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Wellbeing Resources


We all need a little help from time to time. The list below isn't exhaustive, but may point you in the right direction for charitable organisations and resources to help you face life's challenges.

 

Family, Parenting and Relationships

Family Lives

0808 800 222 (9am - 9pm, Monday to Friday and 10am - 3pm Saturday and Sunday)

This national family support charity provides emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life.

familylives.org.uk

 

Relate

0300 100 1234

A national charity offering a range of services to help with couple and family relationships.

relate.org.uk

 


Addiction and Substance Misuse


Drinkline

0300 123 1110 (freephone, 9am - 8pm Monday to Friday and 11am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday).

This is a free, confidential national helpline for people who are concerned about their own or someone else's drinking.

 

Drink Aware

0300 123 1110 (freephone, 9am - 8pm Monday to Friday and 11am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday).

An independent charity working to reduce alcohol misuse and harm in the UK. The website includes free drink trackers and tools to assess your own drinking levels.

drinkaware.co.uk

 

Narcotics Anonymous

0300 999 1212 (10am - midnight 7 days a week)

Narcotics Anonymous UK offer self-help groups for those with drugs and substance use issues.

 

Gamblers Anonymous UK

0330 094 0322

Gamblers Anonymous run self-help groups for anyone affected by addictive gambling behaviours.

 


Eating Disorders

 

Eating Disorder Hope

Anorexia and Bulimia Care provide ongoing care, emotional support and guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders.

eatingdisorderhope.com

 


Abuse

 

Refuge

0808 2000 247 (Freephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

Refuge provide support and information about domestic abuse, and run a 24/7 helpline in partnership with Women's Aid along with safe houses.

 


Financial Worry / Debt

 

Money Advice Service

The Money Advice Service provide information on all money-related matters, with online information and free web chat.

www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/paying-your-own-way%23yearly-cost-of-living

 


General Advice and Information

 

Citizens Advice Service

0800 144 8848

Offering free, independent information and advice for people experiencing money, legal, consumer and housing problems.

 


Other Practical Tools and Resources

 

Free pilates, yoga and fitness plans

nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/pilates-for-beginners

 

Wellbeing podcasts

A series of free audio podcasts to improve wellbeing, including guided meditation and mindfulness practice and overcoming fear and anxiety.

mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/podcasts

 

Mindfulness: is it for you?

nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/tips-and-support/mindfulness/www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mindfulness