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Our Wellbeing Coordinator is Mary Ann Dibbs and she is available between 9am and 1pm, Monday – Friday to offer support or just for a chat. Call 07555 738138 or send a message and she will get back to you.

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Mary Ann has access to a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of wellbeing support and will be able to guide you to the right organisation.
If you need access to support when Mary Ann is not available, please see the list below to potential resources she could signpost you to.:
Health & Wellbeing

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

Domestic Abuse Support

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.

Drug & Alcohol Support

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.

Family Support

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

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.

Debt & Money

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.

Housing Support

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

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

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

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

Other

Organisation Website Phone Details
British Red Cross www.redcross.org.uk 01235552665 Supports anyone in need when crisis strikes. Support includes providing a wheelchair, help to live independently, support for refugees/asylum seekers, support with money problems or isolation, and help in emergencies/crises (e.g. extreme weather, terrorist alerts)
Unlock www.unlock.org.uk Supports people with convictions/criminal records
Refugee Action www.refugee-action.org.uk Offers help and advice to refugees and asylum seekers
Refugee Council www.refugeecouncil.org.uk Offers free advice for refugees and asylum seekers
Refugees at Home www.refugeesathome.org Connects refugees and asylum seekers with people with a spare room and willing to host them
Phoenix Gardeners TBC Friendly community gardening project based in Cirencester
Salvation Army www.cirensalvationarmy.btck.co.uk 01285 643596 0755 1567476 Support with anti-trafficking through counselling and emergency housing
Red Cross www.redcross.org.uk Emergency clothing for extremely vulnerable
Gloucestershire Out of office Hospital Service 07525 903 393 For over 65s – transport when discharged from hospital plus up to 4 week of support at home eg shopping

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