Local and national help and advice for you to get the support you need for your wellbeing.<\/p>\n
For information and resources that might help improve your health and wellbeing view\u00a0First Contact Plus<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you have any concerns please do not leave it to someone else to do something, please speak to us! Specific resources for domestic abuse and COVID.<\/p>\n Website<\/strong> The IRIS programme provides specialist advocacy and support to patients registered at IRIS-trained practices who are affected by domestic abuse.<\/p>\n Website<\/strong> FreeVA\u00a0is a registered charity based in Leicester, working towards reducing domestic violence, rape and sexual assault.<\/p>\n Helpline<\/strong> Website<\/strong> Rape Crisis England & Wales (RCEW) is a feminist organisation that supports the work of Rape Crisis Centres across England and Wales. They also raise awareness and understanding of sexual violence and abuse in all its forms.<\/p>\n Website<\/strong> Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone.<\/p>\n Telephone<\/strong> Website<\/strong> Abuse robs children of their childhood. Without help, the scars of abuse can last a lifetime. And as devastating as it can be for the child, society pays a heavy price too.<\/p>\n Helpline<\/strong> 18 or Under Helpline Website<\/strong> First Step is a registered charity that provides a range of free, independent and highly confidential support services to adult male survivors (16 years and over) of sexual abuse. First Step offer a safe, welcoming environment where you will be treated with respect and will not be judged in any way.<\/p>\n Telephone<\/strong> Email<\/strong> Quetzal provides long-term counselling, crisis counselling and a telephone helpline to support women, aged 16 and over, who are recovering from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse. Quetzal have worked with hundreds of women over the years in Leicester City, County and Rutland.<\/p>\n Telephone<\/strong> Website<\/strong> Email<\/strong> LWA \u2013 Living Without Abuse \u2013 believes that all people have the right to live safely and without fear of violence and abuse. LWA can provide support to anyone experiencing or fearing violence or abuse from a partner, ex-partner or family member.<\/p>\n Telephone<\/strong> Website<\/strong> Women\u2019s Aid Leicestershire Limited was established in 1974 when the charity opened the first refuge in Leicester to support women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Since then Women\u2019s Aid have continued to provide vital assistance to all victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.<\/p>\n Telephone<\/strong> Website<\/strong> <\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n Offering support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies.<\/p>\n Telephone<\/strong> Website<\/strong> Email<\/strong> Opened by the bereavement charity COPE in 1991, The Laura Centre offers specialist bereavement counselling to parents whose child has died and to children or young people who have been bereaved of a parent or significant person.<\/p>\n Telephone<\/strong> Website<\/strong> Providing people in the Market Harborough region with the opportunity to talk to trained counsellors, the service is available to all, irrespective of race, disability, gender, class, religion or culture.<\/p>\n Telephone<\/strong> Website<\/strong> The Leicester Counselling Centre is one of the largest general counselling service providers in Leicestershire Their team of professional counsellors and receptionists give their time voluntarily.<\/p>\n Telephone<\/strong> Website<\/strong> Email<\/strong> The Tomorrow Project is a confidential suicide prevention project that has been set up to support individuals and communities to prevent suicide.<\/p>\n Website<\/strong> <\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n Poster<\/strong> Deaf support for those with cancer or a deaf carer supporting someone who has cancer in the UK.<\/p>\n Leaflet<\/strong> A drop-in complementary therapy group for anybody affected by cancer is on the second and fourth Thursday of the month, 13:30-16:00.<\/p>\n Lubenham Village Hall Telephone<\/strong> LOROS Hospice is a charity which every year cares for over 2,500 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Free, high-quality, compassionate care and support is provided to terminally-ill adult patients, their family and carers.<\/p>\n Telephone<\/strong> Website<\/strong> Email<\/strong> The group is led by fully-trained volunteers and however you\u2019ve been affected by cancer they would love to meet you.\u00a0Sessions are on the first and third Wednesday of the month, 13:30-17:00.<\/p>\n The Methodist Church Telephone<\/strong> Email<\/strong> Marie Curie is a major UK charity for people living with any terminal illness, not just cancer, and their families. They offer expert care, guidance and support online and over the phone.<\/p>\n General Queries<\/strong> Support Line<\/strong> Website<\/strong> Email<\/strong> At Macmillan they know how a cancer diagnosis can affect everything. So they help you find your best way through. From advice about money and work, to someone who\u2019ll listen if you just want to talk, they\u2019ll be there when you need them the most.<\/p>\n Telephone<\/strong> Facebook<\/strong> Twitter<\/strong> Website<\/strong> <\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n They\u2019re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don\u2019t have to care alone.<\/p>\n Phone<\/strong> Website<\/strong> Email<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n Website<\/strong> Support for Carers Leicestershire is run by Voluntary Action South Leicestershire (VASL), a community-based organisation with a successful history of supporting carers, whether you care full-time or for just a few hours a week.<\/p>\n Telephone<\/strong> Website<\/strong> Email<\/strong> Support for carers based in West Northamptonshire.<\/p>\n Website<\/strong> Email<\/strong> Telephone<\/strong> A Leicestershire based charity dedicated to supporting family carers across the diverse population of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.<\/p>\n Telephone<\/strong> Website<\/strong> Email<\/strong> The Wellbeing Befriending Service aims to provide a therapeutic relationship to anyone 18+ living in the Harborough District who is experiencing mild to moderate mental wellbeing challenges.<\/p>\n Website<\/strong> <\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n Many things can cause a rash in babies and children, and they\u2019re often nothing to worry about.<\/p>\n The NHS provide support for identifying some of the common rashes in babies and children.<\/p>\n Website<\/strong> It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Website<\/strong> Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.<\/p>\n Website<\/strong> If you\u2019re worried about a child, even if you\u2019re unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.<\/p>\n Telephone<\/strong> Website<\/strong> Childline offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.<\/p>\n Telephone<\/strong> Website<\/strong> Supporting children and young people and their parents\/carers with their mental health and wellbeing. Specific advice on managing self-isolation and anxiety about coronavirus.<\/p>\n Telephone<\/strong> Website<\/strong> Health for Kids introduces a new and different way for primary school children to learn about their health.<\/p>\n Website<\/strong> ERIC, the children\u2019s bowel and bladder charity, has been dedicated for over 30 years to improving the lives of all children and teenagers in the UK facing continence challenges.<\/p>\n Free Helpline Website<\/strong> <\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n Diabetes UK aims to build a world where diabetes can do no harm.<\/p>\n Telephone<\/strong> Facebook<\/strong> Twitter<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\tAbuse<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t
Safeguarding<\/h2>\n
\nProfessionals have a duty of care to share relevant information with other professionals to ensure children and vulnerable adults are kept safe.
\nThe Practice Safeguarding Lead is Dr F Bishop. Please do not delay sharing your concerns, you can speak to any of our staff or doctors.<\/p>\nSafeLives<\/h2>\n
\nwww.safelives.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\nRISi Interventions<\/h2>\n
\nwww.irisi.org<\/a><\/p>\nFreeVA<\/h2>\n
\n0808 8020 028<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwww.freeva.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\nRape Crisis<\/h2>\n
\nwww.rapecrisis.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\nNational DA Helpline<\/h2>\n
\n0808 2000 247<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwww.nationaldahelpline.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\nNSPCC<\/h2>\n
\n0808 800 5000<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>0800 1111<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwww.nspcc.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\nFirst Step Leicester<\/h2>\n
\n01162 548535<\/a><\/p>\n
\ncontact@firststepleicester.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\nQuetzal<\/h2>\n
\n0333 1014280<\/a><\/p>\n
\nquetzal.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhelp@quetzal.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\nLiving Without Abuse<\/h2>\n
\n0808 802 0028<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwww.lwa.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\nWomen\u2019s Aid Leicestershire<\/h2>\n
\n0808 802 0028<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwww.wa-leicester.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\tBereavement<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t
Cruse Bereavement Care<\/h2>\n
\n01162 884119<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwww.cruse.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n
\nleicester@cruse.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\nThe Laura Centre<\/h2>\n
\n01162 544341<\/a><\/p>\n
\nthelauracentre.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\nThe Bower House<\/h2>\n
\n01858 469257<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwww.bowerhouse.btck.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\nThe Leicester Counselling Centre<\/h2>\n
\n0116 255 8801<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwww.leicestercounsellingcentre.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n
\nadmin@leicscounselling.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\nThe Tomorrow Project<\/h2>\n
\nwww.tomorrowproject.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\tCancer Support<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t
Macmillan Cancer Health and Wellbeing<\/h2>\n
\nMacmillan Cancer Health and Wellbeing Event<\/a><\/p>\nDeaf Cancer Support<\/h2>\n
\nDeaf Cancer Support (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\nCoping with Cancer<\/h2>\n
\nLaughton Road
\nLubenham
\nMarket Harborough
\nLE16 7RT<\/p>\n
\n0116 223 0055<\/a><\/p>\nLOROS Hospice<\/h2>\n
\n0116 231 3771\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwww.loros.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n
\ninfo@loros.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\nHarborough Cancer Support Group<\/h2>\n
\nNorthampton Road
\nMarket Harborough
\nLE16 9HE<\/p>\n
\n07850 899059<\/a><\/p>\n
\ninfo@hcsg.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\nMarie Curie<\/h2>\n
\n0800 716 146<\/a><\/p>\n
\n0800 090 2309<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwww.mariecurie.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n
\nsupporter.relations@mariecurie.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\nMacmillan Cancer Support<\/h2>\n
\n0808 808 0000<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Monday-Friday, 09:00 \u2013 20:00<\/p>\n
\n@macmillancancer<\/a><\/p>\n
\n@macmillancancer<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwww.macmillan.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\tCarers<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t
Carers UK<\/h2>\n
\n0808 808 7777<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCarers UK<\/a><\/p>\n
\ninfo@carersuk.org<\/a><\/p>\nSocial care and support guide<\/h2>\n
\nNHS: Social care and support guide<\/a><\/p>\nVASL \u2013 Support for Carers<\/h2>\n
\n01858 468543<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwww.supportforcarers.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\nmaureen@supportforcarers.org<\/a><\/p>\nNorthamptonshire Carers Association<\/h2>\n
\nNorthamptonshire Carers Association (northamptonshire-carers.org)<\/a><\/p>\n
\ncarers@northamptonshire-carers.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\n01933 677907<\/p>\nThe Carers Centre (Leicestershire and Rutland)<\/h2>\n
\n0116 251 0999<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwww.carers.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\nenquiries@thecarerscentre.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\nWellbeing Befriending Service<\/h2>\n
\nWellbeing Befriending Service<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\tChild health<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t
Rashes in babies and children<\/h2>\n
\nNHS: Rashes in babies and children<\/a><\/p>\nNHS vaccinations and when to have them<\/h2>\n
\nNHS vaccinations and when to have them<\/a><\/p>\nStart for Life<\/h2>\n
\nStart for Life<\/a><\/p>\nNSPCC<\/h2>\n
\n0808 800 5000<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwww.nspcc.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\nChildline<\/h2>\n
\n0800 1111<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwww.childline.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\nYoungMinds<\/h2>\n
\n0808 802 5544<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwww.youngminds.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\nHealth for Kids<\/h2>\n
\nwww.healthforkids.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\nERIC<\/h2>\n
\n<\/strong>0808 169 9949<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwww.eric.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\tDiabetes<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t
Diabetes UK<\/h2>\n
\n0345 123 2399<\/a><\/p>\n
\n@diabetesuk<\/a><\/p>\n