Trusted Organisations
We are an independent not-for-profit Community Interest Company. The organisations below are trusted sources of help across the UK. We signpost visitors to them — we are not part of, endorsed by, or affiliated with any of them.
About these links
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In an emergency, always call 999. For urgent but non-emergency medical help, call 111.
Health & NHS
Official UK health information and services.
- NHS
Conditions, treatments, live well guidance, service finder.
- NHS 111
Urgent but non-emergency health advice (call 111 or use online).
- NICE
Clinical guidelines used by the NHS.
- Public Health information (GOV.UK)
UK Health Security Agency updates.
Benefits, pensions & money
- GOV.UK
Official government services and information.
- Citizens Advice
Free, confidential advice on benefits, debt, housing and consumer issues.
- MoneyHelper
Free, government-backed money and pensions guidance.
- StepChange Debt Charity
Free debt advice and support.
Older people & carers
- Age UK
Advice, services and support for older people.
- Carers UK
Help and advice for unpaid carers.
- Independent Age
Guides and a free advice line for older people.
- Alzheimer's Society
Support and information for people affected by dementia.
Mental health & crisis support
- Samaritans
24/7 emotional support — call 116 123 (free).
- Mind
Mental health information and local support.
- Shout
24/7 text support — text SHOUT to 85258.
- Papyrus HOPELINE247
Suicide prevention for people under 35 — 0800 068 4141.
Health conditions & long-term illness
- Macmillan Cancer Support
Support for people living with cancer.
- British Heart Foundation
Heart and circulatory disease information and support.
- Diabetes UK
Diabetes advice, support and community.
- Stroke Association
Stroke recovery, advice and helpline.
- Asthma + Lung UK
Support for lung conditions including asthma and COPD.
- Kidney Care UK
Support for people with kidney disease.
Housing, homelessness & family
- Shelter
Housing and homelessness advice — 0808 800 4444.
- Refuge
National Domestic Abuse Helpline — 0808 2000 247 (24/7).
- Family Lives
Family and parenting support.
- Cruse Bereavement Support
Bereavement support — 0808 808 1677.
Legal & rights
- Law Society — Find a Solicitor
Search for regulated solicitors in England and Wales.
- Advicenow
Practical guides on law and rights.
- Rights of Women
Free legal advice for women.
A note on logos and endorsements
We do not display the logos of the organisations above. Displaying a logo can imply partnership, affiliation, or endorsement — which is only appropriate where an organisation has formally agreed. If you represent one of these organisations and would like to discuss a partnership, please contact us.