Local and national support for your health and wellbeing.
Autism
Autism West Midlands
Autism West Midlands use their passion and expertise to enrich the lives of autistic people and those who love and care for them.
Phone
0121 450 7575
Website
www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk
Email
info@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
National Autistic Society
They are the UK’s leading charity for people on the autism spectrum and their families. Since 1962, they have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.
Website
www.autism.org.uk
Elderly care
Age UK
Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. They believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.
Phone
0800 055 6112
Website
Age UK
Dementia UK
Dementia UK offers specialist one to one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.
Phone
0800 888 6678
Website
Dementia UK
Email
helpline@dementiauk.org
The Silver Line
Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.
Phone
0800 470 80 90
Website
The Silver Line Helpline
Birmingham Nail Care
A specialist nail care service for older people in the greater Birmingham area.
Website
www.bhamnailcare.co.uk
Alzheimer’s Society
Living with dementia can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. From a listening ear on the phone, to a visit in person. From practical tips and advice, to opportunities to connect with others.
Phone
0333 150 3456
Website
Alzheimer’s Society
Age Concern Birmingham
Age Concern Birmingham’s vision is to excel in all their endeavours to meet the needs of older people and others in need.
Phone
0121 362 3650
Website
www.ageconcernbirmingham.org.uk
Email
info@ageconcernbirmingham.org.uk
Bereavement
Edward’s Trust
Edward’s Trust provides holistic family bereavement services supporting children, young people and parents across the West Midlands.
Phone
0121 454 1705
Website
www.edwardstrust.org.uk
Email
admin@edwardstrust.org.uk
Sands
Sands exists to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, to improve the bereavement care received by parents and families, and to promote research to reduce the number of babies dying.
Phone
0808 164 3332
Website
www.sands.org.uk
Email
helpline@sands.org.uk
Birmingham Bereavement Advice Service
Birmingham Bereavement Advice Service and helpline were created as part of the Birmingham Bereavement Care Project.
Phone
0800 634 9494
Website
www.bereavementadvice.org/birmingham
Dudley Council
For advice and information on bereavement support available online and in your local area.
Website
www.lets-get.com/bereavement
LGBT community
Birmingham LGBT Centre
Support groups, sexual health testing, café, community groups, events and more.
Phone
0121 643 0821
Website
www.blgbt.org/services
Birmingham Swifts – LGBT Running Group
The Birmingham Swifts are a free, LGBT running group open to everyone no matter what your ability, age, sexuality or gender.
Website
www.birminghamswifts.co.uk
LGBT Foundation
LGBT Foundation is a national charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities.
Phone
0345 330 3030
Website
www.lgbt.foundation
Birmingham LGBT Meetup
A monthly coffee afternoon in central Birmingham, regular nights out in the gay village, and a variety of other smaller scale meetups hosted by group members.
Website
www.meetup.com
Birmingham LGBT
The Birmingham LGBT Centre hosts a wide range of independent social groups organised by LGBT people for LGBT people.
Phone
0121 643 0821
Website
www.blgbt.org
Email
hello@blgbt.org
Carers
Carers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Phone
0808 808 7777
Website
Carers UK
Email
info@carersuk.org
Social care and support guide
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this guide explains your options and where you can get support.
Website
NHS: Social care and support guide
Forward Carers
Forward Carers is a West Midlands based carer support service, here to make a real difference to the lives of people caring for an elderly frail, sick or disabled family member.
Website
www.forwardcarers.org.uk
Carers Trust
Carers Trust work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.
Website
www.carers.org
Maternity
Tommy’s
Tommy’s provides information and support to empower parents during pregnancy.
Website
Tommy’s
Start for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
Website
Start for life
Baby Buddy: Pregnancy & Parent
Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.
Google Play Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Apple App Store
MAMA Academy
MAMA Academy’s mission is to empower all maternity professionals and expectant parents on stillbirth prevention methods to help more babies arrive safely.
Phone
07427 851670
Website
MAMA Academy
Email
contact@mamaacademy.org.uk
NHS Pregnancy
This guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.
Website
NHS: Pregnancy
Start4Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
Website
www.nhs.uk/start4life
Acacia Family Support
Acacia offers pre and postnatal depression support services to women and their families across Birmingham.
Phone
0121 301 5990
Website
www.acacia.org.uk
Bump
Bump is a new partnership bringing together Birmingham and Solihull maternity services caring for women throughout their pregnancy journey.
Website
www.yourbump.nhs.uk
Child health
Rashes in babies and children
Many things can cause a rash in babies and children, and they’re often nothing to worry about.
The NHS provide support for identifying some of the common rashes in babies and children.
Website
NHS: Rashes in babies and children
NHS vaccinations and when to have them
It’s important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection. Check the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by and contact your GP.
Website
NHS vaccinations and when to have them
Start for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
Website
Start for Life
Better health
Better health is here to help you and your family be healthier and happier.
Website
Healthier Families
Mental health
NHS Mental health
Find information and support for your mental health.
Website
NHS: Mental health
Kooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
Website
Kooth
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Phone
116 123
Website
Samaritans
Email
jo@samaritans.org
Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Phone
0121 522 7007
Website
Rethink Mental Illness
Email
info@rethink.org
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Phone
0300 123 3393
Website
Mind
Mind Birmingham
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Phone
0121 262 3555
Website
www.birminghammind.org
Community groups
Birmingham Connect to Support
An online information and advice guide, community directory and marketplace for citizens of Birmingham.
Website
www.birmingham.connecttosupport.org
Anawim
Anawim exists to support women and their children, especially women vulnerable to exploitation including prostitution.
Phone
0121 440 5296
Website
www.anawim.co.uk
Email
referrals@anawim.co.uk
Sexual health
Brook
Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.
Website
Brook
Sexual Health Helpline
The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm.
Phone
0300 123 7123
Family Planning Association
A sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association gives straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.
Phone
020 7608 5240
Website
Family Planning Association
Umbrella Health
Providing free and confidential sexual health services in Birmingham and Solihull, including all types of contraception and STI testing and treatment. This service is confidential, non-judgemental and for people of all ages, genders and orientations.
Phone
0121 237 5700
Website
www.umbrellahealth.co.uk
Domestic abuse
Are You About to Hurt Someone?
If you are concerned about your behaviour and feel you may be about to hurt someone please contact The Respect Phoneline. They are a confidential national helpline, email, webchat service for perpetrators of domestic abuse looking for help to stop.
Phone
0808 802 4040
Website
www.respectphoneline.org.uk
WE:ARE Women’s Empowerment And Recovery Educators
WE:ARE Women’s Empowerment And Recovery Educators deliver a range of awareness, empowerment and parenting programmes for women affected by domestic abuse alongside a range of workshops and activities.
Website
www.weareuk.org
Cover Your Tracks Online
If you are worried that someone may find out which websites you have visited, there are ways to cover your tracks online.
Website
www.womensaid.org.uk/cover-your-tracks-online
Women Acting In Today’s Society
Women Acting In Today’s Society (WAITS) support women with issues such as welfare benefits, employment and education, domestic violence, isolation, health, and fear of crime.
Website
www.waitsaction.org
Birmingham Crisis Centre
Birmingham Crisis Centre is a local charity which provides a safe haven for victims of domestic abuse.
Phone
0121 507 0707
Website
www.birminghamcrisis.org.uk
Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid
At Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid, they support every woman’s right to live free from violence and abuse.
Phone
0808 800 0028
Website
www.bswaid.org
Stop smoking
NHS Quit smoking
Quitting is much easier when you get the right support and there are lots of options to choose from. Check out their advice, tools and tips.
Website
NHS: Quit smoking
Drugs and alcohol
Drinkaware
Digital tools to help you assess, track and set goals to reduce your drinking.
Website
Drinkaware tools
Drinkline
If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.
Phone
0300 123 1110
Talk to Frank
If you have a problem with drugs, you can Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.
Phone
0300 123 6600
Text
82111
Website
Talk to Frank
Email
frank@talktofrank.com
NHS Drink Free Days
Drink Free Days is for people who like a drink but want some support in tracking and cutting down on the booze as well as better understanding the risks.
Google Play Store
Download NHS Drink Free Days on the Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Download NHS Drink Free Days on the Apple App Store
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Phone
0800 9177 650
Website
Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain
Email
help@aamail.org
Change Grow Live
If you’re having problems with drinking or drugs, they are here for you. Change Grow Live will listen to you and your needs, and create a personalised care plan with you.
Phone
0121 227 5890
Website
www.changegrowlive.org
Email
birmingham.info@cgl.org.uk
Weight management
Slimming World
You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.
Website
Slimming World
Weight Watchers
Meetings, online or a little bit of both. They’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.
Website
Weight Watchers
BMI calculator
The body mass index (BMI) is a measure that uses your height and weight to work out if your weight is healthy.
Website
NHS: BMI healthy weight calculator
Birmingham Active Parks
Did you know there are free outdoor activities in over 80 Birmingham parks and green spaces throughout the year?
Website
Birmingham City Council: Birmingham Active Parks
