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125 services found

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

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