NHS urgent mental health help
Official NHS guidance on getting urgent mental health support through NHS 111 and other services.
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Support and Useful Links
Trusted starting points for urgent help, mental health and wellbeing, advocacy, Windrush information and community connection. These links take you to official services and established organisations.
Looking for support or information?
If you need help with mental health and wellbeing, Windrush matters, injustice, discrimination or community connection, the links below will take you to trusted organisations, official information and specialist services. If you are unsure where to begin, contact RenVocate and we will help you identify an appropriate starting point.
Contact RenVocateUrgent mental health support
Use these services if you need immediate or urgent support for your mental health, or you are worried about somebody else.
Samaritans
Free, confidential listening support at any time. Call 116 123 from any phone.
Visit official website for Samaritans (opens in a new tab)NHS: help for suicidal thoughts
Official NHS information for people experiencing suicidal thoughts and for anyone worried about somebody else.
Visit official website for NHS: help for suicidal thoughts (opens in a new tab)Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Peer support, groups and a national helpline for adults who have been bereaved by suicide.
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Bereavement support and counselling for people affected by suicide loss.
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Official GOV.UK information about the Windrush Scheme, Compensation Scheme, eligibility, forms and guidance.
Windrush applicant information
The official collection of Windrush Scheme and Compensation Scheme information for applicants.
Visit official website for Windrush applicant information (opens in a new tab)Windrush Scheme: prove your right to be in the UK
Check eligibility and find out how to apply for proof of your right to live and work in the UK.
Visit official website for Windrush Scheme: prove your right to be in the UK (opens in a new tab)Apply to the Windrush Compensation Scheme
Official information about eligibility, what you can claim for and how to apply.
Visit official website for Apply to the Windrush Compensation Scheme (opens in a new tab)Compensation claim forms and guidance
The latest official forms and guidance for primary claimants, close family members and representatives of estates.
Visit official website for Compensation claim forms and guidance (opens in a new tab)Advocacy, rights and discrimination
Independent information about discrimination, equality, bullying and workplace rights.
Citizens Advice: discrimination
Information about discrimination, your rights and possible action you can take.
Visit official website for Citizens Advice: discrimination (opens in a new tab)Equality Advisory and Support Service
Advice and assistance on equality and human rights issues across England, Scotland and Wales.
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Free, impartial information about workplace discrimination, bullying and harassment.
Visit official website for Acas: discrimination and bullying (opens in a new tab)Community connection and support for older people
Services that can help people experiencing loneliness or isolation find conversation and connection.
Age UK friendship services
Telephone friendship and local face-to-face befriending services for older people.
Visit official website for Age UK friendship services (opens in a new tab)The Silver Line
A free, confidential, 24-hour telephone service for people aged 55 and over. Call 0800 4 70 80 90.
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Not sure where to begin?
RenVocate can help you identify a suitable starting point, but our information does not replace regulated legal, medical or therapeutic advice. External organisations are responsible for their own information and services.
Links last checked: 1 October 2026