Q: General

Organisation Website Phone Details Citizens Advice www.citizensadvice.org.uk 03444 111 444 Provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. FB to identify local services.

Q: Legal Advice

Organisation Website Phone Details ACAS www.acas.org.uk 0300 123 1100 Provides free and impartial information and advice to employers and employees on all aspects of workplace relations and employment law Law Works www.lawworks.org.uk England & Wales only. Connects volunteer lawyers with people who need free legal advice Consumer Advice www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/get-more-help/if-you-need-more-help-about-a-consumer-issue/ Practical and legal advice on consumer problems, and support in making a complaint. Different websites for England, Wales, Scotland and NI based on advice. Coram Children’s Legal Centre www.childrenslegalcentre.com Experts in all areas of children’s rights, immigration, child protection, education and juvenile justice

Q: Job Support

Organisation Website Phone Details Job centre www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus Delivers working-age support, including help in finding jobs and applying for job-related benefits. FB to identify their local services. CAP Job Clubs www.capuk.org/i-want-help/our-services/cap-job-clubs/introduction A service within CAP to help people get into work, supporting people with job searches, applications and interview skills. Although they are a Christian charity, they will help anyone, regardless of faith. FB to identify their local service(s) Remploy www.remploy.co.uk Supports people with disabilities to find employment The Churn Project www.churnproject.org.uk 01285 380038 Work Club- 1:1 support online and by telephone for those in crisis…with writing a CV, using Universal Jobmatch, online job applications & GEM project

Q: Children & Youth Services

Organisation Website Phone Details YMCA www.ymca.org.uk Helps young people with accommodation, family services, health & wellbeing activities, training & education, and support & advice Netmums www.netmums.com Online forum for advice and information about children The Churn Project- based in Cirencester www.churnproject.org.uk During COVID there are Zoom courses for Ready Steady Baby for mums, dads and partners in the second half of pregnancy, Ready Steady Baby’s Here and New Baby New Life. You’re Welcome www.yourewelcomeglos.org Online directory for actvities, places to visit for families with a disabled child, support forums, grant information Gloucestershire Young Carers www.glosyoungcarers.org.uk 01452 733060 Support for young carers who are taking on responsibilites for an ill or disabled family member using a “whole family” approach

Question 1

Health & Wellbeing

Accepted Answer

Organisation	Website	Phone	Details
Age UK	www.ageuk.org.uk	0800 055 6112	Free, confidential, national helpline for older people and their families, friends, carers and professionals to provide information and support. Will assist on all issues for the over 50s.
Community Wellbeing Service-social prescribers	www.grcc.org.uk	07738 106384	Social Prescribers offer one-to-one support for individuals over the age of 16 in Cotswold District, they have a wealth of experience and local knowledge to draw upon.
Cotswold Counselling	www.cotswold-counselling.org.uk	01285 885830	Support with coping strategies for life’s challenges such as the death, divorce, trauma, childhood issues, etc. Fees involved per session
Cruse	www.cruse.org.uk	0808 808 1677	Offers support and advice to anyone who has suffered bereavement
FPA (Family Planning)	www.fpa.org.uk		Helps people make positive choices about sexual health & wellbeing through support, advice and education
Gloucestershire Adult Social Care Helpdesk
Making Space	www.makingspace.co.uk		Provides adult health and social care services
Mates in Mind	www.matesinmind.org		Signposting charity – Mates in Mind aims to raise awareness, address the stigma of poor mental health and improve positive mental wellbeing in the UK construction industry.
Men’s Sheds	www.menssheds.org.uk		Champions Men’s Sheds around the country, to reduce loneliness and isolation for men
Mind	www.mind.org.uk	0300 123 3393	Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
NHS Every Mind Matters	www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters		Expert advice and practical tips on looking after your mental health and wellbeing including COVID and coping with loneliness, 10 tips to deal with change, coping with money worries and job uncertainty, mental wellbeing while staying at home, etc
Rethink Mental Illness	www.rethink.org		Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
Samaritans	www.samaritans.org	116 123	A safe space to talk, any time, by anyone – whatever you’re going through (you don’t have to be suicidal) Recommended use of Samaritans Self-help app
Scope	www.scope.org.uk	0808 800 3333	Provides advice and support for those living with (or supporting those with) a disability
The Next Step Trust	www.nextsteptrust.org.uk		Supports adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs

Question 2

Domestic Abuse Support

Accepted Answer

Organisation	Website	Phone	Details
Age UK	www.ageuk.org.uk	0800 055 6112	Free, confidential, national helpline for older people and their families, friends, carers and professionals to provide information and support. Will assist on all issues for the over 50s.
Community Wellbeing Service-social prescribers	www.grcc.org.uk	07738 106384	Social Prescribers offer one-to-one support for individuals over the age of 16 in Cotswold District, they have a wealth of experience and local knowledge to draw upon.
Cotswold Counselling	www.cotswold-counselling.org.uk	01285 885830	Support with coping strategies for life’s challenges such as the death, divorce, trauma, childhood issues, etc. Fees involved per session
Cruse	www.cruse.org.uk	0808 808 1677	Offers support and advice to anyone who has suffered bereavement
FPA (Family Planning)	www.fpa.org.uk		Helps people make positive choices about sexual health & wellbeing through support, advice and education
Gloucestershire Adult Social Care Helpdesk
Making Space	www.makingspace.co.uk		Provides adult health and social care services
Mates in Mind	www.matesinmind.org		Signposting charity – Mates in Mind aims to raise awareness, address the stigma of poor mental health and improve positive mental wellbeing in the UK construction industry.
Men’s Sheds	www.menssheds.org.uk		Champions Men’s Sheds around the country, to reduce loneliness and isolation for men
Mind	www.mind.org.uk	0300 123 3393	Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
NHS Every Mind Matters	www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters		Expert advice and practical tips on looking after your mental health and wellbeing including COVID and coping with loneliness, 10 tips to deal with change, coping with money worries and job uncertainty, mental wellbeing while staying at home, etc
Rethink Mental Illness	www.rethink.org		Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
Samaritans	www.samaritans.org	116 123	A safe space to talk, any time, by anyone – whatever you’re going through (you don’t have to be suicidal) Recommended use of Samaritans Self-help app
Scope	www.scope.org.uk	0808 800 3333	Provides advice and support for those living with (or supporting those with) a disability
The Next Step Trust	www.nextsteptrust.org.uk		Supports adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs

Question 3

Drug & Alcohol Support

Accepted Answer

Organisation	Website	Phone	Details
Age UK	www.ageuk.org.uk	0800 055 6112	Free, confidential, national helpline for older people and their families, friends, carers and professionals to provide information and support. Will assist on all issues for the over 50s.
Community Wellbeing Service-social prescribers	www.grcc.org.uk	07738 106384	Social Prescribers offer one-to-one support for individuals over the age of 16 in Cotswold District, they have a wealth of experience and local knowledge to draw upon.
Cotswold Counselling	www.cotswold-counselling.org.uk	01285 885830	Support with coping strategies for life’s challenges such as the death, divorce, trauma, childhood issues, etc. Fees involved per session
Cruse	www.cruse.org.uk	0808 808 1677	Offers support and advice to anyone who has suffered bereavement
FPA (Family Planning)	www.fpa.org.uk		Helps people make positive choices about sexual health & wellbeing through support, advice and education
Gloucestershire Adult Social Care Helpdesk
Making Space	www.makingspace.co.uk		Provides adult health and social care services
Mates in Mind	www.matesinmind.org		Signposting charity – Mates in Mind aims to raise awareness, address the stigma of poor mental health and improve positive mental wellbeing in the UK construction industry.
Men’s Sheds	www.menssheds.org.uk		Champions Men’s Sheds around the country, to reduce loneliness and isolation for men
Mind	www.mind.org.uk	0300 123 3393	Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
NHS Every Mind Matters	www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters		Expert advice and practical tips on looking after your mental health and wellbeing including COVID and coping with loneliness, 10 tips to deal with change, coping with money worries and job uncertainty, mental wellbeing while staying at home, etc
Rethink Mental Illness	www.rethink.org		Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
Samaritans	www.samaritans.org	116 123	A safe space to talk, any time, by anyone – whatever you’re going through (you don’t have to be suicidal) Recommended use of Samaritans Self-help app
Scope	www.scope.org.uk	0808 800 3333	Provides advice and support for those living with (or supporting those with) a disability
The Next Step Trust	www.nextsteptrust.org.uk		Supports adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs

Question 4

Family Support

Accepted Answer

Organisation	Website	Phone	Details
Age UK	www.ageuk.org.uk	0800 055 6112	Free, confidential, national helpline for older people and their families, friends, carers and professionals to provide information and support. Will assist on all issues for the over 50s.
Community Wellbeing Service-social prescribers	www.grcc.org.uk	07738 106384	Social Prescribers offer one-to-one support for individuals over the age of 16 in Cotswold District, they have a wealth of experience and local knowledge to draw upon.
Cotswold Counselling	www.cotswold-counselling.org.uk	01285 885830	Support with coping strategies for life’s challenges such as the death, divorce, trauma, childhood issues, etc. Fees involved per session
Cruse	www.cruse.org.uk	0808 808 1677	Offers support and advice to anyone who has suffered bereavement
FPA (Family Planning)	www.fpa.org.uk		Helps people make positive choices about sexual health & wellbeing through support, advice and education
Gloucestershire Adult Social Care Helpdesk
Making Space	www.makingspace.co.uk		Provides adult health and social care services
Mates in Mind	www.matesinmind.org		Signposting charity – Mates in Mind aims to raise awareness, address the stigma of poor mental health and improve positive mental wellbeing in the UK construction industry.
Men’s Sheds	www.menssheds.org.uk		Champions Men’s Sheds around the country, to reduce loneliness and isolation for men
Mind	www.mind.org.uk	0300 123 3393	Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
NHS Every Mind Matters	www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters		Expert advice and practical tips on looking after your mental health and wellbeing including COVID and coping with loneliness, 10 tips to deal with change, coping with money worries and job uncertainty, mental wellbeing while staying at home, etc
Rethink Mental Illness	www.rethink.org		Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
Samaritans	www.samaritans.org	116 123	A safe space to talk, any time, by anyone – whatever you’re going through (you don’t have to be suicidal) Recommended use of Samaritans Self-help app
Scope	www.scope.org.uk	0808 800 3333	Provides advice and support for those living with (or supporting those with) a disability
The Next Step Trust	www.nextsteptrust.org.uk		Supports adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs

Question 5

General

Accepted Answer

Organisation	Website	Phone	Details
Age UK	www.ageuk.org.uk	0800 055 6112	Free, confidential, national helpline for older people and their families, friends, carers and professionals to provide information and support. Will assist on all issues for the over 50s.
Community Wellbeing Service-social prescribers	www.grcc.org.uk	07738 106384	Social Prescribers offer one-to-one support for individuals over the age of 16 in Cotswold District, they have a wealth of experience and local knowledge to draw upon.
Cotswold Counselling	www.cotswold-counselling.org.uk	01285 885830	Support with coping strategies for life’s challenges such as the death, divorce, trauma, childhood issues, etc. Fees involved per session
Cruse	www.cruse.org.uk	0808 808 1677	Offers support and advice to anyone who has suffered bereavement
FPA (Family Planning)	www.fpa.org.uk		Helps people make positive choices about sexual health & wellbeing through support, advice and education
Gloucestershire Adult Social Care Helpdesk
Making Space	www.makingspace.co.uk		Provides adult health and social care services
Mates in Mind	www.matesinmind.org		Signposting charity – Mates in Mind aims to raise awareness, address the stigma of poor mental health and improve positive mental wellbeing in the UK construction industry.
Men’s Sheds	www.menssheds.org.uk		Champions Men’s Sheds around the country, to reduce loneliness and isolation for men
Mind	www.mind.org.uk	0300 123 3393	Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
NHS Every Mind Matters	www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters		Expert advice and practical tips on looking after your mental health and wellbeing including COVID and coping with loneliness, 10 tips to deal with change, coping with money worries and job uncertainty, mental wellbeing while staying at home, etc
Rethink Mental Illness	www.rethink.org		Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
Samaritans	www.samaritans.org	116 123	A safe space to talk, any time, by anyone – whatever you’re going through (you don’t have to be suicidal) Recommended use of Samaritans Self-help app
Scope	www.scope.org.uk	0808 800 3333	Provides advice and support for those living with (or supporting those with) a disability
The Next Step Trust	www.nextsteptrust.org.uk		Supports adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs

Question 6

Debt & Money

Accepted Answer

Organisation	Website	Phone	Details
Age UK	www.ageuk.org.uk	0800 055 6112	Free, confidential, national helpline for older people and their families, friends, carers and professionals to provide information and support. Will assist on all issues for the over 50s.
Community Wellbeing Service-social prescribers	www.grcc.org.uk	07738 106384	Social Prescribers offer one-to-one support for individuals over the age of 16 in Cotswold District, they have a wealth of experience and local knowledge to draw upon.
Cotswold Counselling	www.cotswold-counselling.org.uk	01285 885830	Support with coping strategies for life’s challenges such as the death, divorce, trauma, childhood issues, etc. Fees involved per session
Cruse	www.cruse.org.uk	0808 808 1677	Offers support and advice to anyone who has suffered bereavement
FPA (Family Planning)	www.fpa.org.uk		Helps people make positive choices about sexual health & wellbeing through support, advice and education
Gloucestershire Adult Social Care Helpdesk
Making Space	www.makingspace.co.uk		Provides adult health and social care services
Mates in Mind	www.matesinmind.org		Signposting charity – Mates in Mind aims to raise awareness, address the stigma of poor mental health and improve positive mental wellbeing in the UK construction industry.
Men’s Sheds	www.menssheds.org.uk		Champions Men’s Sheds around the country, to reduce loneliness and isolation for men
Mind	www.mind.org.uk	0300 123 3393	Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
NHS Every Mind Matters	www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters		Expert advice and practical tips on looking after your mental health and wellbeing including COVID and coping with loneliness, 10 tips to deal with change, coping with money worries and job uncertainty, mental wellbeing while staying at home, etc
Rethink Mental Illness	www.rethink.org		Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
Samaritans	www.samaritans.org	116 123	A safe space to talk, any time, by anyone – whatever you’re going through (you don’t have to be suicidal) Recommended use of Samaritans Self-help app
Scope	www.scope.org.uk	0808 800 3333	Provides advice and support for those living with (or supporting those with) a disability
The Next Step Trust	www.nextsteptrust.org.uk		Supports adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs

Question 7

Housing Support

Accepted Answer

Organisation	Website	Phone	Details
Age UK	www.ageuk.org.uk	0800 055 6112	Free, confidential, national helpline for older people and their families, friends, carers and professionals to provide information and support. Will assist on all issues for the over 50s.
Community Wellbeing Service-social prescribers	www.grcc.org.uk	07738 106384	Social Prescribers offer one-to-one support for individuals over the age of 16 in Cotswold District, they have a wealth of experience and local knowledge to draw upon.
Cotswold Counselling	www.cotswold-counselling.org.uk	01285 885830	Support with coping strategies for life’s challenges such as the death, divorce, trauma, childhood issues, etc. Fees involved per session
Cruse	www.cruse.org.uk	0808 808 1677	Offers support and advice to anyone who has suffered bereavement
FPA (Family Planning)	www.fpa.org.uk		Helps people make positive choices about sexual health & wellbeing through support, advice and education
Gloucestershire Adult Social Care Helpdesk
Making Space	www.makingspace.co.uk		Provides adult health and social care services
Mates in Mind	www.matesinmind.org		Signposting charity – Mates in Mind aims to raise awareness, address the stigma of poor mental health and improve positive mental wellbeing in the UK construction industry.
Men’s Sheds	www.menssheds.org.uk		Champions Men’s Sheds around the country, to reduce loneliness and isolation for men
Mind	www.mind.org.uk	0300 123 3393	Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
NHS Every Mind Matters	www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters		Expert advice and practical tips on looking after your mental health and wellbeing including COVID and coping with loneliness, 10 tips to deal with change, coping with money worries and job uncertainty, mental wellbeing while staying at home, etc
Rethink Mental Illness	www.rethink.org		Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
Samaritans	www.samaritans.org	116 123	A safe space to talk, any time, by anyone – whatever you’re going through (you don’t have to be suicidal) Recommended use of Samaritans Self-help app
Scope	www.scope.org.uk	0808 800 3333	Provides advice and support for those living with (or supporting those with) a disability
The Next Step Trust	www.nextsteptrust.org.uk		Supports adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs

Question 8

Legal Advice

Accepted Answer

Organisation	Website	Phone	Details
Age UK	www.ageuk.org.uk	0800 055 6112	Free, confidential, national helpline for older people and their families, friends, carers and professionals to provide information and support. Will assist on all issues for the over 50s.
Community Wellbeing Service-social prescribers	www.grcc.org.uk	07738 106384	Social Prescribers offer one-to-one support for individuals over the age of 16 in Cotswold District, they have a wealth of experience and local knowledge to draw upon.
Cotswold Counselling	www.cotswold-counselling.org.uk	01285 885830	Support with coping strategies for life’s challenges such as the death, divorce, trauma, childhood issues, etc. Fees involved per session
Cruse	www.cruse.org.uk	0808 808 1677	Offers support and advice to anyone who has suffered bereavement
FPA (Family Planning)	www.fpa.org.uk		Helps people make positive choices about sexual health & wellbeing through support, advice and education
Gloucestershire Adult Social Care Helpdesk
Making Space	www.makingspace.co.uk		Provides adult health and social care services
Mates in Mind	www.matesinmind.org		Signposting charity – Mates in Mind aims to raise awareness, address the stigma of poor mental health and improve positive mental wellbeing in the UK construction industry.
Men’s Sheds	www.menssheds.org.uk		Champions Men’s Sheds around the country, to reduce loneliness and isolation for men
Mind	www.mind.org.uk	0300 123 3393	Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
NHS Every Mind Matters	www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters		Expert advice and practical tips on looking after your mental health and wellbeing including COVID and coping with loneliness, 10 tips to deal with change, coping with money worries and job uncertainty, mental wellbeing while staying at home, etc
Rethink Mental Illness	www.rethink.org		Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
Samaritans	www.samaritans.org	116 123	A safe space to talk, any time, by anyone – whatever you’re going through (you don’t have to be suicidal) Recommended use of Samaritans Self-help app
Scope	www.scope.org.uk	0808 800 3333	Provides advice and support for those living with (or supporting those with) a disability
The Next Step Trust	www.nextsteptrust.org.uk		Supports adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs

Question 9

Job Support

Accepted Answer

Organisation	Website	Phone	Details
Age UK	www.ageuk.org.uk	0800 055 6112	Free, confidential, national helpline for older people and their families, friends, carers and professionals to provide information and support. Will assist on all issues for the over 50s.
Community Wellbeing Service-social prescribers	www.grcc.org.uk	07738 106384	Social Prescribers offer one-to-one support for individuals over the age of 16 in Cotswold District, they have a wealth of experience and local knowledge to draw upon.
Cotswold Counselling	www.cotswold-counselling.org.uk	01285 885830	Support with coping strategies for life’s challenges such as the death, divorce, trauma, childhood issues, etc. Fees involved per session
Cruse	www.cruse.org.uk	0808 808 1677	Offers support and advice to anyone who has suffered bereavement
FPA (Family Planning)	www.fpa.org.uk		Helps people make positive choices about sexual health & wellbeing through support, advice and education
Gloucestershire Adult Social Care Helpdesk
Making Space	www.makingspace.co.uk		Provides adult health and social care services
Mates in Mind	www.matesinmind.org		Signposting charity – Mates in Mind aims to raise awareness, address the stigma of poor mental health and improve positive mental wellbeing in the UK construction industry.
Men’s Sheds	www.menssheds.org.uk		Champions Men’s Sheds around the country, to reduce loneliness and isolation for men
Mind	www.mind.org.uk	0300 123 3393	Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
NHS Every Mind Matters	www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters		Expert advice and practical tips on looking after your mental health and wellbeing including COVID and coping with loneliness, 10 tips to deal with change, coping with money worries and job uncertainty, mental wellbeing while staying at home, etc
Rethink Mental Illness	www.rethink.org		Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
Samaritans	www.samaritans.org	116 123	A safe space to talk, any time, by anyone – whatever you’re going through (you don’t have to be suicidal) Recommended use of Samaritans Self-help app
Scope	www.scope.org.uk	0808 800 3333	Provides advice and support for those living with (or supporting those with) a disability
The Next Step Trust	www.nextsteptrust.org.uk		Supports adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs

Question 10

Children & Youth Services

Accepted Answer

Organisation	Website	Phone	Details
Age UK	www.ageuk.org.uk	0800 055 6112	Free, confidential, national helpline for older people and their families, friends, carers and professionals to provide information and support. Will assist on all issues for the over 50s.
Community Wellbeing Service-social prescribers	www.grcc.org.uk	07738 106384	Social Prescribers offer one-to-one support for individuals over the age of 16 in Cotswold District, they have a wealth of experience and local knowledge to draw upon.
Cotswold Counselling	www.cotswold-counselling.org.uk	01285 885830	Support with coping strategies for life’s challenges such as the death, divorce, trauma, childhood issues, etc. Fees involved per session
Cruse	www.cruse.org.uk	0808 808 1677	Offers support and advice to anyone who has suffered bereavement
FPA (Family Planning)	www.fpa.org.uk		Helps people make positive choices about sexual health & wellbeing through support, advice and education
Gloucestershire Adult Social Care Helpdesk
Making Space	www.makingspace.co.uk		Provides adult health and social care services
Mates in Mind	www.matesinmind.org		Signposting charity – Mates in Mind aims to raise awareness, address the stigma of poor mental health and improve positive mental wellbeing in the UK construction industry.
Men’s Sheds	www.menssheds.org.uk		Champions Men’s Sheds around the country, to reduce loneliness and isolation for men
Mind	www.mind.org.uk	0300 123 3393	Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
NHS Every Mind Matters	www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters		Expert advice and practical tips on looking after your mental health and wellbeing including COVID and coping with loneliness, 10 tips to deal with change, coping with money worries and job uncertainty, mental wellbeing while staying at home, etc
Rethink Mental Illness	www.rethink.org		Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
Samaritans	www.samaritans.org	116 123	A safe space to talk, any time, by anyone – whatever you’re going through (you don’t have to be suicidal) Recommended use of Samaritans Self-help app
Scope	www.scope.org.uk	0808 800 3333	Provides advice and support for those living with (or supporting those with) a disability
The Next Step Trust	www.nextsteptrust.org.uk		Supports adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs

Question 11

Other

Accepted Answer

Organisation	Website	Phone	Details
Age UK	www.ageuk.org.uk	0800 055 6112	Free, confidential, national helpline for older people and their families, friends, carers and professionals to provide information and support. Will assist on all issues for the over 50s.
Community Wellbeing Service-social prescribers	www.grcc.org.uk	07738 106384	Social Prescribers offer one-to-one support for individuals over the age of 16 in Cotswold District, they have a wealth of experience and local knowledge to draw upon.
Cotswold Counselling	www.cotswold-counselling.org.uk	01285 885830	Support with coping strategies for life’s challenges such as the death, divorce, trauma, childhood issues, etc. Fees involved per session
Cruse	www.cruse.org.uk	0808 808 1677	Offers support and advice to anyone who has suffered bereavement
FPA (Family Planning)	www.fpa.org.uk		Helps people make positive choices about sexual health & wellbeing through support, advice and education
Gloucestershire Adult Social Care Helpdesk
Making Space	www.makingspace.co.uk		Provides adult health and social care services
Mates in Mind	www.matesinmind.org		Signposting charity – Mates in Mind aims to raise awareness, address the stigma of poor mental health and improve positive mental wellbeing in the UK construction industry.
Men’s Sheds	www.menssheds.org.uk		Champions Men’s Sheds around the country, to reduce loneliness and isolation for men
Mind	www.mind.org.uk	0300 123 3393	Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
NHS Every Mind Matters	www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters		Expert advice and practical tips on looking after your mental health and wellbeing including COVID and coping with loneliness, 10 tips to deal with change, coping with money worries and job uncertainty, mental wellbeing while staying at home, etc
Rethink Mental Illness	www.rethink.org		Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems
Samaritans	www.samaritans.org	116 123	A safe space to talk, any time, by anyone – whatever you’re going through (you don’t have to be suicidal) Recommended use of Samaritans Self-help app
Scope	www.scope.org.uk	0808 800 3333	Provides advice and support for those living with (or supporting those with) a disability
The Next Step Trust	www.nextsteptrust.org.uk		Supports adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs

Organisation	Website	Phone	Details
National Domestic Violence Helpline	www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk	0808 2000 247	A freephone helpline for victims of domestic abuse. Produced in partnership with Women’s Aid & Refuge, so is the helpline for those 2 charities too
Women’s Aid	www.womensaid.org.uk	0808 2000 247	Provides services to women and children who are victims of domestic abuse
Refuge	www.refuge.org.uk	0808 2000 247	Provides services to women and children who are victims of domestic abuse
Mankind Initiative	www.mankind.org.uk	01823 334244	Helpline for men suffering domestic violence or abuse
Victim support	www.victimsupport.org.uk	0808 1689 111	Offers support to victims after a crime
GDASS	www.gdass.org.uk	01452 726 570	A county-wide service to reduce levels of domestic abuse and improve the safety of victims and their families
Holly Gazzard Trust	www.holliegazzard.org	N/A	Provides information for young people on healthy relationships and how to identify signs of potential abuse, information on stalking as a form of abuse, online Domestic abuse guide
Embrace CVOC	www.embracecvoc.org.uk	0345 60 999 60	Provides specialist counselling services to young victims of crime
FEARFREE	https://www.fearfree.org.uk	01452 529866	With offices in Wiltshire, Devon and Gloucestershire; the Positive Relationships Gloucestershire (PRG) team is a commissioned service, working directly with the perpetrators of DA to support them in changing their harmful behaviours.

Organisation	Website	Phone	Details
Change Grow Live (CGL)	www.changegrowlive.org	01452 223014	change your direction, grow as a person and live life to its full potential….help with challenges including drugs, alcohol,housing, domestic abuse, mental health
Talk to Frank	www.talktofrank.com/get-help/find-support-near-you	0300 123 6600	A comprehensive guide to local and national services that provide counselling and treatment – England only
Addaction	www.addaction.org.uk		Supports adults and young people with drug and alcohol addictions, as well as mental health issues
CAP Fresh Start	www.capuk.org/i-want-help/our-services/fresh-start/find-your-local-fresh-start-group		A service within CAP for people suffering from addiction. Although they are a Christian charity, they will help anyone, regardless of faith.
Salvation Army	www.salvationarmy.org.uk/addiction-support	01285 643596 or 0755 1567476	Alcohol and drug support groups run within the Swindon based ‘Lifehouses’ as well as having 1 residential rehab centre for those with severe dependencies. Emergency support for extremely vulnerable with clothing, limited food and energy top ups.

Organisation	Website	Phone	Details
The Churn Project- based in Cirencester	www.churnproject.org.uk	01285 380038	Men only-Churn Men’s Shed for practical woodwork projects. COVID support by telepone only. During COVID there are Zoom courses for Ready Steady Baby for mums, dads and partners in the second half of pregnancy, Ready Steady Baby’s Here and New Baby New Life.
Social services- Protecting children and vulnerable adults	none	01285 881000	Report concerns about a child- 01452 426 565 Report concerns about an adult 01452 426868
Breastfeeding Support	www.gbsn.org.uk	01285 650523	Gloucestershire Breastfeeding Supporters’ Network-reassurance and support for mums that are preparing to breastfeed as well as nursing mothers -online 1 to 1 sessions
National Breastfeeding Helpline	www.nationalbreastfeedinghelpline.org.uk	0300 100 0212 or go online for webchat	Confidential, trained counsellors available 9.30am – 9.30pm. Mothers can call themselves
Childline	www.childline.org.uk	0800 1111	Free, confidential helpline for anyone under 19, to talk, whatever the concern
NSPCC	www.nspcc.org.uk	0808 800 5000	Helpline for those who are worried about a child suffering abuse. Children themselves should use Childline (above)
Barnardo’s	www.barnardos.org.uk		A service for children, including help for children experiencing poverty, foster care, adoption, sexual exploitation, domestic abuse. Don’t use as a helpline – either direct through to Childline or NSPCC
Care for the Family	www.careforthefamily.org.uk		Offers help to those who are facing family difficulties, including advice for parents, about marriage and for those who are bereaved
Home Start	www.home-start.org.uk		Provides support for families with young children, particularly struggling with issues such as post-natal depression, isolation, bereavement & health problems
Home Start Cotswolds	www.home-start-cotswolds.org.uk	01285 885391	Home-Start Cotswolds is a local charity, which provides regular support, friendship, and practical help for young families in the Cotswold District Council area
Dad Matters	www.dadmatters.org.uk	01453 821340	Gloucestershire Dad Matters- to help all dads have the best possible relationships with their families, including online antenatal groups, dad chats
Relate	www.relate.org.uk		Provides relationship support to strengthen relationships, including counselling & therapy
Shine Bright Support	www.shinebrightsupport.co.uk	07512 499425	A small but perfectly formed charity aiming to provide mental health support for children and families affected by childhood cancer
Embrace		01285 712565	Embrace is a small, Fairford based support group for anyone who has been through infertility, miscarriage, baby loss or any related experiences.
Gloucestershire Adult Social Care Helpdesk	www.gloucestershire.gov.uk	01452 426868	Adult Social Care, support and safeguarding for adults

Organisation	Website	Phone	Details
National Debtline	www.nationaldebtline.org	0808 808 4000	Provides expert debt advice, part of Money Advice Trust.
Money Advice Service	www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk	0800 138 7777	Free & impartial money advice (on all aspects, not just debt, including mortgages, pensions, insurance, general budgeting), including online tools & calculators
Payplan (HD no)	www.payplan.com/mas	0800 280 2816	Debt advice service provided by MAS (above)
Christians Against Poverty (CAP)	www.capuk.org	Multiple numbers online	Provides debt counselling (CAP Debt Help) and equipping people to live on a low income (CAP Life Skills). Use to identify local services.
Step Change	www.stepchange.org	0800 138 1111	Debt advice service
Turn2Us	www.turn2us.org.uk		Helps people find suitable financial support, by checking benefit entitlement and available grants
Action Fraud (HD no)	www.actionfraud.police.uk	0300 123 2040	Police service where you can report, online or via phone, any fraud experienced (scams, fraud or cyber crime). Reports handled by NFIB and police crime ref no. given.
Energy Advice Line	www.energyadviceline.org.uk		Helps find the lowest prices and switching customers for free
Clean Slate	www.cleanslateltd.co.uk	07495 593 553	Aims to help every low income household become better off by helping you to organise how you manage your money, to find work or better paid work and to get online.

Organisation	Website	Phone	Details
Shelter	www.shelter.org.uk	0808 800 4444	Gives advice and support on housing issues
Emmaus	www.emmaus.org.uk		Provides accommodation for as long as someone needs it, plus support to deal with issues and get back into work
Salvation Army	www.salvationarmy.org.uk/homelessness	01285 643596
Warm and Well	www.warmandwell.co.uk	08005003076 (freephone)	Funds available for those who have health issues and are living in an unhealthy home eg cold, damp, unventilated, mouldy. Also energy advice tools and what to do if you have a high bill etc
Cirencester Signpost	www.cirencester-signpost.org.uk	07523 862777	A charity run solely by volunteers working to prevent homelessness, offering practical support and encouragement to those in financial and emotional distress.
The Big Yellow Bus	www.bigyellowbusproject.co.uk	07808 030220	A registered charity providing shelter and support for those sleeping rough on our streets
P3	www.p3charity.org	01285 652340	People, Potential, Possibilites offer 1:1 support and drop ins for people with housing related needs

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