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Alzheimer’s Society Web tel:020 7423 3500
Information and advice.
There are over 100 types of dementia. The most common are Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. Symptoms include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech and understanding.
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Arthritis Care Web Freephone 0808 800 4050
Weekdays 10am to 4pm. Emotional and practical support.
There are nine million people with arthritis in the UK. That’s nine million individuals, plus their families, each affected in a unique way.
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ChildLine Web Freephone 0800 1111
Helpline for children and young people up to the age of 18
ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call us and talk about any problem – our counsellors are always here to help you sort it out.
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Crimestoppers UK Web tel:0800 555 111
Anyone who has details about criminal activity may pass it on anonymously without exposure
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Debt Advice Foundation Web Freephone 0800 043 40 50
Debt Advice Foundation is a registered national debt advice and education charity offering free, confidential support and advice to anyone worried about debt.
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CruseBereavement Care Web tel:0844 477 9400
Helpline for the bereaved and those caring for bereaved people.
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Disability Information Service - New Forest - Web Helpline:01425 628750
NFDIS Head Office, 6 Osborne Road, New Milton BH25 6AD
Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm
Providing free, impartial, confidential information and advice to those of any age affected by disability. Related issues include: caring, access, blue badge, welfare benefit applications, volunteering opportunities, equipment, holidays, training, education and transport etc ... throughout the New Forest and surrounding area.
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Drinkline Web Freephone 0800 917 8282
Monday to Friday 9am - 11pm
Advice, information and support for anyone concerned about their own or someone else’s drinking
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Help the Aged Web Freephone 0808 800 6565
Advice for older people
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Legal Advice Web
Where to get legal advice for a civil case and how you can find out if legal aid can help you with legal costs - direct.gov
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Macmillan CancerLine Web Freephone 00808 808 00 00
Monday to Friday 9am to 10pm. Help and advice for people living with cancer
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Missing People Web Tel: 020 8392 4590
We are caring, highly skilled staff and volunteers working around the clock, alongside our partners across the UK.
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National Carers Line Web Freephone 0808 808 7777
Wed & Thurs 10am to 12noon & 2pm to 4pm. Advice and information for all carers
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National Debtline Web Freephone 0808 808 4000
The helpline that provides free confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems.
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National Domestic Violence Web helpline website Freephone 0808 2000 247 (24 hours)
Practical support and information service.
The helpline will provide access to 24-hour emergency refuge accommodation, as well as an information service, including safety planning and translation facilities to thousands of women who suffer at the hands of an abusive partner.
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National Drugs Helpline Web Freephone 0800 77 66 00 (24 hours)
Information about drugs and solvents.
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Neighbourhood Watch Web
Working together to build a safer community
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New Forest Tinnitus Support Group Web
The group meets on the first friday of each month at Fenwick Well-Being Centre, Pikes Hill, Lyndhurst, 2.30pm to 4pm. Contact Jan Petty 07894 701665
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New Milton Talking Newspaper Tel 01590 682829
Each week it provides over 250 blind or partially sighted listeners with a summary on audio cassette of the main news and features printed in the New Milton Advertiser, the New Forest Post, the Bournemouth Daily Echo and the Hampshire Chronicle.
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NHS Direct Web tel:0845 4647
Medical support
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Parentline Web tel:0808 800 2222 (24 hours)
Support and information for parents
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Parkinson's Disease Society [New Forest] Web tel:01425 611179
The New Forest Branch offers the chance for you to meet other people in your area, get information and take part in the activities we have on offer. We meet at Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst on the third Thursday of each month from 2pm to 4.30pm.
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Relate Web tel:0300 100 1234
Relate offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and through this website.
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Samaritans Web tel:08457 90 90 90 (24 hours)
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
Whatever you're going through, whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. We are here for you if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone.
We offer our service by telephone, email, letter and face to face in most of our branches.
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Simon Says Web tel:023 8064 7550
Simon Says was formally launched in 2002 with the aim of supporting children and young people within Hampshire, who have a close relative or friend who has died or is dying.
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Victim Support Web tel:0845 30 30 900
Victim Support is the national charity which helps people affected by crime. We provide free and confidential support to help you deal with your experience, whether or not you report the crime.