Welfare Resources 

Sometimes when you have a problem it can be difficult to know the right place to start. Below is a directory-style list of resources that have been collected over time for a variety of issues. Feel free to have a look, and if you feel that there are any that could be added have a chat with your friendly welfare officer! 

 

LGBT

Birmingham LGBT (blgbt.org)

Stonewall

 

Domestic Abuse

For Birmingham LGBT’s domestic violence advocate service. See here or call 0121 643 0821

Galop – the LGBT+ anti-abuse charity

 

Sexual Health

Let’s talk about sex! | Sexwise 

Umbrella Health

 

HIV/PrEP/PEPSE

About HIV | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)

 

Mental Health

Home – Mind

Samaritans | Here to listen  Call 116123

Mind’s page about Eating Disorders

 

Eating Healthy

Eat well – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Nutrition for sports and exercise – British Nutrition Foundation

 

Smoking and Drugs

Quit smoking – Better Health – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Honest information about drugs | FRANK (talktofrank.com)

 

Alcohol

Alcohol units – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Alcohol units | Alcohol Change UK