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.
Dogs Trust
Domestic Abuse Prevention Organisations
Free fostering for abuse victims while fleeing domestic abuse
N/A
England
Domestic & Sexual Assault Team (DASAT)
Rape and Sexual Abuse Response Services
Local government. For victims of domestic assault, rape, trafficking, exploitation. Planning, support, information & advice, counselling, refuge
Mon - Fri, 9 - 5
Scotland
Domestic Abuse Safety Unit
Domestic Abuse Prevention Organisations
DASU provides informed, confidential, quality services that value and respect ALL survivors of domestic abuse.
Wales
Domestic Abuse Safety Unit
Domestic Abuse Prevention Organisations
DASU provides informed, confidential, quality services that value and respect ALL survivors of domestic abuse.
Wales
Domestic Abuse Safety Unit
Domestic Abuse Prevention Organisations
DASU provides informed, confidential, quality services that value and respect ALL survivors of domestic abuse.
Wales
Domestic Abuse Safety Unit
Domestic Abuse Prevention Organisations
DASU provides informed, confidential, quality services that value and respect ALL survivors of domestic abuse.
Wales
Domestic Violence intervention Project
Domestic Abuse Prevention Organisations
Works to stop domestic violence and to reduce the harm it causes to women, children and families.
N/A
England
Domestic Violence Services
Housing Advice Organisations
DVS (Keighley) provides a range of support services to individuals who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. This provision includes crisis intervention, safety planning, advocacy, preventative and long term recovery work, specialist services for individuals from the black and minority ethnic communities and eastern European communities.
N/A
England
Doncaster And District Deaf Society
Deaf Support Organisations
DDDS provides a centralised, safe base point of social contact, information and meeting place for the Doncaster Deaf Community. OAP group, social club, deaf leisure club & drama group. Manages funding applications to provide modern equipment and materials for the benefit of its users.
N/A
England
Doncaster Disabled Peoples Alliance
Disability Support Organisations
Doncaster Disabled Peoples Alliance (DDPA) raise the profile of disabled people by networking and forging partnerships with other organisations in and around the Doncaster area. The DDPA put forward issues relating to disabled people in and around the access and use of new facilities.
N/A
England
Doncaster 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
Doncaster Mencap
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
Doncaster Partnership For Carers Ltd
Other (Please clarify type)
Provides advocacy, advice, information, emotional/practical support, social activities and training to all unpaid carers and their families in Doncaster and volunteering opportunities.
N/A
England
Doncaster Samaritans
Suicide Prevention Organisations
Support for anyone, of any age, facing any kind of issue. You do not have to be suicidal to call.
N/A
England
Donnington House Care Home Limited
Age Related Organisations
The Charity operates as a Care Home, providing residential and nursing care for up to 28 older people with a connection to Chichester or the surrounding area.
N/A
England
Dorchester Men's Shed
Friendship and Social Interaction Organisations
All genders. Social DIY space.
Tue & Thur 9 - 4
England
Dorset Federation of Women's Institute
Friendship and Social Interaction Organisations
Social activities for older women
N/A
England
Dorset Mind
Mental Health Organisation
Counselling, group support, befriending
N/A
England
Dorset Mind
Mental Health Organisation
Counselling, group support, befriending
N/A
England
Douglas Macmillan Hospice
Care and Nursing Homes (see CQC website)
To promote holistic care for those with a limited life expectancy, whose disease has entered the palliative phase, respecting their individuality & choice. Support is provided at home, as an In/Out-patient or via Day Therapy, ensuring the best possible quality of life. Our services aim to meet the needs of our patients' and carers at all stages of their journey.
N/A
England
Dove Cottage Day Hospice
Care and Nursing Homes (see CQC website)
An independent hospice providing palliative day-care to those people living in NE Leicestershire, SE Nottinghamshire and Rutland with a diagnosis of cancer or other progressive illnesses for which there is no cure.
N/A
England
Dove Holes over 60's Club
Friendship and Social Interaction Organisations
Mondays and Tuesdays
N/A
England
Dove House Hospice
Care and Nursing Homes (see CQC website)
Inpatient, day hospice, therapies, carer support, community nurse, bereavement
N/A
England
Downs syndrome Manchester
Mental Health Organisation
Social, information & advice, training
N/A
England
Downs Syndrome Society
Mental Health Organisation
Social, information, activities
N/A
Scotland
Dr Avery Roberts For The Poor
Housing Advice Organisations
Provision of assistance to the poor of the parishes of Hurtpierpoint, Albourne and Sayers Common, West Sussex.
N/A
England
Dr Radcliffe's Almshouses
Housing Advice Organisations
Provision of accommodation to elderly persons.
N/A
England
Dressability
Blind Support Organisations
To support independence and wellbeing, Dressability provides a specialist garment adaptation/alteration service - based on the sensitive and informed identification of discrete solutions to the complex clothing challenges encountered by people with disabilities, learning difficulties and/or mobility impairments.
N/A
England
Drumlegagh Womens Group
Other Advice and Support Organisations
Drumlegagh Women
Northern Ireland
DTSD Resolution
Counselling or Therapy Organisations
Counselling for veterans
N/A
England
Duchess Of Marlborough's Almshouses
Housing Advice Organisations
The charity holds a residual interest in buildings used as almshouses to accommodate elderly people.
N/A
England
Dudley Advocacy Limited
Other Advice and Support Organisations
To support vulnerable people in Dudley to be able to make choices and decisions that affect their lives.
N/A
England
Dudley Centre For Inclusive Living
Disability Support Organisations
Dignity information day and exhibition for the disabled.
N/A
England
Dudley Crossroads
Other (Please clarify type)
Focus is principally on the carers of physically disabled individuals. Also offers a support service to elderly, isolated and vulnerable people in their own homes.
N/A
England
Dudley Disabled Learning Activities And Advice Centre
Disability Support Organisations
The promotion of activities that have an effect on health and run various meetings and seminars on various topics for the benefit of handicapped people that anyone can attend free of charge.
N/A
England
Dudley 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
Dudley Senior Citizens Forum
Age Related Organisations
Yoga and exercise classes for women, exercise classes for men. Lunch clubs Monday to Thursday, and events held on important issues with speakers.
N/A
England
Dudley Voluntary Association For Mentally Handicapped
Age Related Organisations
To provide holidays and outings and to promote the welfare of the mentally handicaped generally.
N/A
England
Dumbarton Women's Aid
Domestic Abuse Prevention Organisations
Refuge, support, drop in, outreach
N/A
Scotland
Dundee Age Concern
Age Related Organisations
Daycare, meals, social groups & activities, transport to venue available
Transport can be provided to Dundee venue
Scotland
Dundee Age Concern
Age Related Organisations
Daycare, meals, social groups & activities, transport to venue available
Transport can be provided
Scotland
Dundee Autism Support Hub
Mental Health Organisation
Information, assessment, support services, social
N/A
Scotland
Dundee Blind and partially sighted Society
Blind Support Organisations
Audio library, equipment, social events, transport
N/A
Scotland
Dundee British Legion
Other (Please clarify type)
Veteran support and social activities
N/A
Scotland
Dundee CAB
Legal Support Organisations
Provides advice, support, and advocacy on a variety of subjects
Mon - Fri, 9 - 5
Scotland
Dundee Care and Repair
Financial Services
Awards and grants to help improve quality of life in the home
Government initiative. Contact for assessment.
Scotland
Dundee Carers Centre
Disability Support Organisations
Information, support, rights, carer support, breaks and counselling for the disabled.
N/A
Scotland
Dundee Dementia Resource Centre
Age Related Organisations
Information & advice, support groups, day care, advisors, activities.
Mon - Sat, 9 - 4.
Scotland
Dundee Independent Advocacy Service
Legal Support Organisations
For older people, those with dementia or learning disabilities. Empower people to make their voice hear and inform of their rights.
N/A
Scotland
Dundee International Women's Centre
Black and Ethnic Minority Organisations
Social, arts & crafts, activities, fitness
N/A
Scotland