Independent Helplines.

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Money Helper

Tel: 0800 138 7777
Website: https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk

They offer impartial guidance that’s backed by the government and they can recommend further, trusted support if you need it. In particular they offer free advice on debt, helping you to reduce spending and make the most of your income. They also offer help and guidance on difficult matters such as divorce and separation, care and disability.

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StepChange

Tel: 0800 138 1111
Website: https://www.stepchange.org/

Offers free expert advice to help you deal with your debts and get the support you need. You can get advice online or over the phone at a time that suits you and after they’ve looked at your budget, they can recommend a range of practical debt solutions based on your situation.

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PayPlan

Tel: 0800 280 2816 or 0207 760 8980
Website: https://www.payplan.com/

If you’re struggling with the cost of living, checking that you are receiving all the income you’re entitled to is crucial. If you’re worried about debt, you can get free, simple and confidential debt advice from them.

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Samaritans

Tel: 116 123
Website: https://www.samaritans.org

For anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, they take action to prevent the crisis. They give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others.

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Mind

Tel: 0300 123 3393
Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/

When experiencing a mental health problem, most of us don’t get the help we need. Mind help to support and offer advice to people who are suffering with mental health issues. They offer a confidential help line, a legal line and supportive and reliable information.

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Mental Health UK

Tel: 0121522 7007
Website: https://www.rethink.org/

We all have mental health, and learning more about to how to look after our mental health should be an equal priority to looking after our physical health. Working nationwide, Mental Health UK offers a range of support, services, and tools to support people whose lives are affected by mental health problems.

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National Domestic Violence Helpline

Tel: 0808 200 0247
Website: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is for women experiencing any kind of domestic abuse and concerned friends, family and colleagues looking to support someone who may be experiencing domestic abuse. Speak to a member of their helpline at any time, day or night, for confidential, non-judgmental support and information on your options.

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Women's Aid

Website: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. They provide life-saving services across England by educating, raising awareness all whilst supporting and providing a confidential and safe environment for women and children that have suffered domestic abuse.

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Macmillan Cancer Support

Tel: 0808 808 0000
Website: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/

Provide services for people living with cancer at every stage of their cancer experience. They provide free and confidential emotional, practical, physical, and financial support to people living with cancer and their loved ones.

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Alcoholics Anonymous UK

Email: help@aamail.org
Website: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/

If you seem to be having trouble with your drinking, or if your drinking has reached the point of where it worries you, you may be interested to know something about Alcoholics Anonymous and the AA programme of recovery from alcoholism.

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Narcotics Anonymous

Tel 8am-Midnight: 0300 999 1212
Website: https://ukna.org/

If using drugs is causing problems in your life NA can help. NA exists solely so that its members can support each other to stay drug free and to help other achieve and maintain a drug free recovery and lifestyle. There is no cost to attend the meetings

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Citizen's Advice

Tel: Local numbers of website Website: https://www.citizenadvice.org.uk/

Offers free advice on debt, benefits, housing, legal matters, employment and general consumer advice.

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The National Gambling Support Network

Tel: 0808 8020 133 Tel: local numbers on the website
Website: https://www.begambleaware.org/

The National Gambling Support Network provide free, confidential and personalised support for anyone who’s experiencing problems from gambling, as well as those affected by someone else’s gambling.

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Trading Standards

Tel: 0345 4 04 05 06
Website: https://www.gov.uk/find-local-trading-standards-office

If you think a business has broken the law or acted unfairly, you can report them to Trading Standards. Trading Standards use the information you give them to investigate unfair trading and illegal business activity, like rogue traders and scams

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DVLA

Tel:
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-licensing-agency

Maintain the registration and licensing of drivers in Great Britain. They also maintain the registration and licensing of vehicles, together with the collection and enforcement of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) in the UK.

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Financial Ombudsman Service

Tel: 0800 023 4567
Website: https://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/

The Financial Ombudsman Service is a free and easy-to-use service that settles complaints between consumers and businesses that provide financial services. They resolve disputes fairly and impartially, and have the power to put things right.

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Help for Households - Get government cost of living support

Website: https://helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk

Government backed financial support, help and guidance in relation to the Cost of Living. Including how to save money with energy saving tips.