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About this directory

Looking for help can be tiring, especially when you are already carrying a lot. This directory is designed to make the search simpler. It is not an endless list. We focus on recognised organisations and established services with clear support routes and appropriate safeguarding. Each organisation operates independently, so the most up-to-date information will always sit on their own website.

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This directory provides links to external organisations offering support across a range of health and life challenges. Each service operates independently. If you need immediate help, look for entries marked as 24/7 helplines.

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Lifeline (Northern Ireland)

Crisis support and listening for people feeling distressed, overwhelmed, or unable to cope.

Call:

0800 808 8000

Live Fear Free (Wales)

Welsh Government funded 24/7 support for domestic abuse, sexual violence and coercive control.

Call:

0808 801 0100

Lupus UK

Provides support and information for people affected by lupus and funds research into the condition.

Call:

01708 731 251

MS Society

Supports people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and funds research into new treatments, offering information on managing the condition.

Call:

0808 800 8000

Macmillan Cancer Support

Information and support across every stage of cancer, including helplines, local services, benefits guidance, and help for families, carers, and workplaces.

Call:

0808 808 0000

Maggie’s Centres

Drop-in support across the UK for anyone affected by cancer. Practical guidance, emotional support, group sessions, and a calm space to talk or simply sit.

Call:

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ManKind Initiative

Confidential advice and a helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and their families.

Call:

0808 800 1170

Mencap

A charity supporting people with learning disabilities and their families, offering information, advocacy, and support for independent living.

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