Helpful support groups and charities

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Housing issues

Shelter provides advice and information to people in need. You can contact housing advisers online, by telephone or in person.

Freephone: 0808 800 444

Visit Shelter

Victims of crime

Victim support provides specialist practical and emotional support to victims of crime in England and Wales.

Free support line: 0808 168 9111

Visit Victim Support

Advice on tax for older people

Tax help for older people provides free, independent and expert help for those who cannot afford a tax advisor.

Tax helpline: 01308 488 066

(low cost phone line)

Email using their website enquiry form.

Visit Advice on Tax

Suicidal thoughts

The Samaritans provide emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, or at risk of suicide.

Freephone: 116 123

(24 hours a day 365 days a year)

Email: [email protected]

Visit Samaritans

Dementia

Non-profit organisation who work for people with dementia and their carers.

National dementia helpline: 0300 222 11 22

Visit Alzheimer's Society

Cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer.

Freephone: 0808 808 00 00

Visit Macmillan Cancer Support

Loneliness

The Silver Line

A free confidential helpline offering information, friendship and advice to older people in the UK.

Telephone: 0800 470 8090 (24 hours)

Visit The Silver Line

Befriending service

Help to combat loneliness in later life through Age UK friendship services.

Telephone: 0800 678 1602

Visit Age UK