Here we have provided a list of useful telephone numbers for organisations that provide help for a variety of issues:
Abortion Help
Provides 24-hour abortion information run by Marie Stopes International clinics.
0845 300 80 90
Self-referral to the local abortion clinic at Burnley General Hospital can be made on:
01282 803767
Age UK
Information and advice on a broad range of topics affecting older people.
0800 6781174
Alcoholics Anonymous
For those who think their drinking is becoming a problem, Alcoholics Anonymous offers the chance to talk to someone who can relate to your issues through their own personal experience.
0845 769 7555
Asthma UK Advice line
Asthma nurse specialists provide independent, confidential advice and support to people living with asthma, their families, friends and carers and to health professionals.
08457 01 02 03
Autism Helpline
The National Autistic Society Autism Helpline provides impartial, confidential information, advice and support for people with autism spectrum disorders, their families, professionals, researchers and students.
0845 070 4004
BwD public health website
Back Care helpline
The helpline provides support and information from individuals who have experienced back pain themselves.
0845 130 2704
Beating Eating Disorders
Confidential helpline offering support and advice for anyone affected by an eating disorder.
0845 634 1414
Beaumont Society
Advice and support for transgender, transvestite , transsexual and cross-dressing people to reduce emotional stress and increase understanding.
01582 412220
Breast Cancer Care helpline
Nurses and trained workers with personal or professional experience of breast cancer offer information and support on any aspect of breast cancer or breast health.
0808 800 6000
Brook Advisory Centres
Free and confidential sexual health advice and services for under-25s.
0800 0185 023
Cancer backup
Information from nurses about all types and aspects of cancer – diagnosis, treatment, symptom control, clinical trials, support groups and where to get practical and emotional help.
0808 800 1234
Blackburn Carers Service
01254 688400
www.bwdcarers.org.uk
facebook.com/bwdcarers
instagram: blackburncarers
Carers Direct
Confidential information and advice for anyone looking after someone else.
0808 802 0202
Childline
Support, information and advice for children on any topic they want to talk about – bullying, gangs, puberty, sexual abuse, alcohol, drugs, or anything else that worries them.
0800 1111
Condom essential wear
Free and confidential sexual health information and advice.
0800 567 123
Contact a Family
Information on specific conditions and rare disorders for families with disabled children.
0808 808 3555
Cruse Day by Day
Help and support for people who are bereaved 0844 477 9400.
Also offers a special line for young people on 0808 808 1677.
Dentist
For information on how to see a dentist please click the link below
Domestic Violence Helpline
National Domestic Violence 24-hour helpline for those who require an urgent response or need in-depth support. The helpline is run by Women’s Aid and Refuge.
0808 2000 247
Drink line
Information and self-help materials, help to callers worried about their own drinking, support for family and friends of people who are drinking, and advice on where to go for help.
0800 917 8282
FPA
For information and advice on contraception, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy choices, abortion, or planning a pregnancy
0845 122 8690
Frank
Call for confidential and friendly advice about drugs from professional advisers who will give you straight up, unbiased information.
0800 77 66 00
Heart helpline
British Heart Foundation’s cardiac nurses and information officers provide information to help support any medical advice you have already had from your GP or consultant.
08450 70 80 70
Learning Disability Helpline
An advice and information service from Mencap for people with a learning disability, their families and carers.
0808 808 1111
Macmillan Cancer Line
Information and advice for anyone with concerns about living with cancer 0808 808 2020. Also offers a text phone service on 0808 808 0121.
Meningitis Research Foundation
Trained staff and qualified nurses offer information on meningitis and septicaemia to anyone concerned about or affected by these infections.
0808 800 3344
Mental Health
‘Talking Therapies –Help for Anxiety and Depression’
Are you suffering from anxiety or depression?
Perhaps you’re feeling stressed and struggling to control your worry? Do you experience feelings of panic or obsess about certain thoughts?
You're not alone. Help is out there. Last year more than 30,000 people in Lancashire and South Cumbria benefitted from NHS Talking Therapies – formerly known as IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies).
NHS Talking Therapies involve free groups and courses, as well as one to one therapy to help you understand what you’re going through and build your confidence.
You can refer yourself – which means you don't have to see your GP first. Find out more information or refer yourself today by visiting: choose as appropriate www.lscft.nhs.uk/talkingtherapies
Mind Info Line
Mind’s helpline gives confidential advice and help for people with mental health problems.
0845 766 0163
Positive Minds
Blackburn with Darwen Adult Learning Courses
www.bwdlearning.co.uk
email: positive.minds@blackburn.gov.uk
Tel 01254 507720
Rethink
Helpline services offering practical and emotional support to those experiencing severe mental illness, their carers and relatives.
0845 456 0455
Shelter
Free housing advice from the homelessness and housing charity.
0808 800 4444
Stroke helpline
Advice from the Stroke Association, which helps stroke patients and their families through its support services and funds research into prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
0845 303 3100
The Patients Association
For concerns about healthcare in general, this national charity provides patients with a way to raise issues and share experiences as it works to improve the care we all receive.
020 8423 8999
The Samaritans
Confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day, for people who feel distressed, despairing or suicidal.
08457 90 90 90
THT Direct
Information, support and advice from the Terrence Higgins Trust on all aspects of HIV and sexual health
0845 1221 200