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<![CDATA[INFORMING BRITAIN by @AndyGibsonTV - ADVICE]]>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:18:17 +0000Weebly<![CDATA[INFORMING BRITAIN ADVICE AND SUPPORT: CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE]]>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:08:33 GMThttps://www.informingbritain.com/advice/informing-britain-advice-section-support-pageshelplines-in-united-kingdom-for-anybody-affected-by-all-types-of-child-sexual-abuse

The definition of Child Sexual Abuse according to Wikipedia:

Child Sexual Abuse (CSA), also called Child Molestation, is a form of Child Abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation.
Forms of Child Sexual Abuse include engaging in sexual activities with a child (whether by asking or pressuring, or by other means), indecent exposure, child grooming, and child sexual exploitation, such as using a child to produce child pornography.

SUPPORTLINE:

SupportLine provides a confidential helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue.
The Helpline is primarily a preventative service and aims to support people before they reach the point of crisis.
It is particularly aimed at those who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at risk groups and victims of any form of abuse.
SupportLine are a member of the Helplines Association. SupportLine also provides support by email and post.
Support and information is provided by a telephone helpline, email and postal support.
Information and resources are also listed on their website.

PLEASE VISIT: SupportLine.org.uk
HELPLINE: 01708765200
EMAIL: INFO@SupportLine.org.uk

NSPCC:

The National Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Children (NSPCC) are a British Child Protection Charity founded as the Liverpool Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (LSPCC) by Thomas Agnew on 19 April 1883.
The NSPCC lobbies the government on issues relating to child welfare, and creates child abuse public awareness campaigns.
Since the 1980s, the charity has had statutory powers allowing it to apply for help on behalf of children at risk.
NSPCC are the UK's leading children’s charity. We’ve been looking out for children for over 140 years.

PLEASE VISIT: NSPCC.ORG.UK
HELPLINE: 08088005000

CHILDLINE:

ChildLine are here for you, whatever's on your mind.
ChildLine are a British counselling service for children and young people aged up to 18 in the United Kingdom provided by The National Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty to Children.
They deal with any issues which cause distress or concern; some of the most common issues include child abuse, bullying, mental illness, parental separation and or divorce, teenage pregnancy, substance misuse, neglect, and psychological abuse.

PLEASE VISIT: ChildLine.org.uk
HELPLINE: 08001111

VICTIM SUPPORT SCOTLAND:

Victim Support Scotland are the leading charity dedicated to helping people affected by crime across Scotland.
Victim Support Scotland support victims of crime, witnesses and their family members, regardless of who they are and their circumstances.
Victim Support Scotland's service is independent, free, non-judgemental and confidential.
Victim Support Scotland offer bespoke support, personalised to the needs of each individual.
Victim Support Scotland provides information, practical help, emotional support and guidance through the criminal justice system.
Victim Support Scotland offer specialist services to support people who face specific crimes including murder, terrorism, rape and sexual assault, domestic violence and hate crime.
Victim Support Scotland empower people to cope with the aftermath of a crime and find the strength to move forward with their lives.

PLEASE VISIT: VictimSupport.Scot
HELPLINE: 08001601985

VICTIM SUPPORT (ENGLAND/WALES):

Victim Support is an independent charity.
Victim Support are dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales, and they put them at the heart of their organisation.
Victim Support's support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support provide specialist services to help people manage after crime and to empower them to ensure their voices are heard individually and collectively at a local and national level.
Victim Support's services help people affected by all types of crime and we provide free confidential support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for people affected by crime and traumatic events — regardless of whether they have reported the crime to the police or when it occurred.

PLEASE VISIT: VictimSupport.org.uk
HELPLINE: 08081689111

]]><![CDATA[CASUALTY: SKY FITCH - ECTOPIC PREGNANCY]]>Sat, 27 Jul 2024 19:52:04 GMThttps://www.informingbritain.com/advice/casualty-sky-fitch-ectopic-pregnancy

An Ectopic Pregnancy is when a fertilised egg implants itself outside of the womb, usually in one of the fallopian tubes.
The fallopian tubes are the tubes connecting the ovaries to the womb.
If an egg gets stuck in them, it won't develop into a baby and your health may be at risk if the pregnancy continues.
Unfortunately, it's not possible to save the pregnancy.
It usually has to be removed using medicine or an operation.
In the United Kingdom, around 1 in every 90 pregnancies are ectopic.
This is around 11,000 pregnancies a year.

THE ECTOPIC PREGNANCY TRUST:

The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust focuses on early pregnancy loss through Ectopic Pregnancy.
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust are the leading charity focusing on ectopic pregnancy in providing such extensive general information and peer support for anyone experiencing the condition.
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust aims to provide information and support to all persons affected by Ectopic Pregnancy and other early pregnancy complications and the healthcare professionals who care for them.
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust aims to advance education and to promote awareness of Ectopic Pregnancy and other early pregnancy complications among the medical profession and wider public.
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust to support research into Ectopic Pregnancy and other early pregnancy conditions.

PLEASE VISIT: ECTOPIC.ORG.UK

ECTOPIC PREGNANCY FOUNDATION:

Ectopic Pregnancy Foundation – a charity launched in Britain during 2004.
Ectopic Pregnancy Foundation was launched to raise awareness for one of the biggest causes of maternal mortality in the United Kingdom.
Together, Ectopic Pregnancy Foundation and can reduce the morbidity and maternal mortality caused by this common condition.

PLEASE VISIT: EctopicPregnancy.co.uk
24 HOUR PATIENT HELPLINE: 08450704636
EMAIL: HELLO.EPF@GMAIL.COM

]]><![CDATA[CORONATION STREET: PAUL FOREMAN - MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE]]>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:05:17 GMThttps://www.informingbritain.com/advice/coronation-street-paul-foreman-motor-neurone-disease

Motor Neurone Disease is a rare condition affecting the brain and nerves.
It eventually leads to death, but some people live with it for many years.
Symptoms of Motor Neurone Disease include muscle weakness, twitches, slurred speech and difficulty swallowing.

MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION:

Motor Neurone Disease Association are there to help everyone living with and affected by Motor Neurone Disease.
Whether you want to speak to Motor Neurone Disease Association over the phone, connect with others affected by Motor Neurone Disease or find local support, Motor Neurone Disease Association can help in many ways.
Motor Neurone Disease Association is a charity focused on improving access to care, research and campaigning for people affected by Motor Neurone Disease.

PLEASE VISIT: MNDAssociation.org
TELEPHONE: 01604250505 / 08088026262
EMAIL: Enquiries@MNDAssociation.org / MNDConnect@MNDAssociation.org

BRAIN RESEARCH UK:

Brain Research UK are The United Kingdom's leading dedicated funder of Neurological Research.
Brain Research UK fund the best science to achieve the greatest impact for people affected by Neurological Conditions, to help them live better, longer.
Research has given Brain Research UK a greater understanding of Motor Neurone Disease.
Brain Research UK's strategy aims to achieve a greater impact on those living with a Neurological Condition through research.

PLEASE VISIT: BrainResearchUK.org.uk
EMAIL: Info@BrainResearchUK.org.uk

]]><![CDATA[EMMERDALE: PRIYA KOTECHA - SKIN BURN SCARRING]]>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 19:06:24 GMThttps://www.informingbritain.com/advice/emmerdale-priya-kotecha-skin-burn-scarring

Burn scars are the result of an accident from a fire or hot surface.
In appearance, they can be: depressed, raised, shiny, smooth or rough.
Darker than the natural skin pigmentation or completely void of colour.
Different colors as they heal, with reddish or bluish pigmentation.
Burn scars occur when burns damage the skin.
For burns that only affect the outer layers of the skin, the scar tissue fades over time.
When the deeper layers of the skin are damaged, it causes more permanent scarring that can have a thick, leathery, or irregular appearance.

ADULT BURN SUPPORT UK:

Adult Burn Support UK's intention is to provide a platform for those affected by burn injury to share their story and give and receive mutual support in real-time in a safe and compassionate private group environment.
Adult Burn Support UK's forum is free and provides a safe place for adult burn survivors to connect and support each other by discussing and sharing their personal experiences of burns related issues.
Adult Burn Support UK are a network of groups designed to make people's roads to recovery more comfortable.
Adult Burn Support UK have bases in Scotland, Northern Ireland, England & Wales.

PLEASE VISIT: AdultBurnSupportUK.org
EMAIL: INFO@AdultBurnSupportUK.org

]]><![CDATA[EMMERDALE: OLIVIA FLAHERTY - ALCOHOL MISUSE]]>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 19:30:41 GMThttps://www.informingbritain.com/advice/emmerdale-olivia-flaherty-alcohol-misuse

Alcohol misuse is when you drink in a way that's harmful, or when you're dependent on alcohol.
To keep health risks from alcohol to a low level, both men and women are advised not to regularly drink more than 14 units a week.
People who binge drink (drink heavily over a short period of time) are more likely to behave recklessly and are at greater risk of being in an accident.
Alcoholism, now known as alcohol use disorder, is a condition in which a person has a desire or physical need to consume alcohol, even though it has a negative impact on their life.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:

Alcoholics Anonymous are a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Alcoholics Anonymous are concerned solely with the personal recovery and continued sobriety of individual alcoholics who turn to the fellowship for help.
Alcoholics Anonymous does not engage in the fields of alcoholism research, medical or psychiatric treatment, education, or advocacy in any form, although members may participate in such activities as individuals.
The Fellowship has adopted a policy of "cooperation but not affiliation" with other organisations concerned with the problem of alcoholism.
Traditionally, Alcoholics Anonymous does not accept or seek financial support from outside sources, and members preserve personal anonymity in print and broadcast media and otherwise at the public level.
Alcoholics Anonymous experience has always been made available freely to all who sought it - business people, spiritual leaders, civic groups, law enforcement officers, health and welfare personnel, educators, representatives of military establishments, institutional authorities, representatives of organised labour, and many others.
But Alcoholics Anonymous never endorses, supports, becomes affiliated with, or expresses an opinion on the programs of others in the field of alcoholism, since such actions would be beyond the scope of the Fellowship's primary purpose.

PLEASE VISIT: Alcoholics-Anonymous.org.uk
EMAIL: Help@AAMail.org
HELPLINE: 0800 9177 650

THE DRINKAWARE TRUST:

The Drinkaware Trust are an independent United Kingdom-wide alcohol education charity, funded largely by voluntary and unrestricted donations from UK alcohol producers, retailers and supermarkets.
The Drinkaware Trust are governed independently and works in partnership with others to help reduce alcohol-related harm by helping people make better choices about their drinking.
The Drinkaware Trust are there to reduce alcohol-related harm by helping people make better choices about their drinking.
The Drinkaware Trust are driven to make a difference, led by the evidence, resourceful and work positively with others.

PLEASE VISIT: DrinkAware.co.uk
HELPLINE: 03001231110
EMAIL: Contact@DrinkAware.co.uk

]]><![CDATA[EASTENDERS: VARIOUS - RACISM & RACIST HATE CRIME]]>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 20:51:32 GMThttps://www.informingbritain.com/advice/eastenders-various-racism-racist-hate-crime

Racism is the belief that groups of humans possess different behavioural traits corresponding to inherited attributes and can be divided based on the superiority of one race over another.
It may also mean prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against other people because they are of a different race or ethnicity.
Modern variants of racism are often based in social perceptions of biological differences between peoples.
These views can take the form of social actions, practices or beliefs, or political systems in which different races are ranked as inherently superior or inferior to each other, based on presumed shared inheritable traits, abilities, or qualities.

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION:

The Equality and Human Rights Commission are Great Britain’s national equality body and has been awarded an 'A' status as a National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) by the United Nations.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission's job is to help make Great Britain fairer.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission do this by safeguarding and enforcing the laws that protect people;s rights to fairness, dignity and respect.
As a statutory non-departmental public body established by the Equality Act 2006, The Equality and Human Rights Commission operates independently.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission aim to be an expert and authoritative organisation that is a centre of excellence for evidence, analysis and equality and human rights law.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission also aspire to be an essential point of contact for policy makers, public bodies and business.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission use their unique powers to challenge discrimination, promote equality of opportunity and protect human rights.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission work with other organisations and individuals to achieve our aims, but are ready to take tough action against those who abuse the rights of others.

PLEASE VISIT: EqualityHumanRights.com
HELPLINE: 08088000082

THE MONITORING GROUP:

The Monitoring Group are one of the oldest anti-racist grassroots groups in Great Britain.
Over the past 40 years The Monitoring Group have helped thousands of people through casework, campaigns, and research.
The Monitoring Group are the leading exponent of family-led empowerment and justice campaigns in the United Kingdom.
Over the past 25 years The Monitoring Group have many led campaigns to help families including those of Kuldip Singh Sekon, Ricky Reel, Micheal Menson, Stephen Lawrence, Zahid Mubarek and Victoria Climbie.
Some of these cases led to Public Judicial Inquiries and consequent changes in legislation, social policies and practices.
Since the London Bombings The Monitoring Group have worked with victim families of the carnage as well as Black Minority and Ethnic and Muslim groups and individuals affected by indiscriminate state-led policies in London, Midlands, and places near Inverness area.
The Monitoring Group work to empower victims of racism. Racism is traumatic and impacts upon a persons sense of self and their agency.
The Monitoring Group work begins with an acknowledgement of the victims experience, that victims have rights, and that agency of the victim should be at the heart of the process of social justice.
The Monitoring Group are committed to challenging racism and institutional discrimination in all areas.
The Monitoring Group will develop a strategic response to ensure we tackle racism.
The Monitoring Group will also, where appropriate, develop campaigns both to build a collective experience which can be heard by policymakers, parliamentarians and the wider public.
The Monitoring Group's way of working is collaborative.
The Monitoring Group ensure they work together to resolve your concerns in way which you detemine.
The Monitoring Group work will ensure their services have a culture of respect, and reflect the diversity of their local community.

PLEASE VISIT: TheMonitoringGroup.com
EMAIL: OFFICE@TMG-UK.ORG
TELEPHONE: 02075827438

CITIZENS ADVICE:

Citizens Advice can all face problems that seem complicated or intimidating.
At Citizens Advice, they believe no one should have to face these problems without good quality, independent advice.
That's why Citizens Advice are there to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
Our network of independent charities offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.
When Citizens Advice say they are for everyone, they mean it.
People rely on Citizens Advice because they are independent and totally impartial.

PLEASE VISIT: CitizensAdvice.org.uk

STOP HATE UK:

Stop Hate UK is a leading anti-hate and discrimination organisation for corporate, statutory and community sectors.
Today, Stop Hate UK operate the United Kingdom's only free dedicated 24-hour anti-Hate Crime reporting service for all monitored strands of a person's identity or perceived identity.
Stop Hate UK was originally established in direct response to the murder of Stephen Lawrence.
Stop Hate UK work to combat prejudice and hate.
Stop Hate UK supports those affected bv prejudice and hate crime.
Stop Hate UK educates people towards a hate-free society.

PLEASE VISIT: StopHateUK.org
TELEPHONE: 01132935100
EMAIL: INFO@StopHateUK.org

]]><![CDATA[EASTENDERS: STUART HIGHWAY - BREAST CANCER]]>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 19:52:30 GMThttps://www.informingbritain.com/advice/eastenders-stuart-highway-breast-cancer

Male breast cancer is a rare cancer that forms in the breast tissue of men.
Though breast cancer is most commonly thought of as a disease that affects women, breast cancer does occur in men.
Male breast cancer is most common in older men, though it can occur at any age.
Men diagnosed with male breast cancer at an early stage have a good chance for a cure.
Treatment typically involves surgery to remove the breast tissue.
Other treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, may be recommended based on your particular situation.

AGAINST BREAST CANCER:

Against Breast Cancer starts from humble beginnings and is of the personal crusade of Dr. Anthony Leathem, and his wife Patricia, in their joint quest for a future free of breast cancer.
Today, Against Breast Cancer funds pioneering research into new treatments, tools for earlier diagnosis and advice to reduce the risk of recurrence and secondary spread.
Working with expert scientists Against Breast Cancer want to increase the survival rates of all breast cancer patients and ultimately, discover a vaccine against breast cancer.

PLEASE VISIT: AgainstBreastCancer.org.uk
EMAIL: INFO@AgainstBreastCancer.org.uk

BREAST CANCER NOW:

Breast Cancer Now are the charity that is steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care.
Breast Cancer Now are there for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.
By funding almost 360 of the brightest minds in breast cancer research, Breast Cancer Now are discovering how they can prevent, save lives and live well with breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Now will always be there for anyone affected by breast cancer.
From Breast Cancer Now's Moving Forward courses, Living With Secondary Breast Cancer groups, Helpline and more, Breast Cancer Now are that trusted friend you can turn to for support when you need it most.
Breast Cancer Now are determined to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.
Breast Cancer Now are working side-by-side with medical facilities, and their patients, to improve breast cancer services.

PLEASE VISIT: BreastCancerNow.org
HELPLINE: 08088006000

]]><![CDATA[EMMERDALE: APRIL WINDSOR - CYBER BULLYING]]>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:01:20 GMThttps://www.informingbritain.com/advice/emmerdale-april-windsor-cyber-bullying

Cyberbullying is any form of bullying which takes place online or through smartphones and tablets.
Cyberbullying is the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.

FAMILY LIVES / BULLYING UK:

Bullying UK is a subsidiary of Family Lives.
Family Lives was formed over forty years ago by volunteers, with the aim of ensuring that all parents had somewhere to turn before they reached crisis point.
Family Lives/Bullying UK know that the right support at the right time makes all the difference.
Family Lives/Bullying UK provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families who are struggling.
The issues Family Lives/Bullying UK support families with include family breakdown, challenging relationships and behaviour, debt, and emotional and mental wellbeing.
Family Lives/Bullying UK know the difference being able to access appropriate, timely support can make to families in crisis, knowing there is someone at the end of the phone who will listen to them.
Family Lives/Bullying UK know the longer term impact of early intervention with families, such as through the ParentChild+ programme, which supports the home-learning environment, and our family befriending programmes.
The expertise of Family Lives/Bullying UK's staff and volunteers is at the heart of everything they do, and they work together with them to support families through their range of services.

PLEASE VISIT: FamilyLives.org.uk
PLEASE VISIT: Bullying.co.uk
HELPLINE: 0808 800 2222
EMAIL: AskUs@FamilyLives.org.uk
ONLINE CHAT: FamilyLives.org.uk/how-we-can-help/online-chat

NSPCC:

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) are the United Kingdom's leading children’s charity.
NSPCC have been looking out for children for over 130 years.
NSPCC provide therapeutic services to help children move on from abuse, as well as supporting parents and families in caring for their children.
NSPCC help professionals make the best decisions for children and young people, and support communities to help prevent abuse from happening in the first place.
Through NSPCC's Schools Service, they aim to protect children and provide you, and all schools across the United Kingdom, with the tools to do that.
Through working together, the NSPCC and the whole school community can have a tremendous impact in preventing abuse and keeping children and young people safe.
NSPCC provide services across Scotland to help give children and young people the support they need to thrive.
NSPCC have a service centre in Glasgow.
NSPCC are supporting families in Wales when they need them to help make sure children are given the best chance in life.
NSPCC have service centres in North and South Wales offering support to children, families and professionals.
NSPCC provide services across Northern Ireland to help give children and young people the support they need to thrive.
NSPCC have service centres in Belfast, Craigavon and Foyle.
NSPCC provide services across England to help give children and young people the support they need to thrive.
NSPCC have service centres in London, the South West, South East, Central and North of England.
NSPCC work with children, families and professionals.
NSPCC support parents and families in caring for their children and provide therapeutic assistance to help children move on from abuse.
NSPCC also provide help and support through the NSPCC helpline, ChildLine, and their work with schools.

PLEASE VISIT: NSPCC.ORG.UK
HELPLINE: 0808 800 5000
TELEPHONE: 020 7825 2505
EMAIL: HELP@NSPCC.ORG.UK

ANTI-BULLYING ALLIANCE:

The Anti-bullying Alliance are a unique coalition of organisations and individuals, working together to achieve a vision.
The Anti-bullying Alliance's vision is to stop bullying and create safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn.
The Anti-bullying Alliance welcome membership from any organisation or individual that supports this vision and support a free network of thousands of schools and colleges.
The Anti-bullying Alliance provide expertise in relation to all forms of bullying between children and young people.
The Anti-Bullying Alliance was established by the NSPCC and the National Children's Bureau in 2002.

PLEASE VISIT: Anti-BullyingAlliance.org.uk
TELEPHONE: 020 7843 6000

]]><![CDATA[CASUALTY: JACOB MASTERS - DOMESTIC ABUSE]]>Sat, 24 Jul 2021 21:07:00 GMThttps://www.informingbritain.com/advice/casualty-jacob-masters-domestic-abuse

Domestic Violence and Domestic Abuse - is not just about physical abuse - it also includes emotional and psychological, coercive control and isolating people.
Most men do not believe or feel they are a victim until sometime after they no longer have control of their life and have become isolated.
One survivor said they felt they were being ‘groomed’.
Remember though, victims are not to blame, they are not weak and they are are not alone.

MANKIND:

The ManKind Initiative is the principal, expert and specialist charity in the United Kingdom focussing on male victims of domestic abuse.
The charity collaborates and works in close partnership with other organisations and practitioners to support these victims, too.
ManKind were the first in Great Britain to support male victims.
ManKind's expertise derives from directly supporting male victims since 2001, their qualified professionals who manage the charity and their board which also consists of the United Kingdom's leading academics and survivors.
Our aim is to ensure all male victims of domestic abuse (and their children) are supported to enable them to escape from the situation they are in.
ManKind are gender inclusive in their view so they want all female victims (and their children) to escape, too.

PLEASE VISIT: ManKind.org.uk
TELEPHONE: 01823 334244
EMAIL: ADMIN@MANKIND.ORG.UK

AMIS:

AMIS is committed to improving the lives of people across Scotland.
AMIS have seven charitable objectives.
AMIS support men who are experiencing or who have experienced domestic abuse and also to offer advice to those concerned about the position of such men and their children.
AMIS work with any man over 16 concerned about domestic abuse, regardless of sexuality, transgender status or history, age, disability, religion, race, nationality or ethnic origin.
AMIS advance education by distributing educational information relating to; undertaking training and research and in raising public awareness of domestic abuse experienced by men and their children.
AMIS promote full recognition for male victims of domestic abuse and their affected children.
AMIS promote specialist services to help relieve the isolation, distress and hardship faced by male victims and enable men and their children to recover from domestic abuse.
AMIS advance the equality, safety, dignity, and health (both physical and mental) of male victims of domestic abuse.
AMIS promote early intervention and prevention of domestic abuse.

PLEASE VISIT: AbusedMenInScotland.org
HELPLINE: 03300 949 395
EMAIL: SUPPORT@AMIS.ORG.UK

]]><![CDATA[EASTENDERS: ISAAC BAPTISTE - SCHIZOPHRENIA]]>Fri, 23 Jul 2021 18:09:55 GMThttps://www.informingbritain.com/advice/eastenders-isaac-baptiste-schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental illness which affects the way you think.
The symptoms may affect how you cope with day to day life.
You could be diagnosed with schizophrenia if you experience some of the following symptoms; Hallucinations, delusions, disorganised thinking, lack of motivation, slow movement, change in sleep patterns, poor grooming or hygiene, changes in body language and emotions, less interest in social activities, low sex drive.
Schizophrenia is a common illness.
Approximately one in a hundred people will develop schizophrenia.
It can develop during young adulthood.
The early stage of the illness is called 'the prodromal phase'.
During this phase your sleep, emotions, motivation, communication and ability to think clearly may change.
If you become unwell this is called an 'acute episode'.
You may feel panic, anger or depression during an acute episode.
Your first acute episode can be a shocking experience because you are not expecting it or prepared for it.

SEE ME SCOTLAND:

See Me Scotland's vision is for a fair and inclusive Scotland, free from mental health stigma and discrimination.
See Me is Scotland's Programme to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination.
See Me Scotland are funded by Scottish Government and managed by SAMH and The Mental Health Foundation.
See Me Scotland are working towards achievement of The Scottish Government's commitment to create a Scotland where people can get the right help at the right time, expect recovery, and fully enjoy their rights, free from stigma and discrimination.
Tackling stigma and discrimination and addressing the barriers they create must be central to any action to improve mental health.
Doing so creates the best conditions for mental wellbeing, preventative action and early intervention, for personalised support, care and treatment and for recovery.

PLEASE VISIT: SeeMeScotland.org
TELEPHONE: 0141 530 1111

TIME TO CHANGE WALES:

The Time to Change Wales campaign is delivered by a partnership of two leading Welsh mental health charities.
Mind Cymru is Mind's force for change in Wales.
Informed in everything they do by people with direct experience of emotional distress they campaign vigorously to create a society that promotes good mental health and that challenges mental health stigma.
Hafal (meaning 'equal') is the principal organisation in Wales working with individuals recovering from serious mental illness and their families.
They are managed by the people they support - individuals with serious mental illness and their carers.

PLEASE VISIT: TimeToChangeWales.org.uk

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