Community Help & Support
We want to help and support you in any way we can. We have pulled together a list of useful information and support sites which may be of support to you.
If you would like to see anything else added to this section of the site which you think may help others, please email aquariussandbach@hotmail.com
Coronavirus (COVID-19) OFFICIAL Advice
NHS advice about coronavirus (COVID19), including what to do if you think you have it and how to reduce your chances of getting it.
Home Schooling Activities
Gandeys Circus Recourses
Features a variety of worksheets designed for early years to key stage 2.
The Maths Factor
Unlock your child's maths confidence with Carol Vorderman's maths site for 4-11-year olds.
Website: www.themathsfactor.com
Bitesize
An in-depth look at your children's educational needs. Packed full of articles on how to help your child.
Website: www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Chester Zoo
Explorer the range of resources to help with teaching and learning at home and school.
Website: www.chesterzoo.org/schools/resources
Mental Health Support and Helplines
Anxiety UK
Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Phone: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm)
Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
CALM
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
Mental Health Foundation
Provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Mind
Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems
Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Young Minds
We will make sure all young people get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life's challenges.
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
No Panic
Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobia or OCD.
Phone: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am to 10pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider's Access Charge
Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
PAPYRUS
Young suicide prevention society.
Phone: HOPELINEUK 0800 068 4141 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 10pm, and 2pm to 10pm on weekends and bank holidays)
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
SANE
Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30pm to 10.30pm)
Website: www.sane.org.uk/support
Learning Disabilities
Mencap
Charity working with people with a learning disability, their families and carers.
Phone: 0808 808 1111 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Website: www.mencap.org.uk
Autism Network, Crewe
It is their intention that activities should promote physical and social development, communication and self-motivation in an encouraging, friendly, supportive and fun environment.
Phone: 01270 580444
Website: www.autismnetworks.org.uk
Foodbanks
West Cheshire Foodbank
Our foodbank works using a voucher referral system.
Phone: 0151 355 7730
Website: www.westcheshire.foodbank.org.uk
Mid Cheshire Foodbank
Our foodbank works using a voucher referral system.
Phone: 01606 590992
Website: www.midcheshire.foodbank.org.uk
Trussell Trust
Our network of food banks provides the best possible emergency food to people locked into poverty.
Phone: 01722 580180
Website: www.trusselltrust.org
Healthy Living
Wishing Well (Crewe)
Through a dedicated team of volunteers, they deliver community led activities and events designed to promote health, well-being and personal development.
Website: www.wishingwellproject.com
Home Life / Family Support
Family Lives
Provides information, advice, guidance and support on any aspect of parenting and family life.
Phone: 0808 800 2222
Website: www.familylives.org.uk
Refuge
Support for women and children with domestic abuse.
Phone: 0808 2000 247
Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Respect
Domestic support helpline for men.
Phone: 0808 8010 327
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Relate
Relationship support for everyone.
Phone: 0808 109 3799
Website: www.relate.org.uk
Gingerbread
Provides single parents with advice and practical support.
Phone: 0808 802 0925
Website: www.gingerbread.org.uk
Friendship and Support Services
The Silver Line
Is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Phone: 0800 470 8090
Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk
Carers UK
Provide support, understanding and strive for lasting change. Caring can be complicated. We're here for you with help and advice.
Phone: 020 7378 4999
Website: www.carersuk.org
BullyingUK
Advice and support for bullying at school or work.
Phone: 0808 800 2222
Website: www.bullying.co.uk
General Advice and Guidance
SupportLine (Stress)
Provides a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue.
Phone: 01708 765200
Website: www.supportline.org.uk
The Eat Well Guide (from the NHS)
Shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve a healthy, balanced diet.
Citizens Advice Bureau
General advice and support on different areas of life.
Phone: 03444 111 444 (Advice line)
Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
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