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PAUL O'GRADY'S LITTLE HEROES - October 2019 - programme information

Child Death Helpline
The Child Death Helpline aims to provide a quality freephone service to anyone affected by the death of a child of any age. Callers to the helpline might be parents, grandparents, siblings, other family members, friends or involved professionals.
Visit childdeathhelpline.org.uk

EXPOSURE - PREDATORY POLICE UNCOVERED - October 2019 - programme information

Rape Crisis Scotland
You can call Rape Crisis Scotland free on 0808 801 0302 (6pm to midnight). Calls are free from UK landlines and major mobile providers, or you can visit the website rapecrisisscotland.org.uk

Victim Support Scotland
Victim Support Scotland provides support and information services to victims and witnesses of crime in Scotland. They support 200,000 people affected by crime each year. This support is provided by staff and volunteers in national and local offices and court-based services across Scotland. They are an independent charity and not part of the Police Scotland or Scottish Courts. All conversations with victims and witnesses are confidential and are not shared with people outside of Victim Support Scotland. The service is completely free.
You can visit their website at victimsupportsco.org.uk
Or call the helpline on 0800 160 1985, Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm.

Scottish Women's Aid
Scottish Women’s Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working towards the prevention of domestic abuse. They play a vital role coordinating, influencing and campaigning for effective responses to domestic abuse. They work with a network of 36 specialist local Women’s Aid groups toward a shared vision of a Scotland where domestic abuse is not tolerated.
Visit: womensaid.scot

Refuge
Thirty-five years ago Refuge set up the world's first refuge for women and children escaping domestic violence. Since then, Refuge has grown to become the largest provider of emergency accommodation and emotional and practical support to women and children in the country.
You can visit their website at refuge.org.uk
Or call the helpline on 0808 2000 247 (24hrs)

STV CHILDREN'S APPEAL 2019 - September/October 2019 - programme information

Marie Curie
Marie Curie provide care and support for people living with any terminal illness, and their families.
For more information on caring for someone with a terminal illness visit mariecurie.org.uk/being-there
For more information on dealing with bereavement visit mariecurie.org.uk/bereaved

CPAG – Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group works on behalf of the more than one in four children in the UK growing up in poverty. It doesn’t have to be like this. We work to understand what causes poverty, the impact it has on children’s lives, and how it can be prevented and solved – for good.
cpag.org.uk
cpag.org.uk/Scotland

CCLG – Children’s Cancer & Leukaemia Group
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group is a leading children’s cancer charity and the UK and Ireland’s professional association for those involved in the treatment and care of children with cancer.
cclg.org.uk
cclg.org.uk/spotchildcancer

BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS - October 2019 - programme information

SAMH
Around since 1923, SAMH currently operates over 60 services in communities across Scotland providing mental health social care support, homelessness, addictions and employment services, among others. samh.org.uk

CORONATION STREET - August 2019/September 2019/October 2019 - programme information

Cancer Research UK
If you have any questions about cancer you can call Cancer Research UK’s Nurses on Freephone 0808 800 4040. Lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday. Cancer Research UK also have an online forum www.CancerChat.org.uk where people affected by cancer can get support from others.
For easy to understand information about all types of cancer please go to the About Cancer section of the website: www.cancerresearchuk.org

Mummy’s Star
Mummy’s Star is the only charity in the UK and Ireland dedicated to supporting women and their families affected by cancer during pregnancy or within 12 months after giving birth.
Visit: mummysstar.org

Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to women, their families and friends affected by cervical cancer and cervical abnormalities.
Visit: jostrust.org.uk
Tel: 0808 802 8000

British Skin Foundation
The British Skin Foundation is a UK charity that raises money for research into all types of skin conditions.
For more information visit: britishskinfoundation.org.uk

NSPCC
The NSPCC is a leading children’s charity fighting to end child abuse in the UK and Channel Islands. Adults can contact the free 24/7 helpline for advice and support or to share concerns about a child. Contact the free helpline by calling 0808 800 5000, by texting 88858, by emailing help@nspcc.org.uk or visiting www.nspcc.org.uk
The NSPCC-run Childline service provides a safe, confidential place for children with no one else to turn to, whatever their worry, whenever they need help. Children can contact Childline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on 0800 1111 or by visiting www.childline.org.uk

Male Survivors Partnership
The Male Survivors Partnership is the national umbrella agency for organisations working with boys and men affected by unwanted sexual attention, whilst recognising its duty to ensure a single point of reference exists for male survivors themselves to find national, regional and local support.
National Male Survivors Helpline: 0808 800 5005 (Monday: 9am-5pm; Tuesday: 8am-8pm; Wednesday: 9am-5pm; Thursday: 8am-8pm; Friday: 9am-5pm; Saturday: 10am-2pm; Sunday: Closed)
For more information visit malesurvivor.co.uk

MOSAC
All non-abusing parents, carers and families have the right to receive comprehensive support to live with the consequences of sexual abuse and to aid recovery. MOSAC aim to provide a unique and specialist service, offering practical and emotional support to non-abusing parents, carers and families.
MOSAC National Helpline: 0800 980 1958 For more information visit mosac.org.uk

Football v Homophobia
Football v Homophobia exists to challenge discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression at all levels in football. As an international initiative FvH engages in campaigning, education, advice and guidance, research, policy consultation and capacity building.
For more information visit footballvhomophobia.com

Stonewall
Stonewall is Britain’s leading charity for lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality, working to create a world where every single person can be accepted without exception.
For more information, including resources on how you can come out for trans equality, visit stonewall.org.uk
Infoline: 08000 50 20 20 (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm)
Email: info@stonewall.org.uk

Addaction Scotland
Addaction Scotland has developed its expertise and innovation across a wide range of services, including; pregnancy and early years work, community alcohol support, community recovery rehab, working with older people, mutual aid partnerships, blood borne virus (support through testing and treatment), harm reduction and education and employment.
Visit the website www.addaction.org.uk for more information.

FRANK
FRANK helps you find out everything you might want to know about drugs (and some stuff you don't). For friendly, confidential advice, go to www.talktofrank.com or call 0300 123 6600. FRANK can also help if you’re worried about a friend or family member, or are looking for help yourself.
Scottish viewers can also use the resources available on the Scottish Drug Services website scottishdrugservices.com

Scotland's domestic abuse and forced marriage helpline
Scotland's domestic abuse and forced marriage helpline is here to support anyone with experience of domestic abuse or forced marriage, as well as their family members, friends, colleagues and professionals who support them. We provide a confidential, sensitive service to anyone who calls us.
24 hour helpline: 0800 027 1234
Email: helpline@sdafmh.org.uk
Website: sdafmh.org.uk

THE BEST LITTLE PRISON IN BRITAIN? - August 2019 - programme information

LOVE YOUR GARDEN - August 2019 - programme information

Alzheimer Scotland
Alzheimer Scotland believes nobody should face dementia alone by providing high-quality, dementia-specific activities, support and care for people living with dementia from Shetland to the Borders. If you have any questions about dementia, or about the support available in your area, call Alzheimer Scotland’s 24 Hour Freephone Helpline on 0808 808 3000 or visit: alzscot.org

Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity, working to challenge perceptions, fund research and improve care and support. For help and advice about dementia call the National Dementia Helpline on:- 0300 222 1122
For further information about Alzheimer's and dementia you can visit: alzheimers.org.uk

EMMERDALE - August 2019 - programme information

Childline
Childline is a free, private and confidential service where you can be you. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, however you want to get in touch. Childline are there for you online, on the phone, anytime.
Website: childline.org.uk
Helpline number: 0800 1111

Barnardo’s
Barnardo's runs projects and schemes across the country supporting children, young people and families where abuse has happened. These may offer therapy and counselling to help children come to terms with their experience and move forward in life. Barnardo’s also works to increase public awareness of sexual abuse and to help children and young people protect themselves.
For more information visit the website: barnardos.org.uk

LONG LOST FAMILY - August 2019 - programme information

Missing People Helpline
If someone you love goes missing or runs away from home, you can call or text the Freephone "Missing People" helpline for advice and support on:- 116 000
Website: missingpeople.org.uk

Samaritans
The Samaritans is a registered charity that can provide support for anyone in distress.You can call the Samaritans helpline and talk to someone in confidence at any time, 24/7, because sometimes it's alright not to feel alright
Call any time from any phone on 116 123 (this number is FREE to call and will not appear on your phone bill) or visit www.samaritans.org to find details of your nearest branch.
Website at: samaritans.org

And if you want help tracing a long lost relative, or know someone who does, visit itv.com/beontv for more information on how to contact the "Long Lost Family" programme.

DEEP WATER - August 2019 - programme information

ROSS KEMP: LIVING WITH... - August 2019 - programme information

Carers UK
Carers UK provides information, advice and support to carers nationally. The advice covers a range of subjects relating to caring, including: benefits and tax credits, employment rights, carers assessments and how to get support, services available to carers and how to complain effectively and challenge decisions.
Helpline providing information is open Mondays and Tuesdays between 10am and 4pm Telephone: 0808 808 7777
Email: advice@carersuk.org
Website: carersuk.org

Carers Direct
Carers Direct provides telephone advice and support with caring issues.
Carers Direct helpline 0300 1231 1053
Helpline and webchat open: Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm and weekends 11am to 4pm. Webchat: carersdirectenquiry.serco.com

CORONATION STREET - June/July 2019 - programme information

The Modern Slavery Helpline
The Modern Slavery Helpline and Resource Centre brings us closer to the eradication of modern slavery. It provides victims, the public, statutory agencies and businesses access to information and support on a 24/7 basis. If you need help, advice or information about any modern slavery issue you can contact us confidentially, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on 08000 121 700.
Visit: modernslaveryhelpline.org/scotland

The STOP APP
A tool to enable people across the world to join the fight against human trafficking and modern slavery. Be part of the fight against human trafficking. See something suspicious locally & add to the global picture by downloading the STOP APP today.
Visit: stopthetraffik.org/stopapp/

Safe Car Wash
The Safe Car Wash app is a new tool that will enable the largest community intelligence gathering exercise ever attempted in the United Kingdom. The app will ask a series of questions related to the indicators of modern slavery and if there is a high likelihood that modern slavery is occurring in the hand car wash, you will be asked to report your concerns to the Modern Slavery Helpline.
Visit: theclewerinitiative.org/safecarwash

The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian church and registered charity, which has been fighting against social inequality and transforming lives for over 150 years
Visit: salvationarmy.org.uk

Sands (Stillbirth and neonatal death charity)
Sands support anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby, whether your baby died recently or long ago. The Sands helpline hours are:
Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm, plus Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 7pm - 10pm You can contact the Sands Helpline on 0808 164 3332 (calls are charged at local rate)
Or email helpline@sands.org.uk
Visit the website: www.sands.org.uk

The Miscarriage Association

The Miscarriage Association offers support and information to anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy. There is information about late miscarriage here.
Helpline: 01924 200799 (staffed Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm, answerphone and alternative numbers out of hours). Normal geographic call costs apply.
email: info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
website: www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk

EMMERDALE - May/June/July 2019 - programme information

Beat
Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity. Visit Beat’s website for information about eating disorders and online support: www.b-eat.co.uk
Beat’s Helpline offers support and information for all individuals affected by eating disorders – those with an eating disorder themselves and the circle around them. Phone or email the Helpline on 0345 634 1414, help@b-eat.co.uk. Opening hours for the Helpline can be found here: www.b-eat.co.uk/support-services/helpline.

ADVENTURES IN DEMENTIA - programme information

Alzheimer Scotland
Alzheimer Scotland provides a wide range of specialist services for people with dementia and their carers.
24 Dementia helpline - Freephone 0808 808 3000
Email: helpline@alzscot.org
alzscot.org

SCOTLAND STORIES: FINDING A FIX - programme information

Know the Score
Know the real facts about drugs
0800 587 5879
knowthescore.info

Tayside Substance Misuse Services (TSMS)
To enable people experiencing problematic substance use to journey towards recovery through partnership and collaboration
01382 424544
nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk

Recovery Dundee
Recovery Dundee is an independent community of people in recovery, who have come together to support the development of recovery in Dundee
facebook.com/RecoveryDundee1

Lifeline
For families and carers of people with addiction
01382 200422
dundeecarerscentre.org.uk

CAIR Scotland
01382 200532
smartrecovery.org.uk

Dundee Drug & Alcohol Service
01382 632542
nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk

Addaction
01382 206888
addaction.org.uk

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK - information

Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 13-19 May 2019. The theme this year is Body Image – how we think and feel about our bodies. Further information can be found at mentalhealth.org.uk

CORONATION STREET - April/May 2019 - programme information

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is a charity dedicated to preventing male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. CALM’s free, anonymous and confidential helpline and webchat are open every single day between 5pm-midnight. For further information please visit thecalmzone.net

Samaritans
The Samaritans is a registered charity that can provide support for anyone in distress.
Call any time from any phone on 116 123 (this number is FREE to call and will not appear on your phone bill) or visit www.samaritans.org to find details of your nearest branch.
Website at: samaritans.org

AA
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. If you need help with a drinking problem either phone the national help line FREE on 0800 9177 650 or contact them by email: help@alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Website: alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST
If you would like to learn more about HIV and talk to someone confidentially, you can contact Terrence Higgins Trust Direct on 0808 802 1221. Calls are free from all UK landlines and most UK mobiles. Lines are open Monday to Friday between 10am and 8pm or visit tht.org.uk

Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. For information and support you can visit mind.org.uk or call 0300 123 3393. Lines are open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays). Phone calls from UK landlines are charged at local rates. Charges from mobile telephones vary considerably. The charge for your call will depend on your mobile phone provider and the contract that you have with them. Mind does not get any money from telephone calls.

consumeradvice.scot
As the national helpline for Scotland, consumeradvice.scot provide practical and impartial advice to individuals and organisations on how to resolve your consumer problem and facilitate a referral to Trading Standards for investigation. For more information you can visit consumeradvice.scot or call 0808 164 6000. Lines are open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit
The Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit (SIMLU) is part of Trading Standards Scotland and works in partnership with other agencies and organisations across Scotland to help eradicate the scourge of Loan Sharks. For more information you can visit SIMLU

THE ALL NEW MONTY: WHO BARES WINS AND THE ALL NEW MONTY: LADIES NIGHT: WHO BARES WINS - May 2019 - programme information

Prostate Cancer UK
Committed to confronting prostate cancer together
0800 074 8383
prostatecanceruk.org

Movember
Helping to stop men dying too young from cancer
0207 952 2060
uk.movember.com

Orchid
Giving support to all those fighting male cancers
0808 802 0010
orchid-cancer.org.uk

Samaritans
You can speak to us, because sometimes it's alright not to be alright
116 123
samaritans.org

Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now
Offering expert breast cancer support and information 0808 800 6000
breastcancercare.org.uk
breastcancernow.org

Lady Garden
Campaigning to change how we talk about gynaecological cancers
[#SilentNoMore]
ladygardenfoundation.com

Coppafeel
Raising awareness of and providing information about breast cancer
coppafeel.org

EXPOSURE - April 2019 - programme information

The Samaritans
The Samaritans exist to offer friendly support and advice, whatever you're going through. Please contact their free and confidential helpline.
24 Hour Helpline: 116 123
samaritans.org

Young Minds
Young Minds are working to ensure all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges.
For more information visit youngminds.org.uk

EMMERDALE - February/March 2019 - programme information

Barnardo’s Barnardo's runs projects and schemes across the country supporting children, young people and families where abuse has happened. These may offer therapy and counselling to help children come to terms with their experience and move forward in life. Barnardo’s also works to increase public awareness of sexual abuse and to help children and young people protect themselves.
For more information visit the website: barnardos.org.uk

Childline Childline is a free, private and confidential service where you can be you. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, however you want to get in touch. Childline are there for you online, on the phone, anytime.
Website: childline.org.uk
Helpline number: 0800 1111

Harry & Meghan: An African Journey: The causes the royal couple care deeply about

Halo Trust - Angola For over 30 years, The HALO Trust has been working to save lives and help war-torn countries recover by removing landmines and dangerous explosives. Angola is one of the world’s most-mined countries and the Duke of Sussex recently launched the Landmine Free 2025 campaign. In June this year, the Duke welcomed Angola’s funding in de-mining and the positive impact this would have on communities and wildlife. His Royal Highness has been a strong advocate for eliminating the threat posed by landmines to some of the most vulnerable people around the world and continuing the work undertaken by the Princess of Wales.
You can donate at: www.halotrust.org/get-involved/give/donate/

Sentebale - Botswana
Sentebale was founded by Their Royal Highnesses The Duke of Sussex and Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso in 2006, to support children and young people affected by HIV and AIDS in Lesotho. Botswana has the third highest HIV prevalence in the world and Sentebale opened its programme there in 2016. Since then, Sentebale has established 47 clubs around the country for young people living with HIV, reaching 1,238 adolescents monthly. You can donate at: https://sentebale.org/take-action-now/

CAMA – Malawi
CAMA is an alumni network of young women who have been supported to attend secondary school through help from the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED). The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust has been working with CAMA since 2017; DFID Malawi has been supporting CAMFED and CAMA since 2012. In Malawi, the CAMA network has been rapidly expanding: there are 17,500 members and on average each CAMA member now supports another three children to go to school with her own resources. They are positive role models, leaders and entrepreneurs, working to lift their communities out of poverty.
You can donate at www.camfed.org/donate/appeals/cama-fund/

Waves for Change – South Africa
Waves for Change, an NGO which fuses surfing with evidence-based mind and body therapy to provide a child-friendly mental health service to vulnerable young people living in challenging communities. The Lunchbox Fund is a charity that provides nearly 30,000 nutritious meals every day to Waves for Change programmes and schools in South Africa’s townships and rural areas. This was one of four charities chosen by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex to benefit from the generous donations made by the public on the occasion of the birth of their son, Archie Mountbatten Windsor
You can donate at www.waves-for-change.org/donate

The Justice Desk – South Africa
The Justice Desk is an NGO in Nyanga Township which teaches children about their rights, self-awareness and safety, and provides self-defence classes and female empowerment training to young girls in the community. The initiative is supported by The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, of which The Duke serves as President and The Duchess as Vice-President. To date, the Justice Desk has directly assisted over 35,000 individuals, schools and communities.
You can donate at www.justicedesk.org/donate