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Home » Find support » Other helpful organisations

Other helpful organisations

On this page, you will find links to other helpful organisations that can provide information and support.

There are many ways that a hepatitis C diagnosis may impact your health, well-being or financial situation. Whatever you are facing, there are organisations that can help you.

The links on these pages lead to external websites, so we have no control over their content.

Support for medical conditions

These organisations provide information and support for people affected by specific medical conditions which may have been caused by or linked to hepatitis C.

British Heart Foundation

Provide support and information on heart health and conditions; including heart disease.

British Liver Trust

Liver health charity supporting those affected by cirrhosis, liver disease or cancer.

British Thyroid Foundation

Charity which supports people with thyroid disorders.

Cancer Research UK

Information for people affected by cancer.

Diabetes UK

Charity for people living with diabetes in the UK.

Guts UK

Provide information on digestive health; including gallbladder disease.

Liver Cancer UK

Information and support for people with liver cancer.

Lymphoma Action

The UK charity for lymphoma.

Macmillan Cancer Support

Provide support and information on cancer, money, benefits and work.

Parkinson’s UK

Charity for people living with Parkinson’s.

TrekStock

UK-wide social and practical support to young adults facing cancer in their 20s and 30s.

Vasculitis UK

For support and information on cryoglobulinemia.

Versus Arthritis

Charity for people living with arthritis in the UK.

World Cancer Research Fund

Evidence based information on ways to reduce your risk of cancer.

Mental health support

Being diagnosed, living with or recovering from hepatitis C can impact anybody’s mental health. Here are some organisations that provide support and information.

Anxiety UK

The national charity for those affected by anxiety, stress and anxiety based depression.

Breathing Space

A free, confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Available by calling 0800 83 85 87.

C.A.L.L

A confidential listening and support service in Wales, available by calling 0800132737 or texting help to 81066.

Mind

Provide information, advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Samaritans

Provide a confidential listening service to anyone that needs someone to talk to. Available by calling 116123.

Financial and practical support

Living with hepatitis C can have financial and practical implications. These organisations provide advice and support with finance, debt, benefits or housing.

ACAS

Free, impartial advice for employees on workplace rights and rules.

Citizens Advice

Provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice on issues including benefits, employment and debt, for people living in England and Wales.

Family Action

Provide practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation.

Gov.uk

Provide information on government services including tax benefits, employment and tax credits.

Mygov.scot

Provide information about government services in Scotland, including tax benefits, employment and tax credits.

National Debtline

Call 0808 808 4000 for free, confidential and independent advice about debt problems.

nidirect

Information on help with health costs for those living in Northern Ireland.

Shelter

A national housing charity providing information and advice about housing options and housing benefits.

Turn2Us

Charity for people in financial hardship providing information on how to gain access to benefits, grants and support services.

Alcohol and other drugs support

It is safest to stop drinking alcohol and taking other drugs if you have been diagnosed with hepatitis C. These organisations provide advice and support to help people safely reduce their consumption of alcohol and other drugs.

Alcohol Change UK

Provide information and advice on how to reduce your drinking.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Support group for people who are in recovery from alcohol addiction.

Change Grow Live

Provide support and advice to people wanting to reduce their intake of alcohol and other drugs.

Drinkline

The national alcohol helpline. Calls are free of charge and the information shared remains confidential. Available by calling 0300 123 1110.

Humankind

Provide confidential support for alcohol and other drugs use, housing and mental health.

Narcotics Anonymous

Support group for people who are in recovery from drug addiction.

Release

Free, specialist legal support and advice for people who use drugs.

With You

Provide support for alcohol, other drugs and mental health at local services and online.

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