Safeguarding
SPOA (Single Point of Advice): 01323 464222
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Housing
Lewes District Council Housing Advice Service
Can offer advice and assistance on housing related issues e.g. homelessness, rent arrears, housing benefit enquiries and advice
Short term support for long term independence for people aged 16 to 64 who are homeless or at risk of losing their home
Local Authority
Useful links and organisations:
Offers advice on all aspects of bereavement from registering the death and finding a funeral director through to probate, tax and benefit queries
Find out what benefits you could get, how to claim and what happens if your circumstances change
Counselling Directory
emily@counselling-directory.org.uk
0844 803 0252
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Offers an information service providing contacts for counselling in England and Wales
Provides information, advice and support to carers and their families
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Service for anyone affected by the death of a child
Help for people to resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers
Support for parents following the death of a child at any age
Free and Subsidised School Milk
Offers advice and support for those affected by bereavement
East Sussex Community Information Service (escis)
Find information and advice; clubs for all ages and interests; child minders; support organisations
A single location for care, support and well-being services available in East Sussex
A local charitable organisation dedicated to developing constructive means of resolving conflicts in communities.
Get the facts on childcare, fun things to do, family advice and support, council services for children
Provides support and information on employment, housing, community support and psychological services
Provides support and information for those suffering the effects of pregnancy loss
Provides information on a range of topics including types of mental distress, where to get help, drug and alternative treatments and advocacy
National Association of Widows
Provides support and advice for widows
Help for anyone in debt or concerned they may fall into debt
Information from the National Health Service about conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living
Working to end child cruelty across the UK, to protect children, prevent abuse and transform society so that it’s safer for all children
Provides information and a helpline for anyone affected by mental health problems
Confidential support for anyone in a crisis
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society
Support for anyone affected by the death of a baby and promotes research in reducing the loss of babies’ lives
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
Provides helpline and support for people affected by suicide
Working to prevent sudden death and promote health in babies
An organisation for people who have become widows or widowers at a young age
An organisation which offers support and practical help for people who have experienced trauma