Samaritans: 

24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email [email protected] or visit some branches in person

Can also call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).


End of Life support organisations:


Marie Curie

0800 090 2309 

www.mariecurie.org.uk 


Sue Ryder

0808 164 4572 

www.sueryder.org 


Dying Matters

Support information for anyone approaching the end of their life, as well as supporting relatives, friends and carers.

https://www.hospiceuk.org/our-campaigns/dying-matters


Compassion in Dying

Offer advice and support for people regarding end of life choices.

Compassion in Dying Information line: 

0800 999 2434 or 

[email protected] (Monday – Friday, 11am-3pm)

[email protected]


Hospice UK

020 7520 8200 

www.hospiceuk.org



Bereavement Charities:


Cruse Bereavement Care

0808 808 1677

www.cruse.org.uk 


Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland

0845 600 2227

www.crusescotland.org.uk


Child Bereavement UK

Childbereavementuk.org

Offering support to anyone aged 11 -25 who has been recently bereaved or informed that someone close is seriously ill. Helpline: 0800 02 888 40 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm) Live Chat (Online Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm)


Compassionate Friends siblings

Tcf.org.uk

Providing support to anyone trying to cope with the death of a sibling.

Helpline: 0345 123 2304 

[email protected]



Other Illness-Specific Support:


Macmillan Cancer Support

0808 808 00 00

www.macmillan.org.uk 


Motor Neurone Disease Association

0808 802 6262

www.mndassociation.org 


MND Scotland

0141 332 3903

www.mndscotland.org.uk 


MS Trust

www.mstrust.org.uk/information-support