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Everything you need to know about how to get advice and support if you or someone you know has been affected by issues covered in our programmes.
Mental Health Matters
Mental Health Awareness week begins on Monday. As well brand chants and bumpers we will lead with our flagship show Mental Health Matters, a half hour show including five short films in which high profile athletes share their experiences of mental health and the methods they have used to combat their mental health struggles.
The end message being if you are struggling in any way help is available and it’s always best to talk. We focus on Tyson Fury, Marcus Trescothick, Jack Green, Sarah Taylor, Chris Kirkland.
If you or anyone you know has been affected by anything in the above programming please see below contact details for relevant groups who can provide information, advice and support.
Support agencies
Mind
www.mind.org.uk
Provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Samaritans
Offers a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you.
SANE
www.sane.org.uk
Provides confidential emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness.
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
www.thecalmzone.net
Charity aimed at preventing male suicide and offers anonymous, confidential listening, information and support
Cancer Research
If you've been diagnosed with cancer, or know someone who has, we provide practical information on everything from symptoms and screening, to coping after treatment.
MacMillan
We know cancer can affect you physically, emotionally and financially. We're here to help.
Stonewall
www.stonewall.org.uk
Stonewall campaigns for the equality of lesbian, gay, bi and trans people across Britain.
Windrush Foundation
https://windrushfoundation.com/
Windrush Foundation is a registered charity that designs and delivers heritage projects, programmes and initiatives which highlight African and Caribbean peoples’ contributions to UK public services, the Arts, commerce, and other areas of socio-economic and cultural life in Britain and the Commonwealth. The organisation was established in 1996 to promote good race and community relations, build cohesion, eliminate discrimination and encourage equality of opportunity for all – placing particular emphasis on addressing issues of ‘race’/’ethnicity’, equalities and cultural diversity.
Black Cultural Archives
https://blackculturalarchives.org
BCA are a leading non-governmental and heritage institutional voice for the Windrush Generation.
They host surgeries to give first-step advice to those impacted by the Windrush scandal.
Kick It Out
Kick It Out is English football’s equality and inclusion organisation.
Parkinson’s UK
www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support
Parkinson’s UK are a leading charity who offer advice and support to anyone affected by Parkinson’s.
Get Safe Online – Online Abuse
https://www.getsafeonline.org/social-networking/online-abuse/
The UK's leading awareness resource helping protect people, finances, devices and businesses from fraud, abuse and other issues encountered online.
Eating Disorders
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/types/bulimia
Beat is the UK's eating disorder charity.
Dementia UK
Dementia UK provides specialist support for families facing dementia.
NHS Alcohol Support
www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-support
The NHS provides resources to help patients identify an alcohol dependency and take steps to treat it.
The British Heart Foundation
www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/support/heart-helpline
A national charity for anyone affected by cardiovascular circulatory diseases, providing information, support groups and a helpline with access to cardiac nurses.
The British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
www.itsgoodtotalk.org.uk
Provides information about counselling and psychotherapy, and offers a registry of registered therapists.
NHS Direct
www.nhs.uk/livewell/mentalhealth/Pages/Mentalhealthhome.aspx
Comprehensive help and information from NHS Choices with links to external websites.
Women's Aid
www.womensaid.org.uk
Women's Aid is a grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services and build a future where domestic violence is not tolerated.
Drug addiction: Getting help
www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help
Provides advice and support for people suffering from drug addiction.
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