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133 services
National, phone and online
Bereavement Advice Centre
Practical advice on many issues and procedures that one is faced with after the death of a loved one.
British Heart Foundation
For anyone with heart conditions. Resources and helplines both on phone and online. Online community called HealthUnlocked
British Lung Foundation
For Sufferers of lung disease
Carents Room
What is Carents? Carents is a one stop shop for those navigating the realities of ageing and care. We provide: Trusted information – Expert-led, independent, practical guidance on care, health, legal, safety, and…
Combat Stress
Veterans support
Crohn's and Colitis UK
Support for sufferers of Crohn's and Colitis. National charity with a Dorset network
Cruse Bereavement
Breavement support including online chat function. National but with a Dorset Area. Facebooks page:
Diabetes UK
National diabetes charity. Aims to offer support and advice as well as preventing type 2. Have a south west team.
Drinkaware
Resources to help reduce your drinking or give up alcohol. Tools: MyDrinkaware: Track and Calculate Units app Drinking Check Unit and Calorie Calculator Alcohol Awareness E-learning
Family Lives
Family Lives services are free to access and here to support you with parenting and family challenges. Get one-to-one support through our free helpline on 0808 800 2222, live chat or message us via WhatsApp on 07441…
Frank
Honest informationabout drugs. Contact form: Drug A-Z:
Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES)
GIRES is a UK-wide organization focused on improving the lives of trans and gender-diverse individuals. They provide information, education, and training to various sectors, including healthcare and education, aiming to…
Gingerbread
Provides support and expert advice on any aspect of single parenting, from dealing with a break-up or bereavement to going back to work or sorting out child maintenance, benefit or Universal Credit issues. Our expert…
Good Life Sorted
Helpers for a Happy Home
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…
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 .