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Free Support Services in Bedfordshire

Find local support services, community help and events in Bedfordshire, East of England.

Local services

Central Bedfordshire Cost of Living Support

Official Central Bedfordshire Council support page for food, rent, energy bills, money advice and crisis help.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Central Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Bedford Borough Cost of Living Hub

Official Bedford Borough Council hub for benefits, bills, childcare, housing, food support and wider cost of living help.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Bedford
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Luton Supporting You

Luton’s support hub for food, wellbeing, money, housing and community help in one place.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Luton
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Luton Foodbank

Emergency food parcels and signposting for people in crisis in Luton.

Food Support
Luton
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Bedford Foodbank

Emergency food parcels for local people in crisis through a referral or voucher system.

Food Support
Bedford
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Bedford Citizens Advice

Free advice in Bedford on debt, benefits, housing, money worries and food or fuel crisis support.

Money & Debt
Bedford
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Advice Central

Free advice and support in Central Bedfordshire on money, benefits, housing, disability, health and other everyday issues.

Money & Debt
Central Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Central Bedfordshire Food Banks Directory

Official directory of food banks and community food support across Central Bedfordshire.

Food Support
Central Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Flitwick Community Fridge

Free surplus food and community food support in Flitwick for local people and surrounding villages.

Food Support
Central Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Toddington Community Fridge

Free community food support in Toddington with Saturday morning access for local people and surrounding villages.

Food Support
Central Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

The Need Project

Food parcels and practical crisis support for people in Central Bedfordshire through referrals.

Food Support
Central Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Food Providers in Bedford Borough / CVS Bedfordshire

Local directory of food providers, community meals and free food support across Bedford Borough.

Food Support
Bedford
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Luton Food Havens

NHS-listed local food support page for food parcels, warm support and community food help in Luton.

Food Support
Luton
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Blessed Is Our Hands

Food parcels for vulnerable, isolated, elderly, disabled and low-income families in Luton.

Food Support
Luton
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Mind BLMK

Mental health and wellbeing support across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Mind BLMK Central Bedfordshire Services

Peer support, mentoring and wellbeing support from Mind BLMK in Central Bedfordshire.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Central Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Mind BLMK Recovery Lounges

Free evening mental health support from Mind BLMK Recovery Lounges in Bedfordshire and Luton.

Crisis Support
Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Bedfordshire Talking Therapies

Free NHS talking therapies for adults in Bedfordshire experiencing anxiety, depression and related mental health difficulties.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Bedford
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Impact Mental Health

Free mental health and wellbeing courses for residents of Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Dunstable
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

CHUMS / CAMHS Support Information

Children and young people’s mental health support information across Bedfordshire, including CHUMS and NHS CAMHS services.

Children & Young People
Bedford
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Carers in Bedfordshire

Trusted local charity supporting unpaid carers across Bedfordshire with wellbeing, information and community support.

Carers Support
Bedford
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Mobilise Bedford Carer Support

Free online and practical support for unpaid carers in Bedford Borough.

Carers Support
Bedford
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Central Bedfordshire Support for Carers

Official Central Bedfordshire Council advice and support page for unpaid carers, including free online services and local help.

Carers Support
Central Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Bedford Borough Support for Carers

One-to-one support and practical advice for unpaid carers in Bedford Borough.

Carers Support
Bedford
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership

Domestic abuse information, advice and support links across Bedfordshire.

Domestic Abuse
Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Victim Support Bedfordshire

Free confidential domestic abuse and stalking support across Bedfordshire.

Domestic Abuse
Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

DART Domestic Abuse Resettlement Team

Crisis intervention, safety planning and recovery support for people affected by domestic abuse in Bedfordshire and Luton.

Domestic Abuse
Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

One YMCA Domestic Abuse Support Services Bedfordshire

Support for adults, children and young people affected by domestic abuse across Bedfordshire.

Domestic Abuse
Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Home-Start Bedfordshire

Free parenting and family support for Bedfordshire families with young children.

Family & Parenting
Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

FACES Bedford

Free specialist support for Bedford families and children facing stress, hardship or complex challenges.

Family & Parenting
Bedford
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Bedford Family Hubs

Parenting advice, SEND groups, baby support and family activities for Bedford Borough families.

Family & Parenting
Bedford
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Central Bedfordshire Family Information Service

Free family information and signposting for parents and carers in Central Bedfordshire.

Family & Parenting
Central Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Central Bedfordshire SEND Local Offer

SEND support information for children, young people and families in Central Bedfordshire.

Disability & SEN
Central Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Bedford SEND Local Offer / Parentline

SEND and parent support information for Bedford families, including Parentline text support.

Disability & SEN
Bedford
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Bedford Borough Emotional Wellbeing Support

NHS and local mental health support information for children, young people, parents and carers in Bedford Borough.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Bedford
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Luton Housing Solutions Team

Homelessness prevention and housing advice for people in Luton who are homeless or at risk of losing their home.

Housing & Homelessness
Luton
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Central Bedfordshire Local Welfare Provision

Emergency help with food, utilities and other essential costs for Central Bedfordshire residents facing a financial crisis.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Central Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Direction for Bedfordshire

Health, wellbeing and financial advice signposting for people across Bedfordshire.

Community Projects
Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Small Good Stuff Central Bedfordshire

Directory of small local care and support services in Central Bedfordshire.

Community Projects
Central Bedfordshire
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Region and county-wide services

Wider area support that still applies in Bedfordshire, including services set at region or county level.

No region-wide or county-wide services match these filters.

England-wide services

Available across England. These appear on local child pages because they serve people throughout England.

Shelter London

Free housing advice and support for people facing homelessness or housing problems in London.

Housing & Homelessness
Southwark
Free
Self-refer

Psychology, Mood, Anxiety and Personality Care Pathway

Specialist outpatient psychological therapy service for adults with moderate to severe mental health problems

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Barking and Dagenham
Free
Referral needed

Older Adult Mental Health and Memory Service

Specialist mental health and memory service for older adults aged 65+ and dementia support including Admiral Nurse care

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Barking and Dagenham
Free
Referral needed

Home Treatment Team (HTT)

24/7 acute mental health crisis service providing emergency home-based treatment to prevent hospital admission

Benefits & Cost of Living
Barking and Dagenham
Free
Referral needed

Ealing Advice Service

Free, independent advice on benefits, debt, housing and welfare for Ealing residents.

Money & Debt
Ealing
Free
Self-refer

Working Well Trust Employment Support

Specialist support for people with mental health challenges or neurodiversity on their employment journey.

Employment & Skills
England
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Family Hubs

A 'one-stop shop' for families to access a wide range of support and information.

Family & Parenting
England
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice Nottingham & Nottinghamshire

Free and confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing, and legal rights.

Money & Debt
England
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Wellbeing Lincs

Regional support service helping people navigate life changes and stay independent.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

The Bridge East Midlands

Comprehensive housing and mental health support for vulnerable individuals in Leicestershire.

Housing & Homelessness
England
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Mind in Berkshire

Free mental health and wellbeing support across Berkshire

Mental Health & Wellbeing
South Oxfordshire
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Talking Therapies Berkshire NHS

Free NHS talking therapies for anxiety, depression, stress and low mood

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Berkshire
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Berkshire Healthcare Children and Young People Mental Health Service

Mental health support and signposting for children and young people in Berkshire

Children & Young People
Berkshire
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Tellmi Berkshire

Free anonymous online mental health support for young people

Children & Young People
Berkshire
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Berkshire Women's Aid

Free confidential domestic abuse support, advocacy and refuge accommodation

Domestic Abuse
Berkshire
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

DASH — Domestic Abuse Stops Here

Domestic abuse support, including help with legal options, court support and safety planning

Domestic Abuse
Windsor
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Victim Support Berkshire

Free emotional and practical support for people affected by crime

Crisis Support
South Oxfordshire
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Age UK Berkshire Information and Advice

Free independent advice for people aged 50+, families and carers

Older People
Berkshire
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Age UK Berkshire Carers Support

Support, information and advice for unpaid carers

Carers Support
Berkshire
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Reading & West Berkshire Carers Hub

Advice, information and support for unpaid carers

Carers Support
Reading
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Berkshire Sensory Consortium Service

Support for children and young people with hearing, vision or multi-sensory needs

Disability & SEN
Berkshire
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

StreetLink

Lets the public alert outreach services when someone is sleeping rough.

Housing & Homelessness
England
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

National Centre for Domestic Violence

Free emergency legal protection for survivors of domestic abuse regardless of financial status.

Domestic Abuse
Lichfield
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

National services

Available across the UK. These are shown separately and are not counted as local Bedfordshire services.

StepChange Debt Charity

Free national debt advice, personalised debt help and fee-free debt management support.

Money & Debt
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Mental Health Support

24/7 urgent mental health support and crisis line

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Barking & Dagenham
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Universal Credit

Monthly payment to help with living costs if you are on a low income or out of work.

Benefits & Cost of Living
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Emergency Services — 999

Call 999 immediately in a life-threatening emergency — police, fire, ambulance or coastguard.

Crisis Support
London
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Single Homeless Project (SHP)

Single Homeless Project (SHP) offers housing and homelessness across the UK.

Housing & Homelessness
UK-wide service
Free
Referral needed

KIDS

Support for disabled children, young people and their families.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Contact

National charity supporting families with disabled children.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Mobilise

Online support community and practical help for unpaid carers.

Carers Support
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Carers UK

National advice, information and support for unpaid carers.

Carers Support
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Derman

Derman offers mental health and wellbeing across the UK.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Toynbee Hall

Toynbee Hall offers community projects across the UK.

Community Projects
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Open Age

Open Age offers mental health and wellbeing across the UK.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Pension Credit

Extra money to help with living costs if you are over State Pension age and on a low income.

Benefits & Cost of Living
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Attendance Allowance

Help with extra costs if you are State Pension age or older and need help because of illness or disability.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Carer’s Allowance

Weekly benefit for people who care for someone for at least 35 hours a week.

Carers Support
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Benefit to help with extra living costs if you have a long-term disability or health condition.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Child Benefit

Payment to help with the cost of bringing up a child.

Family & Parenting
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Healthy Start

NHS scheme helping eligible pregnant people and families with young children buy healthy food and milk.

Family & Parenting
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Free School Meals

Help with school meal costs for eligible children in England.

Children & Young People
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Ambitious About Autism

National charity supporting autistic children and young people through education, programmes and advice.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Autism Central

National peer education programme helping families and carers understand autism and advocate for autistic people.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

British Dyslexia Association

National advice, information and support for people with dyslexia, families and professionals.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

National Deaf Children’s Society

National charity supporting deaf children, young people and their families across the UK.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

British Deaf Association (BDA)

National Deaf-led organisation representing Deaf people who use BSL in the UK.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

STAMMA

National advice, information and support for people who stammer and their families.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Autistic Girls Network

National support and information focused on better recognition and understanding of autistic girls.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice

Free, confidential advice on money, benefits, housing, work and everyday problems.

Money & Debt
United Kingdom
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

National Debtline

Free debt advice and practical tools for people in England, Wales and Scotland.

Money & Debt
United Kingdom
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Mind

Mental health information, support and signposting across England and Wales.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
United Kingdom
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

National Careers Service

Free government careers advice and guidance service for anyone aged 13+ in England.

Employment & Skills
West Sussex
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

SMART Recovery

A self-help peer support programme for recovery from all types of addiction using science-based tools.

Health Support
West Sussex
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Macmillan Cancer Support

Free information, emotional and practical support for people affected by cancer.

Health Support
West Sussex
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Shelter Cymru Housing Advice

Expert, independent advice for anyone in Wales facing housing problems or homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness
Wales
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Live Fear Free Helpline (Welsh Women's Aid)

A 24/7 helpline for anyone in Wales experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, or other forms of violence.

Domestic Abuse
Wales
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Age Cymru Advice Line

Information and advice for older people, their families, and carers in Wales.

Older People
Wales
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS Social Care and Support Guide

Official guide to help with day-to-day living due to illness or disability.

Health Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Childline

A free, private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19.

Children & Young People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Crisis

National charity for people experiencing homelessness, providing education and housing advice.

Housing & Homelessness
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Scope Helpline

Free, independent and impartial advice and support on issues that matter to disabled people.

Disability & SEN
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Age UK Advice Line

A free, confidential national telephone service for older people, their families, and carers.

Older People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

The Mix

Essential support for under 25s on everything from mental health and relationships to money and housing.

Children & Young People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

YoungMinds

Mental health support for children, young people, and advice for their parents.

Children & Young People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice Adviceline (England)

Free, confidential, and impartial advice on money, legal rights, and consumer issues.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Homeless Link (Homeless England)

A comprehensive database to find local homelessness services across England.

Housing & Homelessness
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Anxiety UK Support Services

Specialist support, therapy, and advice for those living with anxiety and anxiety-based depression.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Centrepoint Youth Support

Housing advice and support for young people aged 16-25 at risk of homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Crisis UK

National charity providing practical support to help people exit homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Home-Start UK

Practical and emotional support for families with at least one child under five.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Independent Age Helpline

Free advice and support for older people facing financial hardship or needing help with care.

Older People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

FoodCycle

Free weekly community meals made from surplus food for anyone in need of food or company.

Food Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

FareShare

Fighting hunger by redistributing surplus food to frontline charities.

Food Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Action for Children

Practical and emotional support for children, young people, and families.

Family & Parenting
Leeds, unparished area
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Coram Family Lives Support Line

Free, confidential helpline for any aspect of parenting and family life.

Family & Parenting
Hatfield
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Parent Talk

Online support and advice for parents and carers from expert coaches.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Scope - Disability Information and Advice

Free, independent and impartial information and support for disabled people.

Disability & SEN
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS Healthy Start

Help to buy healthy food and milk for pregnant women and families with young children.

Food Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Independent Age Support

Support for older people to live with independence and dignity.

Older People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Age UK

A free national advice line and local services supporting older people with money, care, and loneliness.

Older People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Gingerbread

Specialist advice and community support for single parent families.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS 111 Online

Get urgent medical help or advice online for non-life-threatening conditions.

Health Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline

A 24-hour freephone helpline for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.

Domestic Abuse
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Action for Children Parent Talk

Free and confidential live chat and advice for parents and carers of children.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Feeding Britain: Affordable Food Clubs

A national network of community food clubs offering low-cost groceries and support.

Food Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Shaw Trust: Employment Support

Specialist support to help people with disabilities or health conditions find and keep work.

Employment & Skills
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline

Expert advice and practical support for single parent families.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

FareShare Food Support

Connecting surplus food to community groups and charities to tackle hunger.

Food Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Samaritans Listening Service

24/7 confidential support for anyone experiencing distress or needing to talk.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

A 24-hour freephone helpline for women experiencing domestic abuse.

Domestic Abuse
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Help through Hardship Helpline

A free, confidential helpline providing support for those struggling to afford essentials.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Family Action - FamilyLine

Free emotional support and practical guidance for adults on any aspect of family life.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

StepChange Debt Advice

Free expert debt advice and tailored debt solutions available across the UK.

Money & Debt
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Rethink Mental Illness Advice Service

Expert advice and information for people severely affected by mental illness and their carers.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Parent Talk by Action for Children

Free, confidential advice for parents and carers from trained family support workers.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN)

A network helping people find local independent food banks and support across the UK.

Food Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Shout Crisis Text Line

A 24/7 free, confidential text-based support service for anyone in mental health crisis.

Crisis Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Crisis Skylight Support

Practical support and training to help people leave homelessness behind for good.

Housing & Homelessness
Tower Hamlets, unparished area
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Home-Start Family Support

Local volunteers supporting families with young children through difficult times.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS Talking Therapies

Free, confidential NHS treatments for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Turn2us Financial Support

Charity helping people in financial hardship access benefits, grants, and other financial assistance.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice Bureau

Free, confidential, and independent advice on benefits, debt, and legal issues.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

St Giles Trust Employment Support

Holistic help to overcome complex barriers and secure stable employment.

Employment & Skills
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Age UK Advice and Support

Free, confidential information and advice for older people on money, care, and housing.

Older People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS Every Mind Matters

Expert NHS advice and practical tools to help you look after your mental health.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Family Rights Group Advice Line

Legal and practical advice for families involved with children's social services.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Local Council Crisis and Resilience Fund

Financial help from your local council for essential costs like food, energy, and bills.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS 111 Mental Health Support

24/7 access to urgent mental health support by calling 111 and selecting the mental health option.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Shout 24/7 Crisis Text Service

A free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone in crisis.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Samaritans - 24/7 Emotional Support

A safe place to talk 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for anyone struggling to cope.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Shelter England Advice Services

Expert advice and legal support for people facing housing issues or homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice National Help

Free, confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing, and legal rights for anyone in England.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Family Rights Group

Free confidential advice for parents and wider family involved with children’s services or care processes.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Contact — Families with Disabled Children

Advice and support for parents of disabled children.

Disability & SEN
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Grassroots Suicide Prevention

Suicide prevention support, training and signposting resources.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

PayPlan

Free debt advice and repayment support available online and by phone across the UK.

Money & Debt
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

The Silver Line

A free 24/7 helpline offering friendship, conversation and support for older people.

Older People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Turn2us Grants and Benefits Search

Free tools to check benefits, search for grants and find financial support.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Op FORTITUDE

Free central referral pathway for Armed Forces veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

The Respite Association

Grants toward appropriately qualified respite care for eligible disabled, sick, elderly or terminally ill people and their unpaid carers.

Carers Support
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Family Lives

Free parenting helpline, online chat, email support, parenting courses and information about separation, bullying and family difficulties.

Family & Parenting
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Family Fund

Grants for eligible low-income families raising a disabled or seriously ill child, covering items such as appliances, clothing, computers and sensory equipment.

Disability & SEN
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Disabled Living Information Service

Free independent-living information and guidance about disability equipment and practical solutions.

Disability & SEN
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Disability Law Service

Free legal advice for disabled people and carers concerning community care, discrimination, employment and other disability-rights issues.

Disability & SEN
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Disability Grants Directory

Free searchable resource identifying charities and trusts that may fund disability-related equipment, adaptations and other needs.

Disability & SEN
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Operation Courage

NHS mental-health support for Armed Forces veterans, reservists, people leaving the military and eligible family members.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Student Health Association Assistance Fund

Bursaries of up to £500 for eligible disabled students in higher education who have first applied for Disabled Students’ Allowance.

Disability & SEN
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Samaritans Nottingham Branch

24/7 confidential emotional support for anyone struggling to cope or in crisis.

Crisis Support
United Kingdom
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support

Free information, practical advice and telephone support for people affected by dementia and their families.

Older People
United Kingdom
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice Help to Claim

Support for Rutland residents in starting and managing a new Universal Credit claim.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Oakham
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

MoneyHelper

Free government-backed guidance on debt, budgeting, benefits, pensions, borrowing and managing money.

Money & Debt
Camden, unparished area
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Family Rights Group Advice Service

Free expert legal advice for families involved with children's services or family court.

Family & Parenting
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Working Families Legal Advice

Free advice on employment rights and in-work benefits for parents and carers.

Employment & Skills
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Contact for Families with Disabled Children

Free national advice, information and support for families caring for disabled children or children with additional needs.

Disability & SEN
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS Urgent Mental Health Support

24/7 urgent mental health help available by calling 111 and selecting option 2.

Crisis Support
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Tellmi

Free, anonymous mental health app with peer support for ages 11+ across the UK, with commissioned counselling in selected areas.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

distrACT App

App providing private support and coping strategies for self-harm and suicidal thoughts.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Samaritans Emotional Support

Confidential, 24/7 emotional support for anyone struggling to cope or experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Crisis Support
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Men’s Advice Line

Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse seeking advice and support.

Domestic Abuse
Rutland
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Galop

Specialist support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, or hate crime.

Domestic Abuse
Rutland
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Victim Support

Independent support for anyone affected by crime, providing emotional and practical help.

Crisis Support
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Veterans’ Gateway

A free first point of contact connecting veterans and families with suitable support around housing, health, money, work and welfare.

Community Projects
Oakham
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Help Through Hardship

Free advice about benefits, grants, income and emergency food by phone.

Benefits & Cost of Living
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Learn My Way – Free Digital Skills for Beginners

Free online beginner-friendly digital skills learning from Good Things Foundation for people across the UK.

Employment & Skills
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Find Local Digital Inclusion Support

A free UK-wide map from Good Things Foundation to help people find local digital inclusion support.

Employment & Skills
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

CMS Clarity – Child Maintenance Clarity Check

Free online child maintenance calculator and practical guidance for separated parents.

Family & Parenting
UK-wide service
Free and paid options
Self-refer

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