A-Z of Helplines

BBC Good Food – Recipes for one.

Council Tax Reduction – Financial support for single people living alone.

Meet Up – A website and mobile app for finding local groups and social meet ups in your area.

Relate – Advice and guidance on learning to be single and happy.

Solo’s Holidays – Holidays designed for single people.

Age Concern Bereavement Advice – Information and support services for the bereaved, including guidance on arranging a funeral, grieving, living alone and accessing local support services.

Compassionate Friends – Help and support for bereaved parents.

Cruse Bereavement Care – Information and a helpline for people who have suffered a bereavement.

Hope Again – Support for young people coping with bereavement.

Funeral Payment – Information for people who need help with funeral costs.

Government Advice: What to do when someone dies – Official guidance on what to do after a death, including inheritance and Capital Gains Tax information.

NHS – NHS advice and support on coping with bereavement.

Mind – Mental health charity offering bereavement support and advice.

Road Peace – UK charity supporting bereaved and injured road crash victims.

War Widows – Support for war widows and their dependants across the UK.

CAFCASS (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) – Support and court reports in cases involving children, including contact and residency arrangements.

ChildLine – A helpline for children and teenagers who need support or someone to talk to.

Child Maintenance Service – Information about child maintenance payments, online calculators and the current scheme.

Child Support Action – Help and support for people affected by the Child Support Agency.

Contact a Family – Support and advice for families with disabled children.

Family Lives – Advice and support for parents, including divorce, separation and stepfamily guidance.

Family Rights Group – Advice for families whose children are involved with social services.

Family Fund – Financial grants and support for families with disabled children.

Gingerbread – Information, advice and support for single parents.

Home-Start – Support for parents with young children.

Kidscape – Guidance on keeping children and young people safe.

MATCH – Support for mothers separated from their children or experiencing limited contact.

Mumsnet – Parenting advice, support and online forums for mums.

National Association of Child Contact Centres – Neutral venues for supervised contact between children and non-resident parents.

NSPCC – Free helpline and advice for anyone concerned about child abuse.

Separated Parenting Access and Resource – Promoting equality and support for both parents after separation.

Shared Parenting Information Group – Advice and information supporting both parents remaining involved in a child’s life after separation or divorce.

Single Parent Network – Information and support for single parents.

Working Families – Advice and support for working families across the UK.

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) – Search for qualified therapists and counsellors across the UK.

Relate – Relationship counselling and support for people experiencing divorce or separation.

COSCA – Counselling and psychotherapy support services across Scotland.

Life Coach Directory – Helping individuals find a life coach suited to their personal needs and location.

Lighthouse Trust – A Christian-based organisation offering counselling services regardless of race, age or personal beliefs.

Marriage Care – Relationship counselling and support with a Christian ethos.

Compact Law – Free legal information and downloadable leaflets covering a range of legal topics.

Divorce Aid – Independent professionals offering advice and support on divorce and separation.

Divorce.co.uk – Online information about divorce, mediation, solicitors and relationship counselling.

Divorce Recovery Workshops – A nationwide self-help organisation run by volunteers who have experienced relationship breakdown themselves.

Legal Aid Calculator – Check eligibility for legal aid in cases involving domestic abuse, forced marriage and child protection matters.

On Divorce – Legal guidance on divorce, including case studies and links to related resources.

UK Court Service – Official information and guidance about the UK court system.

UK Deed Poll – Information about legally changing your name after separation or divorce.

The following organisations can offer help, advice and support to people affected by domestic abuse. You can also contact your local police station or Citizens Advice for information about local services and refuges.

Campaign Against Domestic Violence (CADV) – Campaigning to raise awareness and improve legal protection and support for victims of domestic abuse.

Crimestoppers – Personal safety advice and information.

Metropolitan Police – Information on reporting domestic abuse and police approaches to tackling domestic violence.

NSPCC – Guidance on how domestic abuse affects children and young people.

Rape Crisis – Support and advice for victims and survivors of sexual violence.

Suzy Lamplugh Trust – Personal safety advice and support.

Survivors UK – Support for male victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. Helpline: 0845 122 1201.

Women’s Aid – National organisation supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse.

Citizens Advice – Free support, guidance and information for people experiencing debt or financial difficulties.

Government Debt Advice – Official UK government advice and support for managing debt and financial problems.

Citizens Advice – Free information and advice on financial matters, pensions, benefits and legal issues. You can also find your local office for face-to-face support.

Independent Case Examiner – Investigates complaints relating to the Child Support Agency and the Northern Ireland Social Security Agency.

National Association for Child Support Action (NACSA) – Advice, support and information for people affected by child support legislation.

Parliamentary Ombudsman – Handles complaints about government departments and public organisations.

Member of Parliament – Find your local MP for support with concerns relating to family law, children’s welfare and government services.

Resolution – A network of family law professionals promoting a non-confrontational approach to divorce and separation, particularly where children are involved.

Law Society – The professional body for solicitors in England and Wales, offering legal information and guidance.

Solicitors Regulation Authority – Regulates solicitors in England and Wales and investigates complaints about solicitor conduct.

Community Legal Service – Information about Legal Aid eligibility, funding and participating solicitors.

LGBTQIA+ Switchboard – Information, listening support and referral services for LGBTQIA+ people across the UK.

National Family Mediation – A non-profit organisation providing family mediation services and support during separation and divorce.

UK College of Family Mediators – Information about family mediation and help finding a qualified mediator.

Fathers 4 Justice – Campaigning for children to maintain relationships with their fathers and grandparents after separation.

Families Need Fathers (FNF) – Support and advocacy for shared parenting and maintaining meaningful relationships with both parents.

Mankind – Information and support for men experiencing domestic abuse or family law difficulties.

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – Support and resources for men experiencing depression, suicidal thoughts or emotional distress.

Mind – Mental health support, advice and local services across the UK.

Rethink Mental Illness – Advice, information and support for people affected by mental illness.

Samaritans – A 24/7 listening service for anyone struggling emotionally or experiencing suicidal thoughts.

SANE – Emotional support and helpline services for people affected by mental illness.

SupportLine – Confidential emotional support and listening services for anyone needing someone to talk to.

Asian Family Counselling Service – Relationship counselling and support services for Asian individuals, couples and families.

Forced Marriage Protection Order – Government guidance on applying for legal protection against forced marriage.

Marriage Care – Free relationship counselling and support for couples experiencing difficulties.

Muslim Welfare House Trust – Support services for Muslims in the UK, including relationship counselling and wellbeing support.

Muslim Women’s Helpline – Advice and support for Muslim women experiencing abuse, violence or personal difficulties.

Aware – Support and information for people experiencing depression and related mental health difficulties in Northern Ireland.

COSCA – Counselling and psychotherapy support services across Scotland.

Law Society of Scotland – Legal information and solicitor support services in Scotland.

Law Society of Northern Ireland – Legal guidance and information, including support relating to Legal Aid in Northern Ireland.

Scottish Law – Independent legal information about Scottish law, including a lawyer search facility.

Women’s Aid, Northern Ireland – Advice, support and emergency help for women experiencing domestic abuse in Northern Ireland. Emergency helpline: 028 9033 1818.

Women’s Aid, Scotland – Support and information for women affected by domestic abuse in Scotland.

Women’s Aid, Wales – Advice and support for women experiencing domestic abuse in Wales.

Alcoholics Anonymous – Support for people struggling with alcoholism or problem drinking, including help finding local support groups.

Alateen – Support for young people affected by someone else’s drinking.

FRANK – Advice and support for young people affected by substance misuse and drug addiction.