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.
Bradford Samaritans
Crime 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
Bradford Talking Magazines Ltd
Domestic Abuse Prevention Organisations
Works with people who cannot access the written word : people who have a visual impairment, people with learning disabilities, people who are deaf and any person who cannot access the written word. Information produced in a wide range of formats: audio and braille: EasyRead: British Sign Language as well as a multitude of different languages.
N/A
England
Bradford Tradesmen's Homes
Other Advice and Support Organisations
Almshouse Charity providing housing for eligible persons aged 60+.
N/A
England
Bradford Women's Aid
Housing Advice Organisations
Domestic Abuse Support for women in need.
N/A
England
Bradley Old Peoples Trust
Age Related Organisations
Provides oppoutunities for day support, social and recreational activities to older people.
N/A
England
Braeside House
Blind Support Organisations
Care home for blind & partially sighted. Apply N/A
apply N/A. Another blind care home in Paisley
Scotland
Brain Trust
NHS or Health Organisations
Provides support and advice for people with brain tumours
N/A
England
Brainwaves Northern Ireland
Other Advice and Support Organisations
Helpline and other support services for children and adults with brain tumours and their families/carers.
Northern Ireland
Bramley Elderly Action
Other (Please clarify type)
Bramley Elderly Action (BEA) provides a broad range of preventative health activities for local elders with the help of over 140 volunteers - many of whom are local older people. Older Wiser Local Seniors (OWLS) is part of BEA, providing activities for elders living in the adjacent Headingley, Burley, Hyde Park and Kirkstall area. OWLS is helped by almost 40 volunteers.
N/A
England
Branches
Homelessness Organisation
Resettlement support for single homeless people, offering accommodation and facilities.
N/A
England
Brandon Seniors Club
Age Related Organisations
Transport to and from local Church Hall. Midday meal and assistance is provided to obtain grocery shoping. Day trips and outings.
N/A
England
BRASS
Black and Ethnic Minority Organisations
Refugee support. Language tuition, social, information & advice, group support
N/A
England
Braveheart
NHS or Health Organisations
Free health related activities, walking, social, health information hub
N/A
Scotland
Break the Silence
Rape and Sexual Abuse Response Services
Rape counselling, therapies, advocacy, group support
Mon - Fri, 9 - 4.30
Scotland
Breast Cancer Haven
NHS or Health Organisations
Cancer support charity. 12 hrs of 1 - 1, counselling, therapies and group support
N/A
England
Breast Cancer Haven
NHS or Health Organisations
Cancer support charity. 1 - 1, therapies, counselling, support groups
N/A
England
Breckland Talking Newspaper
Blind Support Organisations
Provides a newspaper for those with no or impaired sight.
N/A
England
Brecon Mind
Mental Health Organisation
"We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We're here for you. Whether you're stressed, depressed or in a crisis."
Wales
Brent Council - NHS Health Checks
NHS or Health Organisations
Free NHS health checks for patients aged 40-74 that are registered with a Brent GP.
N/A
England
Brent Food Bank
Other (Please clarify type)
Ensures nobody in the community goes hungry.
N/A
England
Brent Mind
Counselling or Therapy Organisations
Works to support those with mental health needs in their recovery through a personalised approach focused on wellbeing, resilience and independence.
N/A
England
Brent Women's Advisory Resource Centre
Female Victim Organisations
Women's advisory group, with information, advice, guidance and counselling sessions. Outreach services to victims of domestic violence.
N/A
England
Brewood Old People's Welfare Committee
Age Related Organisations
The welfare of elderly/old people.
N/A
England
Bridge Community Project
Counselling or Therapy Organisations
Counselling, bereavement, financial advice
N/A
Scotland
Bridge Wellness Gardens
Mental Health Organisation
Therapeutic environment, workshops, social
N/A
England
Bridge-It Housing UK Team Ltd
Disability Support Organisations
Bridge-It housing provides temporary supported accommodation for single, vulnerable homeless men and women, particularly ex offenders, rough sleepers, victims of domestic violence, those with drug and alcohol problems and those with mental health problems.
N/A
England
Bridges
Domestic Abuse Prevention Organisations
1 - 1, refuge, emergency planning, courses
N/A
England
Bridgewood Trust Limited
Disability Support Organisations
The Bridgewood Trust provides support, accommodation and day services for adults with a learning disability
N/A
England
Bridgnorth Community Transport Group
Disability Support Organisations
Provides a community transport service for those inhabitants of south-east Shropshire who are in need of such a service because of age, sickness or disability (mental or physical) or poverty or a lack of availability of adequate and safe public transport. Wheelchair-accessible minibuses and through taking bookings for the local voluntary car scheme.
N/A
England
Bridgwater And District Mencap Society
Disability Support Organisations
Independent self-funded charity working with disabled people, with a range of services and activities for disabled people, and their parents and carers.
N/A
England
Bridgwater 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 Trussel Trust.
N/A
England
Bridgwater 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 Trussel Trust.
N/A
England
Bridgwater Talking Newspaper
Blind Support Organisations
Provides a weekly talking newspaper for the visually impaired in the Sedgemoor area of Somerset.
N/A
England
Brigh Senior Citizens Fellowship
Age Related Organisations
Organises lectures, classes and speakers once a fortnight where the members can meet and communicate with each other. Encourages the sharing of skills and experiences. Use community transport where possible. Wheelchair for the use of members. Visit and host other similar groups, broadening awareness and interest.
Northern Ireland
Brightlife Cheshire
Age Related Organisations
Social activities for older people
N/A
England
Brighton & Hove CAB
Legal Support Organisations
Provides advice, information, and advocacy on a number of issues
N/A
England
Brighton & Hove City Mission
Religious Organisation
Foodbank, 1- 1 visits, care home church services
N/A
England
Brighton & Hove Food Partnership
Other (Please clarify type)
Community larder, foodbank, dementia, cooking, activities
N/A
England
Brighton & Hove Speak Out
Mental Health Organisation
Learning disabilities. Advocacy, groups, drop in, training
N/A
England
Brighton Alzheimer's
Age Related Organisations
Information & advice, support
N/A
England
Brighton District Nursing Association Trust
Age Related Organisations
To relieve in cases of need persons who are resident in, or who are patients of medical practitioners in the County Borough of Brighton and Hove who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm.
N/A
England
Brighton Housing Trust
Homelessness Organisation
Also a housing association. Day centre with facilities, hostels, mental health & addiction support, counselling, drop in. Sites also in Eastbourne and Hastings
N/A
England
Brighton Housing Trust
Homelessness Organisation
Also a housing association. Day centre with facilities, hostels, mental health & addiction support, counselling, drop in. Sites also in Eastbourne and Hastings
N/A
England
Brighton Housing Trust
Homelessness Organisation
Also a housing association. Day centre with facilities, hostels, mental health & addiction support, counselling, drop in. Sites also in Eastbourne and Hastings
N/A
England
Brighton Talking Newspaper
Blind Support Organisations
Online or USB stick. Local paper and magazines
N/A
England
Brighton Womens Centre
Female Victim Organisations
Drop in, peer groups, therapy, foodbank, homeless support
Monday 2 - 4 is specifically for older women, but can go any time.
England
Brinkworth Parochial Charities
Friendship and Social Interaction Organisations
Helping indivivuals in need and provides gifts to the elderly.
N/A
England
Bristol Aging Better
Age Related Organisations
Social arm of the Bristol Age UK. Activities, clubs, Men's Shed
N/A
England
Bristol and Avon Chinese Womens Group
Black and Ethnic Minority Organisations
Helpline, workshops, support, advocacy, social
N/A
England
Bristol Black Carers
Black and Ethnic Minority Organisations
Information & advice, education
N/A
England