Helplines
Below is a list of helplines and support available regarding subject matter raised in our questionnaires:
Men's Advice Line - 0808 801 0327
Helpline for male victims of domestic violence
National Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0808 2000 247 (open 24 hours)
Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone.
Rape Crisis - 0808 500 2222
Specialist information and support to all those affected by sexual violence.
Unlock - 01634 247350 (Mon-Fri 08:45 - 4:45 WhatsApp: 07824 113848)
To support & advocate for people with criminal records to be able to move on positively in their lives.
Victim Support - 0808 1689 111
Independent, free and confidential advice for victims of crime.
Support for women experiencing domestic abuse.
LGBT Foundation - 0345 3 30 30 30
We provide services and activities that give a lifeline to those in need, offering hope and support on their journey towards achieving their aspirations.
Stonewall - 08000 50 20 20
Information and advice on a range of issues for the LGBTQ+ community.
Switchboard - 0800 0119 100 (Available from 1pm)
Provides an information, support and referral service for the LGBTQ+ community.
Anxiety UK - 03444 775 774
User-led organisation, supporting people with anxiety disorders, including PTSD.
Beat Eating Disorders - 0808 801 0677 (3-8pm Mon-Fri)
Support for those affected by eating disorders.
CALM - 0800 58 58 58 (5pm - Midnight)
Suicide-prevention charity.
For information and services near you from the NHS.
Cruse Bereavement Care - 0808 808 1677
The leading national charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Equality Advisory and Support Service - 0808 800 0082
Advises and assists individuals on issues relating to equality and human rights, across England, Scotland and Wales.
Loneliness: Every Mind Matters
Guidance from the NHS on loneliness, links to charity support, helplines, and coping tools.
Mind - 0300 102 1234
Advice and support for anyone with a mental health problem.
National Bereavement Service - 0800 024 6121 (Mon - Fri 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 14:00, Sun - CLOSED)
Helps you navigate the practical and legal tasks after a death.
Relate - 0300 100 1234
Relationship support and counselling, regardless of age.
Samaritans - 116 123 (24 hours)
Emotional support for everyone.
Shout Crisis Line - Text SHOUT to 85258
Free confidential support, 24/7 via text.
Citizens Advice - 0800 144 8848
Confidential information and advice to assist with legal, debt, consumer, housing and other problems.
Citizens Advice (Bristol) - 0808 278 7957 (Bristol only)
Confidential information and advice to assist with legal, debt, consumer, housing and other problems, for people in the Bristol area.
If you or a loved one need help to connect to the internet, check to see if there’s local support near you.
Support for people struggling with bad housing or homelessness.
Asthma & Lung UK - 0300 222 5800
Support and information for people living with a lung condition.
Diabetes UK - 0345 123 2399
Support and information for people living with diabetes.
Association for Post Natal Illness (APNI) - 0207 386 0868 (10am - 2pm Mon - Fri)
You are not alone, get in touch for some friendly advice, or just to talk through how you’re feeling.
We make sure children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful, by running more than 650 specialist services across the UK.
Birth Trauma Association - 0203 621 6338
Supporting parents who have experienced birth trauma.
British Infertility Counselling Association
Talking to a specialist counsellor can help reduce stress and isolation.
Child Bereavement UK - 0800 02888 40
Supports families when a baby or child dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement.
Family Action - 0808 802 6666 (Text: 07537 404 282)
Whatever family means or looks like for you, whatever you’re going through this year, we’re here for you.
Life Charity - 0808 802 5433
Whatever your pregnancy-related experience, help is just a click, text or call away.
Compassionate care & support for families coping with birth trauma & bereavement.
Miscarriage Association - 0303 003 6464 (Mon, Tue, Thu 9am-4pm | Wed, Fri 9am-8pm)
Support and information to anyone affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy.
Mothers for Mothers - 0117 935 9366 (Bristol only)
Support for women experiencing postnatal depression.
Pre and postnatal depression advice and support.
Parent Talk: Action for Children
Provides early-years services, parenting support, and advice for families with babies and toddlers.
The baby loss counselling charity. Providing specialist counselling after baby loss.
SANDS - 0808 164 3332
Supporting bereaved families, supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby.
The pregnancy and baby charity.
Information on menstrual health generally is provided on the Cycle Track website.
Provides information on all aspects of women's gynaecological and reproductive health
Alcoholics Anonymous - 0800 917 7650
Runs support groups for people with alcohol-related problems.
Alcohol Support NHS - 0300 123 1110
Information and useful contacts for alcohol-related problems.
FRANK (Drugs) - 0300 123 6600 (Text: 82111)
Confidential advice and support about drugs.
GamCare - 0808 8020 133
National Gambling Helpline - whether you’re looking for confidential support for yourself, a friend or a family member.
National Smokefree Helpline - 0300 123 1044
Support and advice to stop smoking.