Further help and advice

Carers Trust (National)
Network of over 140 carers centers, provides information on money, benefits, respite care, employment, holidays, transport, and bereavement.

Carers UK (National)
Provides information, advice, and connects carers. Campaigns for change and offers an online forum for carers.

NHS Social Care and Support Guide (National)
Practical information for carers including financial help, breaks from caring, employment, home adaptations, and more.

Marie Curie (Local)
Care and support at the end of life. Provides nursing and hospice care, support line, and information on dying, death, and bereavement.

South Glos Parent Carers (Local)
Parents and carers in South Gloucestershire supporting children with disabilities and special needs. Provides advice and works with service providers.

Family Action (National)
Support for parents and carers.

Citizens Advice (Local)
Provides free, impartial advice on employment, housing, and debt. Comprehensive information on benefits and debt.

• Bristol Citizens Advice
• South Gloucestershire Citizens Advice

North Bristol Advice Centre (Local)
Free and independent advice in North Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Support via phone, email, and face-to-face appointments.

One Stop Shops South Gloucestershire (Local)
Information and advice clinics in Patchway, Yate, and Kingswood.

Wellaware (Local)
Database of health, wellbeing, and community services in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and Bath & North East Somerset. Managed by the Care Forum.

Bristol Community Arts (Local)
Educational opportunities promoting well-being and community participation.

Bristol Mind (Local)
Information about mental health and local services. Has a confidential freephone helpline.

The Harbour (Local)
Counselling for those facing death, dying, and bereavement. Individual and couples sessions.

Rethink Carers Service (Local)
Help for carers supporting mental well-being. Includes one-to-one meetings, telephone support, educational seminars, group support, and hospital liaison service.

Let’s Talk About Loss (National)
Safe space for young people to talk about losing someone close.

Next Link (National)
Domestic abuse support, women's mental health support, and rape/sexual abuse victim support.

Samaritans (National)
24/7 helpline for those needing someone to talk to.

Alive Activities (Local)
Support, advice, and activities for older people, those living with dementia, and their carers. Offering Alive on Demand video-streaming service, Dementia Meeting Centres, and Community Gardening.

Age UK Bristol (Local)
Information and advice, advocacy service for people moving into care homes, telephone befriending, activities, and computer learning.

Age UK South Glos (Local)
Information and advice, Day Services (including activity clubs for respite days), nail cutting, befriending, gardening, and insurance services.

Independent Age (National)
Free, impartial advice to older people and their families on care, support, money, benefits, health, mobility, and loneliness.

Relatives and Residents Association (National)
Information, advice, and support for older people and their families/friends. Includes a telephone advice line and online chat service.

Bristol Black Carers (Local)
Information and advice, training, carers support group, support to black carers.

Bristol Multi Faith Forum (Local)
Acts as an agency for inter-faith and intercultural community cohesion and social harmony.

Bristol Somali Resource Centre (Local)
Supports socially and economically disadvantaged people, particularly of Somali origin, living/working in Bristol.

Chinese Community Wellbeing Society (Local)
Assistance and services to improve quality of life for Chinese women. Operates the Chinese Lantern Project helpline.

Dhek Bhal (South Asian Carers’ Support) (Local)
Respite for carers of South Asian elders through sitting service, day center, outreach support, and carer support group.

Refugee Women of Bristol (Local)
Multi-ethnic, multi-faith organization targeting refugee women’s needs in Bristol.

Bristol Law Centre (Local)
Free legal advice and advocacy for unwaged and low-paid people, and those experiencing unlawful discrimination.

Bristol Refugee Rights (Local)
Upholds and champions the human rights of asylum seekers and refugees.

Talking Money (Local)
Free, independent, specialist money advice. Includes debt, energy debt, benefits, and income maximization.

Turn2us (National)
Practical help for those struggling financially, including benefits calculators, financial information, and a helpline.

Bristol Community Transport (Local)
Accessible vehicles for hire by not-for-profit organizations.

Driving and Mobility Centre, West of England (Local)
Assessments for driver and passenger needs with fully adapted cars and wheelchair/scooter advice.

Green Community Travel (Local)
Volunteer drivers for essential travel in South Gloucestershire.

Four Towns and Vale Community Transport (Local)
Essential travel and social trips in South Gloucestershire for Diamond Travel Card holders.

Kingswood Community Transport (Local)
Accessible vehicles for those unable to use public transport, including a doctor's shuttle and shopping trips.

Warmley Wheelers (Local)
Adapted bikes for people with disabilities, health conditions, and supported needs.

One Front Door (Local)
Support available for employment, training, or volunteering opportunities in Bristol.

We Care and Repair (Local)
Home improvement and repair services for those over 60, people with disabilities, low income, or coming out of hospital.

Royal British Legion (National)
Support for serving and ex-serving personnel, their families, and carers.

SSAFA (National)
Practical, financial, and emotional support for service personnel, veterans, and their families.