Support Services

The British Red Cross helps people cope with disasters, conflicts and personal crises in the UK and overseas. It also runs First Aid training courses.

Some face-to-face activities and groups offered by the independence and wellbeing team are on hold for now.

If you'd like to find out more about the support available
call 023 9284 1762 or
email IWT@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Are you looking for a care worker who speaks your language?

Chaos Support is an independent organisation based in Hampshire that supports individuals with a learning disability to achieve their goals in a variety of ways.

Internet and/or Telephone Based / resources

Information, books and resources for helping children with bereavement, including information and support on how to deal with current difficult issues, such as not being able to attend funerals. Information, advice and guidance on supporting bereaved children and young people during the coronavirus outbreak

The Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN) is the hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK.

Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.

You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you.

Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. You can talk to us:

by calling 0800 1111
by email
through 1-2-1 counsellor chat

Citizens advice Portsmouth are a part of Citizens Advice Solent East. We provide free, impartial and confidential advice.

We offer a range of specialist advice and support services, and general advice via our website or by getting in touch using the details above.

Citizens advice Portsmouth are a part of Citizens Advice Solent East. We provide free, impartial and confidential advice for all.

We offer a range of specialist advice and support services, and general advice via our website, on the phone or by getting in touch using the details above.

Citizens advice Portsmouth are a part of Citizens Advice Solent East. We provide free, impartial and confidential advice for all.

We offer a range of specialist advice and support services, and general advice via our website, on the phone or by getting in touch using the details above.

Grants of up to £3,000 for the VCSE sector in Portsmouth for cancer awareness projects. Projects can focus on helping people learn how to reduce their risk, understand cancer screening or learn about signs and symptoms. Open to organisations supporting people with learning disabilities, people on low incomes, people with mental health challanges and people from minority communities including Black, Asian and Gypsy, Romany and Traveller communities. Ongoing support and cancer awareness provided by Action Hampshire.