Charities & Support Organisations.
Where to find additional support.
Charities
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Cancer Research UK
Free information service provided by Cancer Research UK about cancer and cancer care for people with cancer and their families. Information is formatted in such a way that makes understanding the website an easy process
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Diabetes UK
Largest charity in the UK devoted to the care and treatment of people with diabetes in order to improve the quality of life for people with the condition.
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Asthma UK
This website has been revamped to meet the needs of the thousands of people with asthma who visit the site each day, either to find important information about asthma and how to control it
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Alzheimer's Society
Comprehensive information for people with all forms of dementia. Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Guide Dogs for the Blind UK
Guide Dogs wants a world in which all blind and partially-sighted people enjoy the same rights, opportunities and responsibilities as everyone else. Their mission is to provide guide dogs and other mobility services that increase the independence and dignity of blind and partially-sighted people. We campaign for improved rehabilitation services and unhindered access for all blind and partially-sighted people.
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Mental Health Foundation
Founded in 1949, the Mental Health Foundation is a leading UK charity that provides information, carries out research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems, whatever their age and wherever they live
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Sense
Sense is the leading national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind. We provide expert advice and information as well as specialist services to deafblind people, their families, carers and the professionals who work with them. They also support people who have sensory impairments with additional disabilities.
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Epilepsy Action
Epilepsy Action is the largest member-led epilepsy organisation in Britain, acting as the voice for the UK's estimated 456,000 people with epilepsy, as well as their friends, families, carers, health professionals and the many other people on whose lives the condition has an impact.
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British Heart Foundation
From British Heart Foundation: “Our vision is of a world in which people do not die prematurely of heart disease. We will achieve this through our pioneering research, our vital prevention activity and by ensuring quality care and support for people living with heart disease.”
Are you, or do you know someone who feels lonely?
Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire are working to tackle loneliness across Worcestershire - and the services they provide are crucial to getting people back in the community.
If you know someone aged over 50 who would benefit from support, please contact Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire by using their website, or call 01905 74954.
Alternatively, if you could volunteer an hour of your time - perhaps with a regular call, sharing a hobby, a visit to a café, or a walk - they’d love to hear from you. To find out more about volunteering opportunities, call 01905 74954.
In partnership with NHS, Age UK, and Worcestershire County Council. Registered Charity No. 1080545.
Domestic Abuse
If you are a victim of domestic abuse and violence, or know someone who is, there is help available.
The West Mercia Women's Aid Helpline on 0800 980 3331 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is staffed by trained workers who can offer you support, safety planning, information and advice.
Men's Advice Line on 0808 801 0327 (Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm).
In an emergency always dial 999 and ask for police. If you are not safe to speak - call 999 and then press 55.
Guidance on the silent calls ("Silent solution"): Silent solution guide (Independent Office for Police Conduct website, opens in a new window).
Any stay at home instructions as a result of Covid 19 do not apply if you need to leave your home to escape domestic abuse.
More information is available at the link below.
Sexual Assault Self-Referral Service
The Glade Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is a specialist centre which provides a service of care to anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted in West Mercia; Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, in a manner that will address the needs of the individual. The Glade offers a dedicated service to everyone; women, men and children. All clients are treated with dignity and respect.
24 hour Self-referral number: 0808 178 2058
Professionals enquiry number: 01886 833555
Email (office hours only): info@theglade.org.uk
If you do not feel safe, you should call 999.