Useful Links
These resources might be useful if you, or someone you know, is struggling to manage just now. Across Scotland there are many organisations working to support people who need it. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
The Citizen’s Advice Bureau is a really useful place to start for most questions: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk or call 0845 450 0351
Help with Money
Universal Credit: https://www.gov.uk/apply-universal-credit
National Debtline: https://www.stepchange.org/debt-info/free-and-face-to-face-debt-advice/national-debtline.aspx or call 0808 808 4000
Money Talks: https://www.parentclub.scot/articles/who-are-money-talk-team
Gambling help from Gamcare: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/talk-to-us-now/
Emergency Grants: https://www.mygov.scot/scottish-welfare-fund/
Money Advice Scotland: https://www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/
Scotland’s Financial Health Service: https://www.fmg.scot.nhs.uk/appointments-tests-referrals/self-referral-services/scotlands-financial-health-service/
Help with housing
Shelter: https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/ or call 0808 800 4444
Apply for Housing: https://www.mygov.scot/apply-for-housing/
Help for people with young children
Best Start Grants: https://www.mygov.scot/best-start-grant-best-start-foods/
Home Start: https://www.home-start.org.uk
Help with Childcare Costs: https://www.mygov.scot/childcare-costs-help/
National breastfeeding helpline: https://www.nationalbreastfeedinghelpline.org.uk
UNICEF (Raising a happy Baby): https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/relationship-building-resources/building-a-happy-baby/
Help with food
Best Start Foods: https://www.mygov.scot/best-start-grant-best-start-foods/
Trussell Trust: https://www.trusselltrust.org/
Help with medical questions
NHS 24: https://www.nhs24.scot/ or call helpline on 111 (open 24 hours)
NHS: https://www.nhs.uk
World Health Organisation: https://www.who.int
In an emergency call 999
Help with domestic abuse
Domestic Abuse Helpline: call 0808 2000 247
Women’s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/
Mankind (for male victims of domestic abuse): https://www.mankind.org.uk/
Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/ or call 0800 1111
Help with mental health
Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org or call 116 123
MIND: https://www.mind.org.uk/
Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/ or call 0800 1111
Help after crime
Victim Support: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk or call 08 08 16 89 111
Rape Crisis Scotland: https://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/
Help after bereavement
Cruse Bereavement Care: https://www.cruse.org.uk
Miscarriage Association: https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/how-we-help/helpline/