As well as Hourglass, there are a number of other useful organisations that can provide advice, assistance, and information for those seeking help for a variety of different situations.
Bethany Christian Trust
Homelessness Organisation
Provides support services and accommodation for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Also provides advice and support on a number of subjects
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Scotland
Bethany Homestead
Age Related Organisations
Provision of care home and sheltered accommodation for sick or elderly persons.
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England
Bethesda Eventide Homes Ipswich
Housing Advice Organisations
Bethesda Eventide Homes provide high quality residential care to elderly residents in an environment where individuals are actively encouraged to retain their own identities and the lifestyle of their choice according to their physical and mental capabilities.
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England
Bethesda Hospice
Care and Nursing Homes (see CQC website)
Hospice, care home, respite,
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Scotland
Bethlehem Care And Hospice Trust
Care and Nursing Homes (see CQC website)
Care and Hospice Trust aiming to provide care facilities for the vulnerable elderly (men and women) and hospice facilities for the dying in Bethlehem.
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England
Bevely Consolidated charity
Age Related Organisations
Almshouses, financial aid for social & medical support
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England
Beverly Community Lift
Disability Support Organisations
Dial a ride, outings. Car and minibus available.
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England
Bewdley Street Pastors
Homelessness Organisation
Bewdley Street Pastors provides patrols on the streets of Bewdley on selected nights. Street Pastors are trained and approved members of local churches and are supported by Prayer Pastors.
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England
Bexley Accessible Transport Scheme
Disability Support Organisations
Aim to reduce loneliness and isolation by providing community transport to the vulnerable and less able, to help keep people independent and socially active.
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England
Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watch Association
Crime Prevention Organisations
Promotes public participation in the prevention and solution of crime to make Bexley safer for the community.
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England
Bexley Women's Aid
Female Victim Organisations
Provides emergency accommodation for women (and their children) to escape domestic abuse. Also provides emotional support to help support them through the difficult and to help them regain their independence.
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England
Bexleyheath and District Club for the Disabled
Friendship and Social Interaction Organisations
Social activities for elderly and physically disabled people.
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England
Bickerstaffe Pensioners Social Fund
Age Related Organisations
Provides yearly outings/parties for pensioners in West Lancashire.
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England
BID
Disability Support Organisations
Housing & health support, independent living, finance advice, home equipment. Council run
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England
Big Breakfast
Housing Advice Organisations
Supporting homeless adults, those in danger of becoming homeless and people without access to cooking facilities; by providing a cooked breakfast, 7 days a week at a central location in Swindon - a safe place for them to socialise and for outreach workers from partner organisations to give advice/signpost help with issues e.g. health, drugs & alcohol abuse, mental health, benefits & housing.
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England
Big Local Conniburrow
Local Authority/ Local Government/ Social Service Organisations
Free community fridge, social, library, events
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England
Biggin Hill Community Care Association
Age Related Organisations
Home visiting for regular social visits are made by a volunteer for a chat. The volunteer can also help the person they are visiting to be aware of other activities or services that may be of benefit to them.
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England
Billingshurst Community Transport Limited
Other (Please clarify type)
Provider of voluntary transport scheme for the elderly and disabled.
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England
Billingshurst Emergency Assistance Team
Disability Support Organisations
To relieve persons suffering injury or illness in the area covered by the South East Coast Ambulance Service by the provision of emergency medical care.
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England
Bilston Senior Citizens Federation
Age Related Organisations
Provides support to senior citizens in the old Bilston borough.
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England
Bingham And District Audio Magazine
Blind Support Organisations
The Audio Magazine produces monthly a CD containing news, talks, interviews, & reports on local topics for local people who either have a visual impairment, restricted mobilty, or older people who wish to stay in touch with their local community. This service is free-of-charge.
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England
Birchall Trust
Rape and Sexual Abuse Response Services
For any gender. Counselling and support.
Long waiting list
England
Birchwood
Mental Health Organisation
4 centres throughout the region. Also has a refugee project
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Scotland
Birchwood Medical Trust
NHS or Health Organisations
Provision of equipment & services to patients that are not usually provided by the NHS.
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England
BIRD
NHS or Health Organisations
For people with brain illnesses. Offers treatment and therapies
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England
Birmingham And Solihull Women's Aid
Domestic Abuse Prevention Organisations
BSWAID is working with women and children affected by domestic violence by:offering safe temporary accommodation, appropriate and accessible support services including supporting women in accessing justice system. The charity raises awareness and promotes action against Domestic violence and promotes policy and best practice that responds to women and children's needs.
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England
Birmingham Association For Mental Health
Mental Health Organisation
Birmingham Mind provides high quality, user led services for people who experience mental health distress. Our services include Residential Care, Supported Housing, Support in the individual's own home, Day Service provision and other specialist community services.
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England
Birmingham Care Group
Other (Please clarify type)
BCG provides a day centre and drop-in for vulnerable adults. Here they can access activities to improve their health and well-being. This is achieved through workshops and courses which promote personal development, social interaction and progression towards rehabilitation, health and well-being. Also delivers community events and support for our homeless citizens.
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England
Birmingham Carers' Association
Other (Please clarify type)
Working and campaigning on behalf of carers in the City of Birmingham.
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England
Birmingham Crisis Centre
Domestic Abuse Prevention Organisations
Offers a save haven by way of the provision of temporary refuge and support to women and children who are the victims of domestic violence.
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England
Birmingham Disability Resource Centre
Disability Support Organisations
Provision of a range of person-centered information, advice and support services to disabled people and their support networks primarily living in Birmingham, Solihull and the wider West Midlands. Provision of a range of professional services to assist organisations in the West Midlands to meet their legal obligations under anti disability discrimination legislation including the Equality Act.
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England
Birmingham Multi-Care Support Services Ltd
Disability Support Organisations
To provide care and support to people in Birmingham who have multiple disabilities and to provide respite for their parents and carers.
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England
Birmingham Rape And Sexual Violence Project
Rape and Sexual Abuse Response Services
Supports people of all ages affected by sexual violence/abuse. Offers advocacy support, counselling, including at outreach sites, specialised counselling and group support for abused asylum seekers/refugees, social groups (incl. women only), telephone helpline, written self-help info, and training.
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England
Birmingham Retirement Council
Friendship and Social Interaction Organisations
Provision of hobby and activity sharing groups for people aged 50+.
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England
Birmingham Samaritans
Suicide Prevention Organisations
Support for anyone, of any age, facing any kind of issue. You do not have to be suicidal to call.
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England
Birmingham Vision
Blind Support Organisations
Birmingham Vision works in partnership to provide a range of services to the visually impaired community in the city. This includes an ECLO service in two hospitals (Queen Elizabeth and BMEC). Atively support groups or individuals who would persue leisure or sporting opportunities, through sports and social provision. Provide employment support to blind and partially sighted people.
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England
Bishampton Relief In Need Charity
Financial Services
Provides financial support to those in need.
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England
Bishop Creighton House
Age Related Organisations
Caring for older, vulnerable and disabled people. Daily phone calls and visits, home safety and security checks and installations, major home adaptations and help with keeping fit after illness.
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England
Blaby and Glen Parva Community Service
Age Related Organisations
Community service provides lunch clubs with transport, social groups, with transport where necessary, a social support group, painting and exercise groups, and outings, mainly for older people. Provides opportunities for people with learning disabilities as well.
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England
Blaby District Dementia Action Alliance
Age Related Organisations
Organises a better place to live for people with dementia and their carers. Supports those in need by delivering dementia information sessions and giving support to people who suffer from dementia and their families.
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England
Black Country Food Bank Limited
Other (Please clarify type)
Provides food (supplemented on occasions by clothing) and advice to people within the Black Country who are experiencing financial hardship, sickness or need. Provides the service through donations of food and other articles by members of the public, local churches and various other organisations.
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England
Black Horse
Homelessness Organisation
Night shelter, food
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England
Black n Blue
Black and Ethnic Minority Organisations
Domestic abuse and forced marriage service for ethnic minorities
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England
Blackbird Leys Neighbourhood Support Scheme Ltd
Other Advice and Support Organisations
Provision of social welfare advice and advocacy services, including welfare benefits, housing and debt advice.
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England
Blackburn & District Blind Society
Blind Support Organisations
Provides services that support people in the community who are partially sighted, blind and may often have other disabilities. Telephone befriending service, information, advice and signpost people. Information in various formats including large print, audio and Braille.
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England
Blackburn Foodbank
Other (Please clarify type)
Provides three days nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred. Part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust.
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England
Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service Ltd
Other (Please clarify type)
One stop shop' approach to offering information, advice and support to all unpaid carers within Blackburn with Darwen. Service aims to raise awareness of the needs of unpaid carers and will support carers to have a voice and improve the quality of services that are available to carers and their dependents.
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England
Blackdown Support Group
Age Related Organisations
Transport, befriending, social, advocacy, dementia support, bereavement, wheelchair hire, information & advice
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England
Blackpool & Fylde Street Angels
Homelessness Organisation
Hot food street outreach, weekend evening outreach (offering practical help and advice as well as basic first aid), a shelter for adults during severe weather periods and a facility called Angels Rest used to run education and support groups.
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England