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Good Things Foundation
Like a foodbank but for mobile data, the National Databank provides free mobile SIM cards to help digitally excluded people get connected. 2.5 million households struggle to afford the internet in the UK, and 1 in 14…
Health Unlocked - Social Network
The World's largest social network for health: Examples:
Kooth
A safe and anonymous online support and counseling space for young people. Mini-activities to boost your wellbeing.
Macmillan Cancer Support Line
Lots of support online, online community, information and resources, helpline etc Email the support line: Chat online (open 8am to 8pm seven days a week): Online Community Services: Welfare rights advice - our welfare…
Mencap
Online Form:
Menopause Support
Menopause Support provides private support via telephone and video consultations and bespoke menopause training and support solutions for businesses and organisations and menopause training days for therapists and…
Mentell
Mental Health support for men
Mermaids
Aims to reduce isolation and loneliness for transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families. Mermaids is a UK charity that supports transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse…
Money and Pension Service
Money and pensions advice
Money Helper
For free guidance: Benefits, Everyday money, Family & care, Homes, Money troubles, Pensions & retirement, Savings and Work.
National Careers Service
Careers information, advice and guidance. You can also chat online, ask for a call back or email.
National Debtline
Expert debt advisers, based in Birmingham. helpyou take the key step of doing a budget so we can find solutions tailored to your situation. Answer any immediate questions you have and together we'll make a plan to sort…
NHS Better Health
Lose weight Losing weight is not about getting it right – it's about getting started. Making small, simple changes can really help you shed the pounds. Get started today with our tips, support and special offers. Get…
NSPCC
If you're worried about a child, it can be hard to know what to do. We've got information and advice on different types of child abuse, how to spot the signs and what you can do to help keep children safe. You can…
Our Time
Information, guides and support for young people who have a parent with a mental illness. Also resources for the parent dealing with mental healht issues: No 1-2-1 support but they refer to various organisations:
PTSD UK
For PTSD sufferers .
Refuge
Support for domestic abuse for women and children. Offer a helpline and also an online chat from 3pm-10pm www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk .
Respect
For male sufferers and perpertrators of domestic violence .
Royal National Institute Of The Blind (RNIB) - Regional Campaigns Officer
Support with sight loss including a helpline and other resources including training and education .
Royal Osteoporosis Society
UK’s largest national charity dedicated to improving bone health and beating osteoporosis. Equip people with practical information and support to take action on their bone health.
Sense
For people with complex disabilities including deafblind as well as the facility to rqeuest a BSL interpreter or Relay UK (text relay service) .
Single Parent Advice
Advice, support and information around some of the most common topics single parents ask us about.
START Support, Transition and Recovery Team
Latest START open groups spring summer 2025 Previous START open groups spring summer 2024 Support Transition and Recovery Team working alongside the community mental health team Bridport & in Dorchester. We support…
Step Change
Free advice on how to deal with your debt online. Self-referral form:
Stormbreak Shine
Aim to improve children’s mental health through movement, equipping them with sustainable, transferable skills and coping strategies to thrive during the complex demands of growth into adult life. For children: Build…
Support at Work - WellNet
WellNet (closed Mar '24) produced a directory of external organisations for specialist support. Balance (Support with the menopause) Compassionate Friends (Charitable organisation of bereaved parents) Henpicked…
Take on Tinnitus
Help and advice for tinnitus sufferers .
The Silverline
Free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and support to older people. Helpline operating 24/7 365 days a year.
True Butterflies
Supporting domestic abuse suffers. Based in Cornwall but can offer online support nationally .
Turn 2 Us
Debt management support. Fighting UK Poverty. Can help with accessing welfare benefits, chartiable grants etc. . Yes via Turn 2 Us website