If you've suffered a bereavement or you're facing financial difficulties in your business or family life, you may find this information and these support organisations helpful.
The organisation Support after Murder and Manslaughter or SAMM is a self-help group which offers understanding and support to families and friends who have been bereaved as a result of murder or manslaughter. Call their helpline 0845 872 3440 (local call rate Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm), where your call will be answered by someone who has suffered a similar tragedy. You can also email to enquiries@samm.org.uk.
Cruse Bereavement Care support all bereaved people. They offer advice, support, help and information, no matter how recently or long ago your loved one died. Call their helpline 0844 477 9400 (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm).
Cruse also run services aimed specifically at supporting young people aged 12 to 18 (www.rd4u.org.uk) on 0808 808 1677 (free, Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm).
The Child Death Helpline offer support to anyone affected by the death of a child, whatever age. The line is staffed by bereaved parents, call 0800 282 986 (free, every evening 7pm to 10pm, Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am to 4pm).
If you're feeling distressed and need someone to talk to, you can phone Samaritans at any time of day or night on 08457 90 90 90 or email for support to jo@samaritans.org and their website is at www.samaritans.org.
Business Debtline provide free, confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems. Their website is designed to help any business which has cash flow or debt problems through practical advice in managing your way through financial difficulties by using their step-by-step guide. The site also includes the ‘golden rules’ to remember when dealing with your debts. Call their advisers in confidence on 0800 197 6026 (free, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm).
National Debtline provide a free, confidential and independent helpline for people with debt problems in England, Wales and Scotland. They can give expert advice over the phone as well as providing a self-help information pack. Call 0808 808 4000 (free, Mondays to Friday 9am to 9pm, Saturdays 9.30am to 1pm). You can also download a lot of information from their website.
Debtline Northern Ireland is available on 0800 027 4990 (free, Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm).
If you want to report a crime, but are uncomfortable going directly to the police, you can call Crimestoppers the independent charity working to fight crime, on 0800 555 111 (free, confidential, 24 hours a day everyday). Crimes can be reported in confidence, anonymously if you prefer, and calls are not traced.
If you'd like to help the Foster family raise funds for the Riding For The Disabled Association in Kirstie's memory, visit their fundraising page.
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