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National Autistic Society

The National Autistic Society is the UK's leading charity for autism (including Asperger's syndrome) and their families. They campaign for a world where autism is understood and where everyone with autism gets to live the life they choose.

The charity can provide:
- information, advice, advocacy, training and support for individuals and their families
- information and training for health, education and other professionals working with people with autism and their families
- specialist residential, supported living, outreach and day services for adults
- specialist schools and education outreach services for children
- out-of-school services for children and young people
- employment training and support and social groups for adults with autism

Telephone 020 7833 2299

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Shaw Trust

A national charity which works with local employers and care & health services to help people with a disabilities and learning difficulties find employment.

Shaw Trust believes that everyone has the right to work and live independent lives. As a national charity, their work aims to empower people to feel able to improve their lives and to believe in their own abilities.

Support may include:

  • training and advice sessions to help people to become more 'work ready' and acquire life skills
  • personal development and motivation tools to help you get to the place where you would like to be in your life
  • employment programes to help you move from benefits into employment
  • signposting to independent services which can help you to make choices about managing your own life successfully

Telephone 0300 303 3111

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Pact

Pact is a national charity that supports prisoners, people with convictions, and their children and families. They provide caring and life changing services at every stage of the criminal justice process: in court, in prison, on release, and in the community. 

Pact’s vision is of a society in which justice is understood as a process of restoration and healing. Their volunteers and staff can be found in courts, prisons, probation services, and in communities across England & Wales. Pact have a helpline, the phone number of which is provided below.

Telephone 0808 808 2003

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National Debtline

The National Debtline provides free, confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems. You can contact the National Debtlline by calling or via their webchat.

Telephone 0808 808 4000

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National Missing People

National Missing People exists to help you locate family and friends and to find out if your loved one is safe. Where possible, it will also support you in making contact with each other, report sightings, offer advice and assist in your search by posting information about the missing person. 

Telephone 116 000

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Financial Ombudsman Service

The Financial Ombudsman Service settle complaints between consumers and businesses providing financial services. They were set up by Parliament to act as independent experts to ensure that the financial process and services operate fairly. The service is free to consumers and the Financial Ombudsman can review a wide range of financial matters, from insurance and mortgages to investments and credit complaints.

Telephone 0800 023 4567

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Age UK: Work & Learning

Age UK provides useful information and advice on work and learning for elderly people.

In addition to an advice hotline, the website provides useful advice on the following subjects:

  • education and training
  • technology and using the internet
  • redundancy
  • discrimination and rights
  • looking for work

Telephone 0800 678 1602

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Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association

SSAFA exists to relieve need, suffering and distress amongst the Armed Forces, veterans and their families in order to support their independence and dignity. SSAFA provides welfare support, by visiting the Armed Forces community to see how they can help.
They also run Forcesline (number provided below) and webchat for anyone in the Armed Forces and their families. It's the first port of call for many people, whether they are still serving, transitioning to civilian life or a veteran who left several years ago.
SSAFA also works in partnership with other military charities and specialist organisations to ensure that those who turn to us for help get the support they need.

Telephone 0800 260 6767

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Rape Crisis England and Wales

Rape Crisis England & Wales is the charity working to end sexual violence and abuse.

They provide specialist information and support to all those affected by rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and all other forms of sexual violence and abuse in England and Wales.

The helpline is open 365 days a year and is run by women for women and girls.

Telephone 0808 500 2222

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Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) is a charitable organisation that offers emotional and practical support to those who are experiencing bereavement from the suicide of a close relative or friend. SOBS offer a helpline and group meetings across a number of locations.

Telephone 0300 111 5065

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