Advice and support
Royal Society for Deaf People (RAD)
The Royal Association for Deaf People offers help with finding training and employment, provides information and advice about health services, benefits, housing, debt, domestic violence and interpreting. The website offers British Sign Language translation. RAD offers Advocacy. Sometimes you may feel you are not being…
07851 423 866
Action on Hearing Loss - support with deafness and tinnitus
Action on Hearing Loss (formerly Royal National Institute for Deaf People) is one of the leading national experts in providing support for people living with hearing loss and tinnitus. The helpline offers free confidential and impartial information and advice. Specifically, the charity can assist with: Identifying what help you need,…
0780 0000 360
Hearing Link - support with living with hearing loss
Hearing Link supports people and their families affected by hearing loss. The charity aims to make it easier to find information, offers practical advice and connects people with others to share similar experiences. Hearing Link offers information and advice on: Adjusting to hearing loss Lip reading and sign language…
07526 123255
24 hour helpline for drug and alcohol abuse
A 24 hour telephone helpline that offers confidential advice and counselling on drug and alcohol misuse. http://www.integrative-counsellor.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/2356?opendocument&part=7 emergencyhelpline@yahoo.co.uk
Narcotics Anonymous (UK) - self help
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) aims to help people recover from the adverse effects of the misuse of drugs. The service brings together people to share their experiences and help each other in a safe and confidential environment. Visit the Narcotics Anonymous website to find a fellowship near you.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - self help
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) aims to help people recover from the adverse effects of excessive drinking. The service brings together people to share their experiences and help each other in a safe and confidential environment. Visit the AA website to find a fellowship near you. The AA is…
Missing People
A 24 hour confidential helpline for people who have a missing family member. The advisers provide information, advice and emotional support for as long as it is needed. 116 000 is the number to call, text or email for advice, support and options if you,…
Report a missing person
The service offers information and advice for people who have a loved one who is missing. If you believe that someone is missing then contact your local police station. Dial 101 and inform them you would like to make a missing persons report, alternatively you…
Caring Altogether on Romney Marsh (CARM)
CARM (Caring All together on Romney Marsh) provides support to older and vulnerable people living in Romney Marsh and rural Ashford. The service aims to improve well-being and to help people remain independent. It also offers a welcoming environment for people looking after someone. If…
Hospice in the Weald
Hospice in the Weald is a charity that offers palliative care in West Kent and East Sussex. Palliative care describes specialised medical care for people with serious illnesses. It focuses on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain, physical stress, and mental stress of…