Support
There are lots of useful services nationally and locally that can help you with some social needs such a financial advice, legal advice, addiction and more. Please see more information on some suggested services below.
Mental Health
NHS 24/7 Support – Call 111 and select the Mental Health Option
Samaritans – Call 116 123 for FREE confidential support
Talking Therapies – Home | Coventry, Warks & Solihull Talking Therapies
Veterans – Mental health support for veterans, service leavers and reservists – NHS
Safeguarding
Bereavement
Cruse Bereavement Support – You can call for free on 0808 808 1677.
People call for all sorts of reasons. Here are some things you might want to talk to them about:
- How you’re feeling i.e. angry, tired or anxious
- How you’re feeling physically i.e. lack of appetite, lack of concentration or sleeplessness
- How the person died
- How you’re coping
- Your relationships to other people after death
- How to talk to children or young people about death
There isn’t a minimum age on who can call the Helpline – we’re here for you no matter how old you are.
Counselling and bereavement services: Bereavement in adults – Warwickshire County Council
Cancer Care
Carers
It is important to let us know if you care for someone so we can offer help and support if you need it. Anyone who looks after a friend or family member who cannot manage without them (due to age, illness, disability etc) and is unpaid is classed as a carer. This even includes people under 18.
Respite Care – Support for carers | Age UK
Warwickshire specific – Carers – Warwickshire County Council
Financial – Benefits and financial support if you’re caring for someone – GOV.UK
We are proud winners of the Carers Trust Practitioner of the Year award 2025.
Dementia
If you are concerned about your memory, you are able to be seen in your GP practice for an assessment.
Veterans
A veteran is anyone who has served in the Armed Forces for at least one day, whether in a regular or reserve role. The terms ‘veteran,’ ‘ex-service personnel,’ and ‘ex-forces’ all refer to the same group, although not every former service member identifies with or prefers the term ‘veteran.’ This is especially true for younger veterans, who often call themselves ‘ex-forces,’ as many associate the word ‘veteran’ with those who fought in the First or Second World War.
Avonside Health Centre is proud to be accredited as Armed Forces veteran-friendly. If you have served in the armed forces, please get in touch with us so we can support your health needs effectively.
Mental health support for veterans, service leavers and reservists – NHS
Addiction
- Help with substance abuse, both drugs and alcohol
- Employment support
- Confidential self-referral system, for yourself or someone else you are concerned about
Support with bills
Legal Support
- Employment Support
- Tax Support
- Fuel Poverty
- Benefits
- Debt help
- Education support
- Law and rights
