Programme Related Support Organisations

In this section you can find support for:

Programme Specific Support
Organisations who have featured in or worked on programmes

Alternatively for a list of all support topics please visit our main menu

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC SUPPORT

(by transmission date newest to oldest)

TRAUMA: MY BROKEN BRAIN

Below is support information for Trauma: My Broken Brain. With further support for a stroke and other medical conditions, as well as additional support issues found via the main menu.

Stroke Association
Offering support to anyone affected by a stroke and provide advice on preventing further strokes.
Helpline: 0303 3033 100 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 10am – 1pm)
Email: helpline@stroke.org.uk

Carers UK
Offering support advice for all aspects of caring for someone.
Helpline: 0808 808 7777 (lines open Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm)

First transmission 26th October 2026

Murder Case: The Digital Detectives

Below is support information for Murder Case: The Digital Detectives, with all other support found via the Main Menu.

Home Office - Talk About Knife Crime
A guide from the Home Office about talking to children about knife crime.

Knife Crimes
An online resource for knife crime, including the devastating effects on victims and relatives.

Knives Take Lives - campaign
Information for young people and parents, a campaign from South Yorkshire Police

Victim Support
Victim Support offer assistance to anyone who has been affected by a crime or violent assault, regardless of whether the police have been informed.
Information online on a range of crimes
Helpline: 0808 16 89 111 (lines open 24 hours)
Email: info@victimsupport.org.uk

Information for Victims of Crime

First transmission 16th July 2026

JON SNOW: A LAST BIG STORY

Support for dementia and other issues can be found via the main menu

Alzheimer's Society
The Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Connect support line is open seven days a week providing information, advice and emotional support to anyone affected by dementia. Dementia Advisers also offer post diagnosis support to help people with dementia have better access to health, community, housing and care services
Helpline: 0333 150 3456 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm, till 8pm Monday & Wednesday, weekends 10am-4pm)

Dementia, Social Services and the NHS
Information on NHS and social services support for anyone affected by dementia.

Carers UK
Offering support advice for all aspects of caring for someone.
Helpline: 0808 808 7777 (lines open Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm)

Rare Dementia Support
Information and practical support for rare, genetic and young onset dementias.

The Royal British Legion - Dementia Care
Providing Admiral Nurses to support carers of those living with dementia. Specialist care and support to Royal British Legion care home residents. Wide range of support and advice available on the helpline.
Helpline: 0808 802 8080 (lines open every day 8am – 8pm)
Online Chat: available online every day 8am – 8pm

First transmission 20th June 2026

Tip Toe

Below is support information for Tip Toe, with further information available for, mental health concerns, self harm, victim of crime including hate crime, suicide and depression with all other support found via the Main Support Menu.

Samaritans
If you’re feeling emotionally distressed and need someone to talk to, you can phone at any time of day or night.
Helpline: 116 123 (lines open 24 hours, free and does not appear on telephone billing)
Email: jo@samaritans.org

Sexual health and HIV support information

Sexuality and Gender support information

First transmission 31st May 2026

1966 FIFA World Cup TM Final in Colour

Support for dementia and other issues can be found via the main menu

Dementia, Social Services and the NHS
Information on NHS and social services support for anyone affected by dementia.

Carers UK
Offering support advice for all aspects of caring for someone.
Helpline: 0808 808 7777 (lines open Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm)

Rare Dementia Support
Information and practical support for rare, genetic and young onset dementias.

First transmission 6th June 2026

Big Mood Series 2

Below is support information for Big Mood Series 2, with further information available for, all aspects of Mental Health concerns and financial fraud, with all other support found via the Main Support Menu.

Samaritans
If you’re feeling emotionally distressed and need someone to talk to, you can phone at any time of day or night.
Helpline: 116 123 (lines open 24 hours, free and does not appear on telephone billing)
Email: jo@samaritans.org

Bipolar UK
Bipolar UK offer a range of services for anyone affected by bipolar and associated illnesses.
Email: info@bipolaruk.org.uk

Mind - Depression and Self-Harm
Mind provide an information service for all aspects of mental health, which includes depression and self-harm. Local branches of MIND can be found online or by calling the helpline.
Helpline: 0300 123 3393 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm)
Email: info@mind.org.uk

First transmission 16th April 2026

Married at First Sight Australia - Mel Schilling

There's support information for anyone affected by cancer.
Click on the link below for the relevant support:

Support for all types of cancer

Support for bereavement, end of life care and trauma

Stand Up To Cancer information

Further support can be found via the main menu

First transmission 24th March 2026

Molly vs the Machines

Below is support information for Molly vs the Machines.

Support information for Bereavement, Suicidal Feelings and Depression, Mental Health, Teen Concerns, Eating Disorders and Body Image Concerns, plus further support can be found via the Main Support Menu.

Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide
Providing confidential advice to young people about suicide prevention, also offering advice to anyone concerned about a young person.
HopeLine247: 0800 068 41 41 (lines open 24 hours every day)
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Text: 88247

ChildLine
ChildLine offer confidential support to young people up to the age of 18.
Helpline: 0800 11 11 (lines open 24 hours a day) 1-2-1 Chat online (available 24 hours a day)

Molly Rose Foundation
Molly Rose Foundation was set up after the tragic loss of 14-year-old Molly Russell, who died after being bombarded with online content that normalised depression, self-harm and suicide. Acting at the intersect of online safety, suicide prevention and mental health.

Online safety support

First Transmission 5th March 2026

24 Hours in Police Custody Investigates: Zombie Knives

Below is support information for 24 Hours in Police Custody. Support information for Bereavement, and Victims of Crime, along with further support can be found via the Main Support Menu.

Victim Support
Victim Support offer assistance to anyone who has been affected by a crime or violent assault, regardless of whether the police have been informed.
Information online on a range of crimes
Helpline: 0808 16 89 111 (lines open 24 hours)
Email: info@victimsupport.org.uk

Knife Crimes
An online resource for knife crime, including the devastating effects on victims and relatives.

Home Office - Talk About Knife Crime
A guide from the Home Office about talking to children about knife crime.

Government Consultation for Knife Sales Licensing
Following on from the introduction of Ronan’s Law in August 2025 a consultation to seek views on government proposals to introduce a licensing system for sellers and importers of knives and bladed articles is open until 11.59pm on 24th February 2026.

First Transmission 20th January 2026

24 Hours in Police Custody

Below is support information for 24 Hours in Police Custody.

Support information for Bereavement, Suicidal Feelings and Depression, Mental Health, Online Safety and Victims of Crime, further support can be found via the Main Support Menu.

Legend on the Bench
Helping to organise local suicide prevention benches that give information of how to access support.

CHUMS
Supporting children, young people and their families with emotional wellbeing and mental health concerns. Additional services are available in Bedfordshire, Kent, Hertfordshire and West Essex.

Street Fathers - Luton
Raising awareness about the dangers of youth violence and offering support to young people, fathers and mothers.

Mind
Mind offer information and support for all aspects of mental health. Details for local branches of MIND are online or by calling the MindinfoLine.
Helpline: 0300 102 1234 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm)
Email: info@mind.org.uk

First transmission 5 October 2025

POISONED: KILLER IN THE POST

Below is support information for Poisoned: Killer in the Post. Further support information is available for suicidal feelings, depression, and mental health, with all other support found via the Main Support Menu.

Campaign Against Living Miserably - CALM
CALM offer support information and advice for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. Website includes practical advice.
Helpline: 0800 58 58 58 (lines open 5pm – 12 midnight)

National Suicide Prevention Helpline
A compassionate and understanding lifeline for those grappling with thoughts of suicide.
Helpline: 0800 587 0800 (lines open every day 6pm – 12 midnight)

First transmission 9 July 2025

In the Footsteps of Killers

Below is support information for In The Footsteps Of Killers

Support information for Child Abuse, Abuses, Drugs, Bereavement, Suicidal Feelings, Mental Health, Medical Conditions and Victims of Crime can be found via the Main Support Menu.

Mind
Mind provide an information service for all aspects of mental health. Local branches of MIND can be found online or by calling the helpline.
Helpline: 0300 123 3393 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm)
Email: info@mind.org.uk

The Migraine Trust
Information on the different types of migraine and their possible causes and treatment, including vestibular migraine disorder. Support for anyone living with migraine.
Helpline: 0808 802 0066 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)

Missing People
Missing people provide support and advice to missing people, as well as concerned families and friends.
Helpline: 116 000 (lines open every day 9am – 11pm)
Text: 116 000
Email: 116000@missingpeople.org.uk

CrimeStoppers
Anyone who would like to report a crime but are uncomfortable going directly to the police can call CrimeStoppers. Crimes can be reported in confidence and anonymously; calls are not traced.
Helpline: 0800 555 111 (lines open 24 hours)

If you would like to offer new information on the following cases from a previous series of In The Footsteps of Killers please use the contact details provided:

Vishal Mehrotra - https://www.sussex.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/ or call 101 quoting Operation Moor.

Deborah Wood - call 101 and contact the West Yorkshire Police Cold Case Team.

Tina Bell - call 101 and contact the Cleveland Police Cold Cast Team.

First transmission 17 June 2025

Big Boys

Below is support information for Big Boys. Further support information is available for suicidal feelings, depression, and mental health, with all other support found via the Main Support Menu.

Student Minds
Empowering students to build their own mental health toolkit to support themselves and fellow students through university life and beyond.

National Suicide Prevention Helpline
A compassionate and understanding lifeline for those grappling with thoughts of suicide.
Helpline: 0800 587 0800 (lines open every day 6pm – 12 midnight)

Mind
Mind offer information and support for all aspects of mental health. Details for local branches of MIND are online or by calling the MindinfoLine.
Helpline: 0300 123 3393 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm)
Email: info@mind.org.uk

First transmission 23 February 2025

Vicky Pattison: My Deepfake Sex Tape

Below is support information for Vicky Pattison: My Deepfake Sex Tape. Further support information is available for Online Safety, Child Abuse and Abuses, with all other support found via the Main Support Menu.

Revenge Porn Helpline
Support for anyone affected by sexually explicit material posted online without consent.
Helpline: 0345 6000 459 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)
Email: help@revengepornhelpline.org.uk

StopNCII.org
Operated by the Revenge Porn Helpline

Internet Watch Foundation - IWF
The place to report criminal online content, including child sexual abuse content from anywhere in the world and obscene adult content.

Internet Matters.org
Helping parents and those caring for children to keep them safe in the digital world. Practical information for all types of digital devices.

NSPCC
NSPCC provide confidential advice to anyone worried about the safety or welfare of a child. Services are available in several languages, as well as for deaf and hard of hearing people.
Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk

Barnardos
Helping children and young people feel safer.

First transmission 28 January 2025

Big Mood

Below is support information for Big Mood, with further information available for Self-Harm, all aspects of Mental Health concerns, Hardship and money concerns, Fertility Concerns and Family Choices including pregnancy options, with all other support found via the Main Support Menu.

Bipolar UK
Bipolar UK offer a range of services for anyone affected by bipolar and associated illnesses.
Email: info@bipolaruk.org.uk

Mind - Depression and Self-Harm
Mind provide an information service for all aspects of mental health, which includes depression and self-harm. Local branches of MIND can be found online or by calling the helpline.
Helpline: 0300 123 3393 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm)
Email: info@mind.org.uk

First transmission 28 March 2024

A Paedophile In My Family: Surviving Dad

Below is support information for A Paedophile in my Family: Surviving Dad.
Further support for the families of survivors and information for anyone wishing to prevent harmful sexual behaviour can be found by on the Child Abuse Page

National Association for People Abused in Childhood - NAPAC
Providing confidential help and support with recovery, no matter when the abuse took place.
Helpline: 0808 801 0331 (lines open Monday - Thursday 10am - 9pm, Friday 10am - 6pm)
Email: support@napac.org.uk

First transmission 31 May 2023

Undercover Sexual Harassment - The Truth : Statistics and Sources

1 in 4 women* (24%) surveyed have been followed on a night out
1 in 10 women* surveyed have had their drink spiked on a night out
All UK females who consent to the survey (1069)
** All UK females who consent to the survey and consent to answer personal experience with sexual assault (1017)
Editor's note:
All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 2076 adults, of which 1,118 women consented to taking the survey. Fieldwork was undertaken between 18th - 20th November 2022. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all UK adults (aged 18+).
71% of women in the UK surveyed have experienced some form of sexual harassment in a public space
(UN Women UK/YouGov, March 2021)

First transmission 12 December 2022

Super Surgeons: A Chance At Life

Below is support information for Super Surgeons: A Chance at Life:

Macmillan Cancer Support
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, Macmillan offer support. This includes help paying bills, information about different cancer types and treatment.
Additional information about secondary cancer
Helpline: 0808 808 0000 (lines open every day 8am - 8pm)

Further support advice for Cancer, Bereavement and End of Life Care can be found via the Main Support Menu.

First transmission 18 July 2022

Davina McCall: Sex, Mind And The Menopause

Below is a collection of organisations offering support information for Davina McCall: Sex, Mind & The Menopause.

Samaritans
If you’re feeling emotionally distressed and need someone to talk to, you can phone at any time of day or night.
Helpline: 116 123 (lines open 24 hours, free and does not appear on telephone billing)
Email: jo@samaritans.org

The Menopause Charity
Information and advice on the menopause.

Balance Menopause
Inclusive support for the menopause, accessible to all women, and trans and non-binary people.

Women’s Health Concern
The patient section of the British Menopause Society providing advice, information and reassurance.

Menopause - NHS
Information on the symptoms and possible treatments.

Trekstock
Supporting young adults with cancer

First transmission 2nd May 2022

Leaving Neverland: Michael Jackson and Me

Support for Suicidal Feelings, Depression, Child Abuse, Mental Health and Alcohol can be found via the Main Support Menu

First TX: March 2019

Organisations who have featured in or worked on programmes

APDO UK

The website of The Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers (UK) contains a searchable list of members working across the UK.

Autistica

Working in partnership with other organisations Autistica is a charity that funds and campaigns for research into autism.

Coalition Against Stalkerware

Information on stalkerware, how to detect it and steps you can take to prevent or remove it.

Dementia Care Matters

Dementia Care Matters provide consultancy, learning development, training resources and practice based research.

Dope Black Dads

Dope Black Dads is a digital safe space for fathers who wish to discuss their experiences of being black, a parent and masculinity in the modern world.

Emergency Helicopter Medics -

Air Ambulances UK, Great North Air Ambulance, The Air Ambulance Service, East Anglian Air Ambulance, Thames Valley Air Ambulance , Essex and Herts Air Ambulance

Film and TV Charity

Supporting anyone who works in film, TV or cinema.
Helpline: 0800 054 00 00

Merseyside Society for Deaf People (MSDP)

Advancing equality for people with hearing loss across Merseyside. Providing specialist services in a range of communication methods for people who are D/Deaf, Deaf-blind or hard of hearing.

Molly Rose Foundation

Molly Rose Foundation was set up after the tragic loss of 14-year-old Molly Russell, who died after being bombarded with online content that normalised depression, self-harm and suicide. Acting at the intersect of online safety, suicide prevention and mental health.