-contact
Other:
https://www.stagecoachbus.com/regional-service-updates/midlands/leamington-and-warwick - Leamington and Warwick service updates
Website: https://nxbus.co.uk/coventry/contact-us/contact-national-express
Other:
Their website includes sections on Lost Property, Journey Planners and Bus Timetables.
02476 555 555
Email: info@allenstaxis.com
Website: https://www.allenstaxis.com/
Other:
Book via their app
01926 881313
Email: info@sapphiretaxis.com
Website: https://www.sapphiretaxis.com/
Other:
Address: 4 Lynwood Walk, Leamington Spa, CV31 1RF
116 123
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday, 24hrs
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: http://www.samaritans.org/
Other:
Postal service - Chris, Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, STIRLING FK8 2SA
Samaritans offer confidential support for anybody who would like to talk to someone about any kind of problem. Topics they can help with include but are not limited to relationship and family problems, bereavement, financial worries, job-related stress, loneliness and isolation, depression, university or study-related stress, painful and/or disabling physical illness suicidal thoughts. They listen and can help callers make sense of their concerns and thoughts. For specific advice, Samaritans may be able to give contact details for organisations that specialise in helping with specific problems and situations.
0808 808 4994
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday 4pm-11pm
Website: https://www.themix.org.uk/
Other:
Live Chat Mon-Sun 4pm-11pm 24/7 Crisis Messenger Online Contact Form to be connected via email
The Mix offers help and support for young people aged 13-25. They can connect you to experts and peers who can give support and tools for any challenge or situation: ‘from everything from homelessness to finding a job, from money to mental health, from break-ups to drugs.’ They provide information through their range of services, including short term counselling. You can call them for both a short chat or some more focused help.
0800 1111
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday, 9am-midnight (temporary new timings during Covid-19 pandemic)
Website: https://www.childline.org.uk/
Other:
Live Chat Email from online ‘locker’
Childline’s confidential phone and online chat service put you in contact with a counsellor, who will listen and support you with anything you would like to talk about. It is for anyone under 19, is free to use, and can be used to talk about any worry or problem. For support in a crisis, Text Shout to 85258, who will be able to help with urgent issues such as suicidal thoughts, abuse or assault, self-harm, bullying and relationship challenges. For emergency help call 999.
0808 189 5260
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday 4pm-11pm
Email: students@themix.org.uk
Website: https://studentspace.org.uk/
Other:
Text ‘STUDENT’ to 85258 - 24/7 Webchat
Student Spare provides access to dedicated support services for students, by phone or text, information and tools to help students through the challenges of coronavirus and help for students to find support available at their place of study. They can also provide support for other concerns such as mental health, suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, loneliness, studies, worries about money or relationships.
116 123
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday, 24hrs
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: http://www.samaritans.org/
Other:
Postal service - Chris, Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, STIRLING FK8 2SA
Samaritans offer confidential support for anybody who would like to talk to someone about any kind of problem. Topics they can help with include but are not limited to relationship and family problems, bereavement, financial worries, job-related stress, loneliness and isolation, depression, university or study-related stress, painful and/or disabling physical illness suicidal thoughts. They listen and can help callers make sense of their concerns and thoughts. For specific advice, Samaritans may be able to give contact details for organisations that specialise in helping with specific problems and situations.
0300 123 3393
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Website: http://www.mind.org.uk/
Other:
Text 86463 Post: Mind Infoline, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FS
Mind’s confidential Infoline offers information and signposting for anybody with a mental health problem and for people who are supporting somebody else. Callers can talk about topics such as the types of mental health problems, where to get help, treatment options and advocacy services.
0300 466 6463
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Email: legal@mind.org.uk
Website: http://www.mind.org.uk/
Other:
Post - Mind Legal line, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FS
Using this confidential service you can ask about topics such as being detained under the Mental Health Act (sectioning), mental capacity, community care and discrimination and equality. Mind Legal line cannot provide information on welfare benefits, housing or clinical negligence.
0300 304 7000 (temporarily closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic)
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday, 4:30pm-10:30pm
Email: support@sane.org.uk
Website: http://www.sane.org.uk/
Other:
Call 07984 967708 and leave a message to be called back TextCare
SANE provides care and emotional support, guidance and information to anybody affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. They can provide ongoing support to help people alleviate a crisis phase or get through difficult services, they aim to improve the quality of life for people affected in any way by mental illness.
0300 5000 927
Phone hours: Monday- Friday, 9:30am-4pm
Email: advice@rethink.org
Website: https://www.rethink.org/
Other:
Web chat: 10am-1pm Mon-Fri Post: RAIS, PO Box 17106, Birmingham, B9 9LL
Rethink offers advice and information on issues such as access to mental health and social care, treatments and conditions, carers rights, medical records and confidentiality, mental health law, welfare benefits and employment issues. Their advice service phone line offers practical help on issues such as the Mental Health Act, community care, living with mental illness, medication and care.
0800 58 58 58
Phone hours: Monday-Sunday 5pm-midnight
Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net/
Other:
Webchat
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) has a helpline for "people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support." Calls are taken by trained staff who are there to listen, support, inform and signpost, however they cannot provide a counselling service. On their website they also have many resources and information on signs that someone could be feeling suicidal, what to say to them, how to say it and where to find help.
02476 523 519
Email: chaplaincy@warwick.ac.uk
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/chaplaincy/
You can contact any of the Chaplains listed on the website. If you are not sure, or have other questions or queries, you can ring the number for the Chaplaincy office or fill out an online enquiry form.
024 7657 5570
Phone hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm (Friday until 4pm)
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/wss/
Other:
Located ground floor of Senate House Offer brief consultations Mon-Fri 10am-3pm Wellbeing portal
Wellbeing Support Services' includes Self-help resources, Workshops, One-to-one appointments, Psychological interventions, Email counselling, Therapy groups and Mentoring. The Wellbeing Support Team offers practical advice, guidance and emotional support for your wellbeing and help accessing other services. The Disability Team offers support to manage the impact of a disability, including specific learning differences, mental health, autism spectrum and long term medical conditions. The Counselling and Psychology Interventions Team (CAPIT) offers a range of therapeutic interventions for students experiencing emotional or psychological issues.
+44 (0)24 765 75100
Phone hours: Monday - Wednesday: 8am to 5pm Thursday and Friday: 8am to 4pm
Email: Estates.Servicedesk@warwick.ac.uk
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/estates/service_centre/
Other:
Out of Hours: +44 (0)24 765 22083 Online Service Desk: https://helpdesk.estate.warwick.ac.uk/HelpDesk/users/login.asp
Maintence can help with any of the following : electrics, plumbing, buildings, carpentry, grounds, mechanical services, technicians
(024) 777 10998
Website: https://uwhc.org.uk/Home
Other:
Address: University of Warwick Health Centre, University Of Warwick, Health Centre Road, Coventry, CV4 7AL Online contact form
02476 573737
Phone hours: 9:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/its/
Other:
Online Helpdesk
IT Services can answer any queries or concerns relating to topics such as signing in, device security, email, computers, printing, IT training, software, network and wifi and web publishing.
024 7657 5570
Phone hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm (Friday until 4pm)
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/wss/
Other:
Located ground floor of Senate House Offer brief consultations Mon-Fri 10am-3pm Wellbeing portal
Wellbeing Support Services' includes Self-help resources, Workshops, One-to-one appointments, Psychological interventions, Email counselling, Therapy groups and Mentoring. The Wellbeing Support Team offers practical advice, guidance and emotional support for your wellbeing and help accessing other services. The Disability Team offers support to manage the impact of a disability, including specific learning differences, mental health, autism spectrum and long term medical conditions. The Counselling and Psychology Interventions Team (CAPIT) offers a range of therapeutic interventions for students experiencing emotional or psychological issues.
024 7652 4704
Phone hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm (excluding public holidays)
Email: residentialteam@warwick.ac.uk
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/residentiallife/rlt/
Other:
Internal Extension phone number: 24704 Office located in Red Square, Rootes on main campus (behind the SU building). The office is a bungalow with a small front garden and white picket gates.
Resident tutors are there to help with a wide range of matters, including personal or family problems, feelings of loneliness or homesickness, problems with your accommodation – e.g. noisy neighbours, trouble settling in etc, or not knowing where to get help or who to talk to – they will be able to put you in touch with the right people.
24-hour Control Centre (general enquiries) 22083 or 024 7652 2083
Phone hours: 24/7
Email: campussecurity@warwick.ac.uk
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/campus-security/
Other:
Emergency (fire, police, ambulance): 024 7652 2222 Parking enquiries: 024 7652 2206/9
Campus Security work within the areas of: Student Support and Safety, Emergency and Incident Response, Campus-wide Management, Events and Parking. You can use Campus Security to confidentially report bullying, harassment and hate crime.
Email: advice@warwicksu.com
Other:
Online enquiry form
WSU Advice Centre offers a free, confidential, impartial and non-judgmental service. They provide advice, information, guidance and representation to help you resolve your problems whilst studying at the University of Warwick. These problems can include (but are not limited to) Academic Issues, Housing and Health and Wellbeing. They are also independent from the University.
0300 100 0607
Phone hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm Saturday, 9am to 4pm Sunday - closed
Website: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
+44 (0) 24 7615 0096
Phone hours: Monday to Thursday: 09.00-17:00 Friday: 09:00-16:00
Email: studentfunding@warwick.ac.uk
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/academicoffice/funding/
Other:
The Student Funding Office is in Senate House.
The Student Funding Team is available to provide help and advice on all funding matters, including budgeting. You can book an appointment over the phone or by email.
+44 (0) 24 7652 2280
Phone hours: Monday-Friday 8am-8pm Saturday-Sunday 10am-6pm
Email: studentservices@warwick.ac.uk
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/reception/
Other:
Between the dates of Weds 23 Sept - Fri 16 Oct, the opening hours will be 0700-0300
024 765 72777
Email: receptionteam@warwicksu.com
Website: https://www.warwicksu.com/your-union/contact/reception/
SUHQ reception is on the first floor of SUHQ. You can contact them if you have any queries regarding the SU or any of the services they provide.
024 7657 5570
Phone hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm (Friday until 4pm)
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/wss/
Other:
Located ground floor of Senate House Offer brief consultations Mon-Fri 10am-3pm Wellbeing portal
Wellbeing Support Services' includes Self-help resources, Workshops, One-to-one appointments, Psychological interventions, Email counselling, Therapy groups and Mentoring. The Wellbeing Support Team offers practical advice, guidance and emotional support for your wellbeing and help accessing other services. The Disability Team offers support to manage the impact of a disability, including specific learning differences, mental health, autism spectrum and long term medical conditions. The Counselling and Psychology Interventions Team (CAPIT) offers a range of therapeutic interventions for students experiencing emotional or psychological issues.
+44 (0) 24 7652 3772
Email: accommodation@warwick.ac.uk
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/accommodation/
Other:
Warwick Accommodation are located in Senate House.
Website: https://www.energynetworks.org/info/faqs/who-is-my-network-operator.html
Other:
East Midlands & West Midlands: Western Power Distribution 0800 096 3080
To find out who your network operator is for electricity type your postcode into the box on the right.
Website: https://www.findmysupplier.energy/webapp/index.html
This service enables you to find out who your Gas Supplier is as well as your Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN) and Gas Transporter.
Supply issues - 0800 783 4444 (24/7)
Website: https://www.stwater.co.uk/
Other:
Live Chat, Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp Messenger. Billing Queries - Billing queries: 0345 7500 500