External Organisations

Below you will find contact details including links to a range of Government, voluntary and community sector organisations who can provide direct services or care and support.

Organisation

Support they provide

Telephone number

Website Address

MoneyHelper Free impartial money advice (set up by the government) 0800 011 3797 www.moneyhelper.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau Offers free confidential advice (online, over the phone or face to face) on a  range of issues including debt advice, family and legal matters and consumer disputes 03444 111 444 www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Health & Social Care NI Provides health care and social care services in Northern Ireland 028 9056 5656 http://online.hscni.net/
Department of Health and Social Services Support ministers leading the nation’s health and social care to help people live more independent, healthier lives for longer www.gov.uk
The Samaritans Provides emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide Freephone 116 123 www.samaritans.org
Alzheimer’s Society Offers care and support for people living with Dementia and their carers 0300 222 1122 www.alzheimers.org.uk
Age NI The leading charity helping everyone make the most of later life. They offer support, 0808 808 7575 www.ageuk.org.uk/northernireland
Step Change Debt Charity Provides free debt advice and debt solutions to meet your individual circumstances 0800 138 111 www.stepchange.org
Financial Ombudsman Service Resolves disputes, fairly and impartially, between consumers and businesses that provide financial services 0800  7964 1001 www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk
National Domestic Violence Provide support and advice to victims of domestic abuse 0808 200 0247 www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk
The Men’s Advice Line Offers confidential support and advice to male victims of domestic abuse 0808 801 0327 https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
Hourglass (previously known as Action on Elder Abuse) Works to challenge and prevent abuse of older people 0808 808 8141 www.elderabuse.org.uk
Shelter Provide advice and practical assistance to people in housing need 0808 800 444 www.shelter.org.uk
COPNI An independent champion for older people working to safeguard and promote their interests 02890 890892 www.copni.org
Consumer Council Northern Ireland Provides free independent support for all consumers, both personal and business, in Northern Ireland. 02890 231600 consumercouncil.org.uk
Galop Supporting LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence 0800 999 5428 Galop - the LGBT+ anti-abuse charity