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Citizens Advice Direct - Armed Services Advice Project (ASAP)
Provides a range of specialist advice services to the armed services community including veterans, their carers’ and families. Citizens Advice Direct is responsible for providing telephone based advice on a number of issues including finance, health, housing and personal problems which are regularly faced by those in the military, now… Read More
0808 800 1007
Education Support Partnership
Provide a free telephone helpline 08000 562 561 (UK), 08000 855 088 (Wales) for all teachers, lecturers and staff in education, including support for staff working in adult, further and higher education via sister charity Recourse (0808 802 0304). Support includes information and signposting, support and coaching or counselling services…. Read More
Help Musicians UK
24/7 support line for those working in the music industry providing a listening ear, emotional support, information, signposting, counselling and specialist advice on benefits, debt and legal matters. Calls to 0808 80 are free from all mobiles and landlines in the UK and do not appear on itemised bills. Website… Read More
Rural Support
Offer a listening and signposting service for farmers and rural families in Northern Ireland. The Helpline can provide information and advice on farm payments, personal and business finance and debt, social security benefits, support for carers, mental health assistance and many other issues. All calls are confidential.
The Farming Community Network
Service for farming families who are experiencing difficulties, including stress, debt, isolation, and problems with farming regulations. Same day call back service for messages left outside opening hours (next day for messages left before midnight). On-farm pastoral support from one of our trained volunteers. Signposting and referral to other agencies… Read More
National services
Bank Workers Charity
A free and confidential service which provides information, advice, support services and in some cases, financial assistance to help current, former, retiree bank workers and dependants across the UK. Bank Workers Charity is independent of the banks. The helpline team can provide support relating to a range of issues including… Read More
Combat Stress - 24 Hour Helpline
The 24-hour helpline is for the whole military community (serving personnel, Veterans, Reservists) and their families, looking for confidential and safe help and advice about service-related mental health issues. The team can advise on various issues ranging from mental health to practical support. This service also available to family or… Read More
GroceryAid
GroceryAid is the charity for people who have worked, or are working, in the UK grocery industry and who now find that they need some extra support. GroceryAid supports people both financially and through the Helpline. The Helpline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year… Read More
Help for Heroes
Help for Heroes work closely with the Armed Forces, other Service Charities and organisations to provide direct, practical support for wounded, injured and sick Service Personnel. The Hidden Wounds service provides free and confidential support to Ex-Service Personnel, their families and the families of those still serving, who are living… Read More
Hospitality Action
Hospitality Action is the trade charity offering a crucial lifeline to people of all ages, working and retired, from the hospitality industry. Offer a range of services to past and present employees within the industry. Support includes the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing expert advice, support and assistance to those… Read More
International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) - SeafarerHelp
SeafarerHelp is a helpline operated by ISWAN, an international charity dedicated to the welfare of seafarers and their families no matter where they are in the world. SeafarerHelp is a free, multi-lingual service that works with other organisations around the world to help seafarers. The helpline team can deal with… Read More
Licensed Trade Charity
The Licensed Trade Charity supports people who work or have worked in pubs, bars and breweries. Provide emotional support and practical advice via the helpline and financial grants to people facing difficulty. Can help with issues including mental health, housing, health, money, education and training. Calls to the helpline are… Read More
Merchant Navy Welfare Board
Free confidential telephone and internet referral service for serving and former seafarers (Merchant Navy, Royal Navy, Royal Marines and fishermen) and their families as well as people who work to improve the lives of seafarers and their families.
NABS
The NABS Advice Line is for people working in the advertising and media industry, from graduate to CEO, from HR to creative. The Team can help with workplace and personal issues including career guidance, anxiety and stress, bereavement, bullying, harassment, contractual queries, discrimination, freelancing, grievance, disciplinary issues, ill health, maternity… Read More
Racing Welfare
Confidential helpline providing support to people, or their close dependents, who work or have worked in the British Thoroughbred Horseracing and Breeding Industry. Offer support and advice on a wide range of issues, including accidents and injuries, addiction and recovery issues, bereavement, debt and benefits advice, housing issues, illness and… Read More
retailTRUST - retailHUB Helpline
Supports the needs of people working in retail. Offer a range of free services including counselling, legal advice, debt advice, hardship grants, course funding and retirement housing. Through the retailHUB Helpline clients can access a range of services providing support as well as a signposting service for anyone concerned about… Read More
SSAFA - Forcesline
Forcesline is a free and confidential telephone helpline and email service for current and former members of the Armed Forces and their families. The Team can provide factual information and ‘signpost’ ways forward to assist. Support extends to Regulars and Reserves in the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force… Read More
The Fire Fighters Charity
Run a free and confidential helpline available to all members of the fire and rescue community. This includes serving and retired firefighters, fire personnel and the wider fire and rescue community. The Team of advisors can provide impartial advice, guidance and support on a wide range of concerns. Can also… Read More
The Printing Charity
Established occupational charity in the UK. The Welfare and Wellbeing Team can discuss Regular Financial Assistance for those on a low income or one-off grants to support independent living as well as help with essential items of expenditure such as mobility and visual aids, white goods, respite breaks and bereavement…. Read More
The Royal British Legion - Helpline
The Helpline provides advice and information to all members of the Armed Forces, past and present, including their families. Can provide information on war disablement pensions, war widow’s or widower’s pension, compensation claims against the MOD for personal injury caused by negligence, disability, independent inquest advice, grants and loans, care… Read More