Support Groups & National Helplines
Addiction
Al-Anon Family Groups UK and Eire
Support for families and friends of problem drinkers.
Tel: 202 7403 0888 - Visit Website
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcohol problems.
Tel: 0845 769 7555 - Visit Website
Council for Information on Tranquillisers & Antidepressants (CITA)
Addiction to mind-altering medication.
Tel: 0151 932 0102 - Visit Website
DrugScope
Local drug services.
Tel: 020 7940 7520 - Visit Website
Families Anonymous
Support for family and friends of those with substance abuse problems.
Tel: 0845 120 0660 - Visit Website
GamCare
Problem gamblers.
Tel: 0845 600 0133 - Visit Website
Narcotics Anonymous
For those who think they have a drug problem.
Tel: 0845 0373 3366 - Visit Website
National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA)
Information, advice and support.
Tel: 0800 358 3546 - Visit Website
National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS)
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
Tel: 0870 033 3700 - Visit Website
NHS Smoking Helpline
For people wanting to stop smoking.
Tel: 0800169 0169 - Visit Website
Quitline
For smokers who want to stop and people trying to remain ex-smokers.
Tel: 0800 002 200 - Visit Website
Release
Support for drug users, families and friends.
Tel: 0845 450 0215 - Visit Website
Children & Young People
BLISS
For parents and relatives of sick or premature babies.
Tel: 0500 618 140 - Visit Website
CLIC Sargent
Childhood cancer.
Tel: 08800 197 0068 - Visit Website
Cruse Bereavement Care – Youth Involvement Project
Support for those aged 12 to 18 following bereavement.
Tel: 0808 808 1677 - Visit Website
NSPCC (UK except Scotland)
For anyone concerned about a child at risk of abuse, including children themselves.
Tel: 0808 800 5000 - Visit Website
NSPCC – Asian Child Protection Helpline (UK except Scotland)
Multilingual helpline providing a culturally sensitive service.
Tel: 0800 096 7719 - Visit Website
TALKadoption
For adoptees up to 25, their birth parents, siblings and friends.
Tel: 0808 808 1234 - Visit Website
Association of Young People with ME
Support for under 25s with ME.
Tel: 0845 123 2389 - Visit Website
Sexwise
Advice for under 18s on sexuality and sexual health.
Tel: 0800 282 930 - Visit Website
Winston’s Wish
Support for those caring for a young person who has been bereaved.
Tel: 0845 203 0405 - Visit Website
Youthline
Support for young people aged 11 to 20.
Tel: 0800 096 1425 - Visit Website
Beat – Youthline
Support for under 25s who are affected by eating disorders.Tel: 0845 634 7650 - Visit Website
Ask Brook
Support for under 25s on sexual health, contraception, pregnancy and abortions.
Tel: 0800 018 5023 - Visit Website
Kidscape
Advice for parents/carers of bullied children.
Tel: 0845 120 5204 - Visit Website
Muslim Youth Helpline
Culturallly sensitive support for under 30s.
Tel: 0808 808 2008 - Visit Website
ChildLine
For children and young people in danger or distress.
Tel: 0800 1111 - Visit Website
EACH
Support for young people affected by homophobic bullying.
Tel: 0808 100 0143 - Visit Website
HAWC
For over 13s with or affected by cancer or other life threatening conditions.
Tel: 0161 6880 6211 - Visit Website
PAPYRUS
Support for anyone who is concerned about a young person who may be at risk of suicide.
Tel: 0800 068 4141 - Visit Website
Wellchild
Advice about children’s growth, development, wellbeing and health.
Tel: 0808 801 0330 - Visit Website
Disability
Disabled Living Foundation
Advice on equipment and technology for older and disabled people.
Tel: 0845 130 9177 - Visit Website
Dyspraxia Foundation
For anyone concerned with this developmental co-ordination disorder.
Tel: 01462 454986 - Visit Website
Deafblind UK
For those with combined sight and hearing loss.
Tel: 0800 132 320 - Visit Website
Disabled Parents Network
For disabled people who are parents or hoope to become parents.
Tel: 0870 241 0450 - Visit Website
Voice UK
Support for adults and children with learning disabilities who have been abused
Tel:0845 122 8695 - Visit Website
Dial UK
Information on all aspects of disability.
Tel: 01302 310123 - Visit Website
Hearing Conern
Advice on hearing loss issues.
Tel: 0845 074 4600 - Visit Website
National Deaf Children’s Society
For parents and carers of deaf children and deaf young people.
Tel: 0808 800 8880 - Visit Website
RNID – Information Line
Issues relating to deafness, hearing loss or tinnitus.
Tel: 0808 808 0123 - Visit Website
Royal National Institute of Blind People
For anyone with a sight problem, their families and carers.
Tel: 0845 766 9999 - Visit Website
Challenging Behaviour Foundation
Information for families caring for people with sever learning disabilities.
Tel: 01634 838739 - Visit Website
Contact a Family
Advice for families caring for children with disabilities or special needs.
Tel: 0808 808 3555 - Visit Website
National Autistic Society Autism Helpline
Advice for people with an autistic spectrum disorder, their families and carers.
Tel: 0845 070 4004 - Visit Website
Emotional & Mental Wellbeing
Anxiety Care
For people with anxiety problems, obsessive compulsive disorders and phobias.
Tel: 020 8478 3400 - Visit Website
First Steps to Freedom
For those experiencing general anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, antidepressants or tranquiliser withdrawal, anorexia and bulimia.
Tel: 0845 120 2916 - Visit Website
No Panic
For people experiencing anxiety disorders.
Tel: 0808 808 0545 - Visit Website
ASSIST
Support for individuals and families affected by post-traumatic stress disorders.
Tel: 01788 560800 - Visit Website
FCL Counselling Centre
For anyone in distress.
Tel: 0845 120 3788 - Visit Website
Cruse Bereavement Care
Confidential help for bereaved people.
Tel : 01633 238162 - Visit Website
Newport MIND
Tel: 01633 258741
Sudden Trauma Information Helpline
For survivors of all kinds of sudden trauma.
Tel: 0845 367 0998 - Visit Website
SupportLine
For people who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at risk or experiencing abuse.
Tel: 01708 765200 - Visit Website
Victim Supportline
For anyone affected by crime.
Tel: 0845 303 0900 - Visit Website
Lifeline 24
Information on drug and alcohol addiction, stress, depression and abuse.
Tel: 0845 6441743
Samaritans
Offering emotional support for people experiencing distress and despair.
Tel: 0845 790 9090 - Visit Website
Health
NHS Direct
Health advice and information for the public. Can give details of nearest doctors, pharmacists, dentists and support groups.
Tel: 0845 56 47 - Visit Website
Allergy UK
Advice on all types of allergy.
Tel: 01322 619898 - Visit Website
Alzheimer’s Society
For people with dementia and their carers.
Tel: 0845 300 0336 - Visit Website
Arthritis Care
For people affected by arthritis.
Tel: 0808 800 4050 - Visit Website
Asthma UK Adviceline
Information on all aspects of asthma and related allergies.
Tel: 0845 701 0203 - Visit Website
BackCare
For people experiencing back and/or neck pain.
Tel: 0845 130 2704 - Visit Website
Beat – Adult Line
For people affected by eating disorders.
Tel: 0845 634 1414 - Visit Website
Bladder Problems
Help and support for people affected by stress incontinence, weak bladder, overactive bladder or difficulty passing urine.
Tel: 0845 345 0165 - Visit Website
Bowel Problems
Help and support for people affected by bowl problems.
Tel: 0845 345 0165 - Visit Website
Bowel Cancer UK
Information on all aspects of bowel cancer.
Tel: 0870 850 6050 - Visit Website
Brain and Spine Foundation Helpline
For people affected by neurological disorders.
Tel: 0808 808 1000 - Visit Website
Breast Cancer Care Helpline
For anyone affected by breast cancer or breast health concerns.
Tel: 0808 800 6000 - Visit Website
British Heart Foundation
Information on issues relating to heart disease.
Tel: 0845 070 8070 - Visit Website
British Lung Foundation Helpline Advice Service
Confidential advice and support for anyone affected by lung disease. Helpline open Monday to Friday.
Tel: 0845 850 5020 - Visit Website
Cancer Aid and Listening Line
For people with cancer, their families and friends.
Tel: 0845 123 2329 - Visit Website
Gwent Cancer Support
Tel: 01495 760066
Macmillan Cancer Information Service
Specialist nurses give information for anyone affected by cancer.
Tel: 080 800 1234 - Visit Website
St David’s Foundation
Tel: 01633 270980
Coeliac UK
Support for people with celiac disease and associated conditions.
Tel: 0845 305 2060 - Visit Website
National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
Support for people living with colitis or Crohn’s disease and their families.
Tel: 0845 130 2233 - Visit Website
Continence Foundation Helpline
For people with bladder and/or bowel problems.
Tel: 0845 345 0165 - Visit Website
Dental Helpline
Information on all dental health matters.
Tel: 0845 063 1188 - Visit Website
Diabetes UK
Support and information about diabetes.
Tel: 0845 120 2960 - Visit Website
National Eczema Society
For anyone with eczema.
Tel: 0870 241 3604 - Visit Website
Epilepsy Action
Support for those with epilepsy or those with an interest.
Tel: 0808 800 5050 - Visit Website
Gwent Epilepsy
Tel: 01495 763131
Hairline International
For those who have lost or are losing hair due to alopecia and related conditions.
Tel: 0808 800 244 - Visit Website
Herpes Viruses Association
For people with herpes.
Tel: 0845 123 2305 - Visit Website
Hysterectomy Association
Support for women who want to make informed choices about hysterectomy.
Tel: 0871 781 1141 - Visit Website
Infertility Network UK
For people with fertility problems.
Tel: 0870 118 8088 - Visit Website
Leukaemia Research
Information on leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other related conditions.
Tel: 020 7269 9060 - Visit Website
ME Association
For people affected by myalgic encepholopathy and related problems.
Tel: 0870 111 1836 - Visit Website
Meningitis Research Foundation Helpline
Information on meningitis and septicaemia.
Tel: 0808 800 3344 - Visit Website
Men’s Health Helpline
Issues relating to men’s health and medical problems.
Tel: 020 8995 4448 - Visit Website
Migraine Action Association
Advice for migraine sufferers, their families and friends.
Tel: 0870 050 5898 - Visit Website
Multiple Sclerosis Society – MS Helpline
Support for anyone affected by multiple sclerosis.
Tel: 0808 800 8000 - Visit Website
National Osteoporosis Society Helpline
For people with or at risk of osteoporosis.
Tel: 0845 450 0230 - Visit Website
Ovacome
For anyone affected by ovarian cancer.
Tel: 020 7380 9589 - Visit Website
Pain Concern
Support for people who live with persistent pain and their carers.
Tel: 01620 822572 - Visit Website
Parkinson’s Disease Society Helpline
Support on all aspects of Parkinson’s disease.
Tel: 0808 800 0303 - Visit Website
Patients Association Helpline
Advice for NHS and private sector health users. How to make a complaint, access medical records, changing GPs.
Tel: 0845 608 4455 - Visit Website
Association for Postnatal Illness
For women with postnatal illness, their families and friends.
Tel: 020 7386 0868 - Visit Website
Prostate Cancer Charity Helpline
Specialist nurses provide advice on any aspect of prostate cancer.
Tel: 0800 074 8383 - Visit Website
Psoriasis Association
Support for people with psoriasis.
Tel: 0845 676 0076 - Visit Website
Renal Disease - British Kidney Patient Association
Support for people affected by Renal Disease.
Tel: 01420 541424 - Visit Website
Sexual Dysfunction Association
For sufferers of sexual dysfunction and their partners.
Tel: 0870 774 3571 - Visit Website
Sexual Health Direct Helpline
Support on a range of sexual health issues. Details of UK family planning and sexual health clinics.
Tel: 0845 122 8690 - Visit Website
Skinship
For people with any skin problem, including types of skin cancer.
Tel: 01387 760567 - Visit Website
Spinal Injuries Association
For people with spinal cord injuries.
Tel: 0800 980 0501 - Visit Website
Stroke Association
For people affected by strokes.
Tel: 0845 303 310 - Visit Website
Women’s Health Concern
Gynaecological and sexual health problems, including the menopause.
Tel: 0845 123 2319 - Visit Website
