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Many office based services close during the Christmas period, but we understand that people may still need support during this time.
There is a lot of support
at a local and national level. Here are some
key contacts if you need information or guidance either during Christmas or in the weeks following:
https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/downloads/file/24636/cost_of_living_leaflet
Age UK Birmingham
Information, advice and helpline services for older people (50+), their
families and carers
0121 437 0479 | www.ageuk.org.uk/birmingham
Birmingham Mind
Providing advice, information and signposting for people affected by mental
health issues
0121 262 3555 | www.birminghammind.org
Money helper
Advice to help improve your finances
0800 138 7777 | www.moneyhelper.org.uk
Stop Loan Sharks
Investigates and prosecutes illegal money lenders and provides support for
borrowers
0300 555 2222 | www.stoploansharks.co.uk
Turn2Us
Information and financial support
0808 802 2000 | www.turn2us.org.uk
Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid
Support for women and children affected by domestic violence and abuse
0800 800 0028 | www.bswaid.org
Shelter
Housing advice 0808 800 4444 | www.england.shelter.org.uk
The Active Wellbeing Society
Listen and Connect support people to feel heard, connect with others, be
active,
live well and access information
0121 728 7030 | www.theaws.co.uk/listen-connect
The Refugee and Migrant Centre
Advice on immigration, housing & destitution, welfare & health,
employment &
education, resettlement and citizenship
0121 374 0140 | www.rmcentre.org.uk
Spitfire Services
Advice on money, benefit, housing and employment issues
0121 747 5932 | www.spitfireservices.org.uk
Domestic Violence: Anawim
Women’s Centre in Birmingham-0800 019
8818
Men can call 01823 334244 from Monday
– Friday 10am-4pm for support.
Anxiety UK: 03444 775 774 – provides advice and
support for people struggling with anxiety.
Finances/Debt: National Debtline on 0808 808 4000
The Home Options Hub :women at risk of homelessness from
abuse. 0121 303 7410
Mens advice line-
Telephone/webchat emotional support, practical advice and information for men.
0808 801 0327 https://mensadviceline.org.uk/