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Forcesline

Free confidential helpline provides supportive, listening signposting service for serving personnel, Veterans and families.

Telephone: 0800 7314880 (Monday-Friday, 10.30am – 7.30pm)

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Combat Stress

Confidential and safe help and advice about Service-related mental health issues for the whole military community.

Telephone: 0800 138 1619 (available 24 hours)

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Big White Wall

Share what’s troubling you anonymously 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – free for serving personnel, veterans, family members and carers.

Telephone: 0808 802 1212

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Veterans Gateway

Telephone: 0808 8021212

Website: www.veteransgateway.org.uk

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Veterans UK

Website giving information on claiming AFCS, Armed Forces Independence Payment, Medical Discharges and Pension Forecast Requests.

Telephone: 0808 1914 218

Website: www.gov.uk

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Blesma

Military charity for limbless Veterans.

Website: blesma.org

Local Support Officer: Bill Gillett bsose@blesma.org / 01980 629337

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The Ripple Pond

Free support for adult family members of injured, wounded and sick, currently serving, reservist veterans and all military personnel.

Website: www.theripplepond.org

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The Long Boat Home

National database for access to low cost counselling for family members of injured, wounded and sick, currently serving, reservist or veterans.

Website: www.thelongboathome.co.uk

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H4H Band of Sisters

Support for family members of injured, wounded and sick, currently serving, reservist or veterans.

Website: www.helpforheroes.org.uk

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SSAFA

Support for family members of injured, wounded and sick, currently serving, reservist or veterans.

Website: https://www.ssafa.org.uk

Carers Week 2019

Carers Week is the 10th-16th June 2019, and this years theme is ‘Getting Carers Connected in their Communities’. For information on a local event, please see the Carers Week Poster.

Carers Bucks

Bucks Carers offer support to all sorts of carers – Young Carers, Parents caring for a child with a disability, Carers from the black & ethnic minority community and people who are caring for a relative with mental health problems.

Telephone: 01296 392711

Website: www.carersbucks.org

Young Carers Bucks

Young Carers Bucks is part of Carers Bucks and supports children and young people in Buckinghamshire aged 6-18 years old who have a caring role.

Website: www.youngcarersbucks.org

Care Advice Buckinghamshire

Care Advice Buckinghamshire is a website for adults in need of care and support in Buckinghamshire, their families and carers. You can find information and advice, ways to assess your own needs, community support and care products and services.

Website: www.careadvicebuckinghamshire.org

Bucks Healthcare

Provides a range of services to children and young people throughout Buckinghamshire including health visiting, school nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. You can self-refer to many of these services.

Telephone: 01296 566045

Email: Buc-tr.cyptherapies@nhs.net

Website: www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/Children-and-young-people

Bucks Healthcare - Health Visiting Service

Every family with a child under five years old has access to the health visiting team. We offer free universal support either face to face or via telephone according to the Department of Health’s Healthy Child Programme.

They work in the community, in children’s centres and in families’ own homes to promote health and wellbeing and to support families with all aspects of bringing up a child.

Website: www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/Health-visiting

Child Health Clinics

View Child Health Clinic information from the Buckinghamshire Family Information Service.

Website: www.bucksfamilyinfo.org

Vaccination planner

Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.

Download now

Childhood illness visual guide

Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.

View the guide

Disclaimer

Every effort is made to ensure that the information published here is accurate and informative.
Contact details are provided for information. We cannot accept responsibility for any information available on the various websites listed, and can confirm that by listing service providers we are not implying endorsement.

Charlotte Duggan

My name is Charlotte Duggan and I am a qualified UKCP Psychotherapist and Counsellor and a BACP member with more than ten years practical experience. I am committed to providing counselling and psychotherapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment.

I work with both individuals and couples on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period, with the aim of enabling you to enhance your life and to live it more fully.

Telephone: 07815 044081

Website: www.charlotteduggancounselling.co.uk

Email: info@charlotteduggancounselling.co.uk 

Dr Amy Luck - Clinical Psychologist

Dr Amy Luck is a qualified Clinical Psychologist with 11 years of experience helping people with a range of emotional and behavioural problems. She is registered with the HCPC and has chartered membership with the BPS. She first completed a BSc psychology, followed by a PhD in psychology at the University of London and then a further Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Manchester.

Telephone: 01494 890890

Website: www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/consultants/amy-luck

Kim Harries - Tring Counselling & Phychotherapy

Therapy doesn’t have to take years; I am trained to help you gain insight into the origins of your problems and to develop the necessary knowledge and skills and to reach your potential. You will be able to take practical steps towards creating a fulfilling and happy life! I am the facilitator and you are in the driving seat! I can support you whether you are in crisis and your world is falling down around you, with specific issues or you just would like to understand yourself better.

Telephone: 07976 742915

Website: www.tcpcounselling.co.uk

Zahra Treggiden

Events, experiences or triggers can cause anxiety, depression and or relationship problems at some stage in our lives, making our everyday life very difficult. Unwanted memories, fear, trauma and habits we don’t understand and cannot give up, can cause emotional turmoil. At these times we cannot make sense of life’s puzzle, since none of the pieces are obvious to us in that moment. Counselling can help put some of those pieces together, helping us to see the whys and the wherefore. It can eventually help us to see a clearer picture. Hopefully working towards a more positive change and/or understanding.

Telephone: 07800 768246

Website: www.counselling-directory.org.uk

Sophy Winfield

I am a fully qualified BACP registered Integrative Counsellor working in Aston Clinton. I have extensive clinical experience of working with children, young people and adults. Integrative means that I use different ideas, theories and techniques to suit you. Sessions can be just a few in number, or on a longer-term basis.

I offer a friendly, secure and confidential space in the counselling room where you can be understood and valued without judgement. If you’re struggling with things in your life, past, present or future, or you’re not even sure what the problem is, counselling might be the help and support you need. I work with children, young people and adults, as well as couples

www.aplacetobeme.co.uk

Telephone: 07749937706

Healthy Minds Bucks

Healthy Minds is a NHS service offering quick and easy access to talking therapies, practical support and employment advice.

Anyone who is feeling depressed, anxious or stressed, is aged 18 or over, thinks they may need counselling and has a GP in Buckinghamshire can request help from Healthy Minds.

Telephone: 01865 901600

Text ‘Talk’ and your name to 07798 667169

Website: www.healthymindsbucks.nhs.uk

Self Harm - Young Minds

Self harm is difficult to talk about but it’s a common problem and you can beat it. Find out what self-harm means and what to do if you think you’re affected by it.

Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

Buckinghamshire Mind

An independent charity working to support and represent people with mental health needs in the local community.

Telephone: 01494 463364

Website: www.bucksmind.org.uk

Email: info@bucksmind.org.uk

Lindengate

Lindengate is a mental health charity that offers specialised gardening activities to help those with mental health needs in their continuing recovery.

Telephone:  01296 622443

Email: info@lindengate.org.uk

Website: www.lindengate.org.uk

Mind

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Telephone: 0300 123 3393

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Samaritans

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Telephone: 116 123

Website: www.samaritans.org

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Rethink

Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.

Telephone: 0300 5000 927

Website: www.rethink.org

Email: info@rethink.org

Kooth

Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues.

Website: kooth.com

Rape Crisis Aylesbury Vale

Serves the Aylesbury Vale area and supports women affected by abuse with the aim of enabling survivors to live fulfilling lives.

Telephone: 01296 392 468

Website: www.avrc.org.uk

Aylesbury Women's Aid

For all women and their children who are or have experienced physical, mental, emotional, financial or sexual abuse in their relationships and to offer support, information, advice, access to temporary safe accommodation and aftercare.

Helpline Refuge : 01296 436827

Helpline Outreach/IDVA : 01296 437777

Website: www.aylesburywomensaid.org.uk

Victim Support

Helps anyone affected by crime, including domestic abuse.

Telephone: 0845 450 3883

Website: www.victimsupport.org.uk

Suzy Lamplugh Trust

Helps anyone affected by stalking behaviour. Offers practical advice concerning stalking and the law, but also has links to Single Points Of Contact within each police force who can review cases of stalking to ensure enough is being done to protect victims.

Telephone: 0808 802 0300

Website: www.suzylamplugh.org

Oasis Partnership

The Oasis Partnership is a charity providing specialist drug and alcohol support services across Buckinghamshire since 1984. They offer a wide range of recovery focused support options, aiming to help individuals to address their drug or alcohol problems and get their lives back on track.

Telephone:  01296 337717

Website: www.oasispartnership.org

Email: info@oasispartnership.org

Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centres

Drug and alcohol counselling in Buckinghamshire is offered by centres in Milton Keynes and Aylesbury, as well as being provided by the rehab in High Wycombe.

Website: www.drug-addiction-treatment.org.uk

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.

Telephone: 0300 123 1110

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Text: 82111

Website: www.talktofrank.com

Email: frank@talktofrank.com

Eating Disorders Support

An organisation providing help and support to anyone affected by an eating problem such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder. It also provides help for those who are caring for or supporting someone with an eating disorder.

Age UK Buckinghamshire

Age UK offers help for older people to achieve and maintain their independence and wellbeing.

Telephone: 01296 431911

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/buckinghamshire

Email: age@ageukbucks.org.uk

Alzheimer's Society

Dementia Information and Support Sessions provide information about dementia and relevant support services. There will also be the opportunity to chat with others in a similar situation.

Telephone: 01296 331749

Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk

Email: memorysupport@alzheimers.org.uk

NHS One You – How are you quiz

Get a FREE personalized health score when you complete this 10 minute quiz.

How are you quiz

How Are You is for over 18s only and is only designed to point you in the right direction. It’s not a medical assessment – if you’re worried about your health you should speak to a health professional.

Active Bucks

Active Bucks is a weekly programme of fun and inspiring activities taking place across Buckinghamshire; on days, evenings and weekends. It will continue throughout the year and new activities will be added regularly.

Website: www.activebucks.co.uk

Birth Choices in Bucks

Having a baby is an exciting time for all the family. At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, we want to provide you with excellent care and support throughout your pregnancy and birth.

View an overview of what to expect from our maternity services during your pregnancy and the birth choices we can offer.

Website: www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/birthchoices

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Maternity services

View information on Obstetrics and gynaecology, Pregnancy, labour and postnatal care and Supervision of midwives from Buckinghamshire Healthcare Maternity services.

Website: www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk

Baby Buddy App

Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.

Download from: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

Buckinghamshire Family Information Service

View information and advice from pregnancy to early years.

Website: www.bucksfamilyinfo.org

Sexual Health Bucks

Find information on local Buckinghamshire Sexual Health and Wellbeing (bSHaW) walk-in clinics and advice and support.

Telephone: 0300 303 2880

Website: www.sexualhealthbucks.nhs.uk

Sexual Health Help Line

The Family Planning Association Sexual health help line can give you confidential information and advice.

Telephone: 0845 122 8690

Brook

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.

Website: www.brook.org.uk

Family Planning Association

They are a sexual health charity. They give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.

Telephone: 0300 1237123

Website: www.fpa.org.uk

Live Well Stay Well

A free service which offers advice and support for those wishing to lose weight, quit smoking, get more active, feel happier or manage their diabetes. The service is available to patients living in Buckinghamshire or registered with a Bucks GP.

Telephone: 01628 857311
Website: www.livewellstaywellbucks.co.uk

NHS Smokefree - Mobile App

The Smokefree app can help you stop smoking by providing daily support and motivation. If you stay smokefree for the 4-week programme you’re up to five times more likely to stay quit for good.

Download from: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

Mytime Active - Child weight management

Mind, Exercise, Nutrition…Do it! (MEND) is an obesity prevention and treatment programme for children and young people.

Mytime Active is commissioned by Buckinghamshire County Council to deliver the MEND 7-13 programme for children aged 7 to 13 who are above the healthy weight.

Website: www.mytimeactive.co.uk

Slimming World

You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.

Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk

Weight Watchers

Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.

Website: www.weightwatchers.com