Independent Help and Advice
There are a number of independent organisations that are available to offer you help and support during times of difficulty. We have listed some of those here:
Business Debt Line
www.businessdebtline.org
Business debt line provides free and impartial debt advice to small businesses and people who are self-employed.
Citizens Advice
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Citizens Advice provides free, confidential and independent advice to help people overcome their problems with advice given on problems including claiming benefits and employment rights.
The Farming Community Network
help@fcn.org.uk / 0300 111 999 / www.fcn.org.uk
A confidential national helpline linking farmers with local volunteers offering free confidential pastoral and practical support in England and Wales.
RABI
www.RABI.org.uk / 0808 2819 490
A welfare charity offering advice and a listening ear, long or short term financial support to farming people in hardship of all ages.
RSABI
www.rsabi.org.uk / 0300 111 4166
Sister charity to RABI covering Scotland offering a slightly broader range of help and support services.
The DPJ Foundation
www.thedpjfoundation.co.uk / 0800 587 4262
Supporting those in the agricultural sector with poor mental health across Wales.
Samaritans
www.samaritans.org
The Samaritans offer a safe place for people to talk any time they like, in their own way – about whatever’s going on – no judgement just listening.
Money Advice Service
www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en / 0800 138 7777
This service is set up by the government which offers free and impartial advice on all aspects of money management including budgeting, debt and borrowing, mortgages, and benefits.
NHS Live Well
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well
Advice, tips and tools to help you make the best choices for your health and wellbeing.
Power of Attorney
www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney
Provides information on how to make and register Power of Attorney.