We provide a confidential, personalised advice service for older people their families and carers focusing on social care, welfare benefits, befriending services and other social support.
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24 Hour CARE LineProvided by Leukaemia CARE |
The CARE Line is the only dedicated 24 hour freephone service for people affected by leukaemia, Hodgkin, non-Hodgkin and other lymphomas, myeloma, myelodysplasia, myeloproliferative disorders and aplastic anaemia. Knowing that ... |
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Admiral Nursing DIRECTProvided by Dementia UK |
Admiral Nurses are specialist mental health nurses specialising in dementia. Admiral Nurseswork with family carers and people with dementia, in the community and other settings. Working collaboratively with other professionals ... |
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Age UK AdviceProvided by Age UK |
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Anxiety UK helplineProvided by Anxiety UK |
f you would like to speak to someone about your anxiety, ring our helpline on 08444 775 774. Our helpline operates from 9:30-5:30, Monday to Friday. The helpline ... |
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Benefits and bereavement adviceProvided by Citizen's Advice Bureau |
If you are married or in a registered civil partnership and your partner dies, you may be able to get extra financial help. These benefits are called bereavement benefits. Read ... |
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Bereavement support following the sudden death of a babyProvided by The Lullaby Trust |
The Lullaby Trust offers confidential support to family, friends and carers affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or toddler: Bereavement support |
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Bereavement support in your areaProvided by Cruse Bereavement Care |
Face-to-face services are provided via our Areas and Branches, and delivered by our trained Bereavement Support Volunteers. You can view a regional or alphabetical list of Areas and branches here ... |
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BLF NursesProvided by British Lung Foundation |
British Lung Foundation nurses provide the very best care for people with lung disease.No one likes being in hospital. We know that being able to stay at home during ... |
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Boots Macmillan Beauty AdvisorsProvided by Boots Macmillan Beauty Advisors |
Many people may not know how to cope with the visible effects of cancer treatment. Boots Macmillan Beauty Advisors are specially trained beauty experts. They can give advice on how ... |
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BorrowMyDoggyProvided by BorrowMyDoggy |
BorrowMyDoggy enables people to borrow dogs owned by others. All details on the website.
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Brief guide to benefitsProvided by The MS Society |
The benefits system is complex, and the rules often change, so even if you’ve looked into it before, it might be worth checking again. Across the UK, billions of ... |
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Cancer Hair Care websiteProvided by Cancer Hair Care |
"We truly hope that our Cancer Hair Care website and charity services are one small way of helping you to look good through your illness and into recovery. We understand ... |
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Canine Care CardProvided by Dogs Trust |
Many people worry about what would happen if they were to die before their dog. Thankfully, Dogs Trust is on hand to ease this worry. The Canine Care Card scheme ... |
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Cat GuardiansProvided by Cats Protection |
Cat Guardians is the free service provided by Cats Protection, aimed at giving peace of mind to cat owners concerned about what might happen if they were to pass away ... |
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Child Bereavement Support and Information lineProvided by Child Bereavement UK |
We provide confidential support, information and guidance to families and professionals. Our professionally trained bereavement support workers are available to take calls 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. Tel: 01494 568900 |
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Church of England Funeral servicesProvided by Church of England Funerals |
The Church of England funerals website offers a host of resources to help you plan, organise or attend a Church of England funeral. https://churchofenglandfunerals.org/ |
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Counselling DirectoryProvided by Counselling Directory |
The Counselling Directory works to connect you with professional support. |
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Death planningProvided by Soul Midwives |
Soul Midwives can sit with someone facing the end of life and discuss issues relating to death planning. Where would they like to die given the choice? Who would they ... |
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Digital Legacy PlanningProvided by Social Embers CIC |
The Law Society has advised that everyone should make a record of their digital accounts when making a will. As our lives become increasingly connected to the internet, considering what ... |
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End of life doula supportProvided by Living Well Dying Well |
A Doula offers advocacy, mentorship, practical, emotional or spiritual support when an individual or family needs extra back-up, between visits from health professionals. They provide a consistent and on-going presence ... |
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Find a Funeral DirectorProvided by National Association of Funeral Directors |
Please visit our website to search for a funeral director in your area: http://www.nafd.org.uk/funeral-advice/find-a-member/ |
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Find a funeral director in your areaProvided by National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) |
Search our database of SAIF members: http://www.saif.org.uk/website/public/index_public.html
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Find A SolicitiorProvided by The Law Society |
Search for solicitors included in the Law Society's directory here: !--[if> |
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find a therapistProvided by Therapy Directory |
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Find bereavement services from your councilProvided by UK Government online services around death |
Contact your council to find resources and support to help in times of bereavement.
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Find your local PALS serviceProvided by NHS Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) |
To find your local PALS service search here: !--[if> |
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Funeral AdvisorProvided by Natural Death Centre Charity |
The website for Funeral Advisor is http://www.funeraladvisor.org.uk Funeral Advisor is a website for finding a funeral director ... ![endif]-->!--[if> |
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Funeral PaymentsProvided by UK Government online services around death |
If you’re on a low income and need help to pay for a funeral you’re arranging, you could get a Funeral Payment. How much you get depends on ... |
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HelplineProvided by British Lung Foundation |
03000 030 555 Just been diagnosed with a lung condition? |
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HelplineProvided by Together For Short Lives |
Together for Short Lives run a national helpline and information service where we can let you know what support is out there, and how to access it. We can tell ... |
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Holidays and day tripsProvided by Jumbulance Trust |
We provide holidays and pilgrimages that many people in the last years of life could never entertain without significant physical and ... ![endif]-->!--[if> |
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Incredible hospice and neurological careProvided by Sue Ryder |
Sue Ryder provides incredible hospice and neurological care for people facing a frightening, life-changing diagnosis. It's not just expert medical care we provide. It's the emotional support and ... |
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Independent Age Advice ServiceProvided by Independent Age |
We provide a confidential, personalised advice service for older people their families and carers focusing on social care, welfare benefits, befriending services and other social support. |
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Information LineProvided by Compassion in Dying |
Compassion in Dying is the only UK charity which helps people understand their rights to make choices about treatment and care at the end of life. We provide a national ... |
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Legal Advice ServiceProvided by Mind |
We provide legal information and general advice on mental health related law covering:
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Local contacts for Pets as TherapyProvided by Pets As Therapy |
If you’d like a visit from a friendly dog or cat please see the page below and get in touch with your nearest local contact: http://www.petsastherapy.org ... |
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Long term care for petsProvided by The Cinnamon Trust |
The Cinnamon Trust also provides long term care for pets whose owners have died or moved to residential accommodation which will not accept pets. Arrangements are made between owners and ... |
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Marie Curie Nursing ServiceProvided by Marie Curie Cancer Care |
The Marie Curie Nursing Service helps people who are approaching the end of their lives to remain at home if they wish to, through its nationwide network of Marie Curie ... |
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Medical equipmentProvided by British Red Cross |
Our volunteer-led medical equipment service provides wheelchair hire and short-term loans of equipment at almost 1,000 outlets in the UK, helping tens of thousands of people every year. The ... |
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Mind infolineProvided by Mind |
Our infoline team provide information on a range of topics including:
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MND ConnectProvided by Motor Neurone Disease Association |
MND Connect is more than just a helpline. MND Connect offers people access to advice, practical and emotional support and direction to other services and agencies. MND Connect is available ... |
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Money Advice Service HelplineProvided by The Money Advice Service |
Free, unbiased advice to help you make the most of your money. |
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MS HelplineProvided by The MS Society |
The MS Helpline is available for free on 0808 800 8000. It's there for you whoever you are, and whatever your connection to MS. Professionally trained staff and volunteers ... |
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Multiple Sclerosis Trust Information ServiceProvided by Multiple Sclerosis Trust |
The MS Trust Information Team provides a dedicated personal enquiry service offering positive constructive health information for anyone affected by MS. We can also provide relevant information about MS for ... |
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Muscular Dystrophy Information LineProvided by The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign |
Our phone and email information service is here weekdays 8.30am - 6pm to address any of your concerns about muscular dystrophy and other related conditions. You can contact us on ... |
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My Living WillProvided by My Living Will |
A website to help people make decisions about care towards the end of life. |
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National DebtlineProvided by National Debtline |
National Debtline is a free, confidential, debt advice service for people in England, Wales and Scotland, run by the charity the Money Advice Trust. Nine out of ten people who ... |
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National Dementia HelplineProvided by Alzheimer's Society |
f you have concerns about Alzheimer's disease or about any other form of dementia, Alzheimer's Society National Dementia Helpline 0300 222 1122 can provide information, support, guidance and ... |
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National helpline for bereaved parentsProvided by The Compassionate Friends - Supporting bereaved parents |
TCF National UK Helpline 0845 123 2304 available for support and information daily from 10.00 - 16.00 and 19.00 ... ![endif]-->!--[if> |
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National Helpline Supporting Bereaved Children and their FamiliesProvided by Winston's Wish |
08452 03 04 05 The Winston’s Wish Helpline is a national helpline offering support, information and guidance to all those caring for a child or young person who has ... |
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Natural Death Centre Help LineProvided by Natural Death Centre Charity |
We offer advice and support for all aspects of death and dying. |
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Online Arts CommunityProvided by Making Art Personal |
Our online arts community is open to anyone affected by cancer, patients, carers, families and friends. Making Art Personal encourages you to share your art and tell your artistic cancer ... |
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Online surgeriesProvided by British Lung Foundation |
Once a month, the British Lung Foundation offers online surgeries free to our members. It's a chance to learn more about various lung conditions, how to manage them and ... |
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Parkinson's UK helplineProvided by Parkinson's UK |
Our trained advisers, including specialist Parkinson's nurses, can provide information and advice about all aspects of living with Parkinson's, such as:
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Pet fostering serviceProvided by The Cinnamon Trust |
This service is for pets whose owners face a spell in hospital - volunteers take pets into their own homes and supply love and care in abundance until owner and pet ... |
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PSP HelplineProvided by The PSP Association |
The PSP Association Helpline and Information Service offers advice, information, practical and emotional support to people living with PSP. The number is 0300 0110 122. So, if you have a ... |
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Public EnquiriesProvided by The Society of Will Writers |
The Society can provide the names and contact numbers for Will Writers and Estate Planners who have met our assessment criteria, proven they have the necessary qualifications and will adhere ... |
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SamaritansProvided by Samaritans |
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of emotional distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide You ... |
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Sands HelplineProvided by Sands - Stillbirth and Neonatal death charity |
The Sands helpline is open to anyone affected by the death of a baby. We offer support to people around the time of their baby’s death and during the ... |
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Specialist HD Advisory ServiceProvided by Huntington's Disease Association |
This service offers support to families affected by Huntington's disease and training for professionals to increase their knowledge of HD |
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Stroke Association HelplineProvided by The Stroke Association |
If you have been affected by a stroke in any way, you may have many questions about what has happened and what is likely to happen in the future. You ... |
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Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide National HelplineProvided by Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide |
National Helpline: 0844 561 6855 Available 9am - 9pm every day.
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Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide National HelplineProvided by Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide |
Our helpline is available between 9am and 9pm every day of the year. It provides an opportunity to talk confidentially with someone who has been bereaved by suicide and to ... |
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Tell Us OnceProvided by UK Government online services around death |
Tell Us Once lets you report a birth or death to most government organisations in one go. The link for this is: https://www.gov.uk/tell-us-once |
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The Silver Line HelplineProvided by The Silver Line |
0800 4 70 80 90 The Silver Line is the confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK* open every day and night of the year. Our specially trained ... |
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Translation and InterpretingProvided by Language Line |
Langauge Line offer telephone interpreting, face-to-face interpreting and document translation. LanguageLine Solutions can help you speak to or understand any limited English speaker. Whether you need telephone or face-to-face interpreting ... |
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Transport serviceProvided by British Red Cross |
The transport service offers freedom and independence for people who cannot get about easily or use public transport. We help people to get to medical appointments, to do everyday essentials ... |
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What to do after someone diesProvided by UK Government online services around death |
A guide setting out what to do following a death: https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death |
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