Help and advice

• Project 5
  A not-for-profit organisation providing a free Wellbeing Support Service for NHS health/care workers. Structured and highly skilled support is provided by volunteers aimed at enabling NHS staff wellbeing, success at work and achieving balance and connectedness. 

• Frontline19 
  An independent UK nationwide service delivering psychological support particularly to those who are, or have been, on the frontline of Covid-19. Support is provided by registered fully qualified, experienced psychotherapists, counsellors and psychologists to NHS staff dealing with work during Covid-19. 
  

• Our Frontline
  A mental health support helpline offering 24/7 support by call or text for frontline health, care, emergency, education and other key workers, provided by trained volunteers. The website also offers resources and tips for mental health. 
  

• The Sick Doctors Trust
  Support for doctors, dentists and medical students who deal with with mental health problems or are concerned about use of drugs or alcohol.
  

• Nightingale Frontline 
  A leadership support service by the Florence Nightingale Foundation, providing support for leadership challenges faced by nurses and midwives working during the Covid-19 crisis.

• Hospice UK
  A free bereavement support line, available for NHS staff during Covid-19.
  Call: 0300 303 4434
  
  
• Bereavement and Trauma Support Line for Our Filipino Colleagues 
  Call: 0300 303 1115

• The Help Hub
  Set up to support members of the public who may struggle with anxiety or need someone to talk to during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Help Hub offers a network of therapists aimed at providing a free service. 
  
  

• Shout 85258
  A confidential and free general help service for anyone who's struggling to cope in the general public, and can be accessed by texting 85258. Support is provided by trained volunteers who are supervised by clinical supervisors. 

• MIND
  Advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem. The website also has contacts as well as a range of booklets and leaflets.
  
  
• MIND (Cymru)
  MIND advice and support for people living in Wales. 
  
  
• Scottish Association for Mental Health
  Community based mental health support across Scotland for mental health problems, suicide, as well as general wellbeing and self help. 
  
  
• Samaritans
  The website and helpline are available for anyone to talk. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call: 116 123 (UK and ROI)

• Refuge
  Support for domestic and gender-based violence.
  
  
• National Domestic Violence Helpline
  A national service for women experiencing domestic violence or for their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.
  
  
• Relate
  Relationship support for people of all ages, backgrounds and sexual orientations.
  
  
• Carers UK 
  Supports carers through expert advice, information and support. 

Below are some websites offering discount schemes for NHS personnel across the UK. 

• Health Service Discounts
• Health Staff Discounts
• NHS Staff Benefits
• NHS Discount Offers 
• Blue Light Card