INFORMING BRITAIN - ADVICE - INFORMING BRITAIN by @AndyGibsonTV

EASTENDERS: STUART HIGHWAY - BREAST CANCER

7/12/2021

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: [email protected]

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

EASTENDERS: ISAAC BAPTISTE - SCHIZOPHRENIA

23/7/2021

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

EASTENDERS: MILA MARWA - FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION

23/7/2021

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.
The practice has no health benefits for girls and women.
FGM can cause severe bleeding and problems urinating, and later cysts, infections, as well as complications in childbirth and increased risk of newborn deaths.
More than 200 million girls and women alive today have been cut in 30 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where FGM is concentrated.
FGM is mostly carried out on young girls between infancy and age 15.
FGM is a violation of the human rights of girls and women.
The practice is mostly carried out by traditional circumcisers, who often play other central roles in communities, such as attending childbirths.
FGM is recognised internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women.
It reflects deep-rooted inequality between the sexes, and constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women.
It is nearly always carried out on minors and is a violation of the rights of children.
The practice also violates a person's rights to health, security and physical integrity, the right to be free from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, and the right to life when the procedure results in death.

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION:

World Health Organization works worldwide to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable.
World Health Organization's goal is to ensure that a billion more people have universal health coverage, to protect a billion more people from health emergencies, and provide a further billion people with better health and well-being.
For universal health coverage, the World Health Organization focus on primary health care to improve access to quality essential services, work towards sustainable financing and financial protection, improve access to essential medicines and health products, train the health workforce and advise on labour policies, support people's participation in national health policies
improve monitoring, data and information.

PLEASE VISIT: WHO.INT

END FGM EUROPEAN NETWORK:

The End FGM European Network (End FGM EU) is an umbrella network of 32 European organisations based in 15 European countries operating to sustain European action to ending Female Genital Mutilation by connecting grassroot communities with non-government organisations.
The End FGM European Network strives to build bridges and cooperation's with all relevant actors in the field of FGM both in Europe and globally.
Platforming community voices to influence European governments and policy makers to work towards the elimination of FGM.
End FGM EU operates as a meeting ground for communities, NGOs, CSOs and EU level stakeholders to engage, interact and cooperate with one another by sharing experiences and exchanging knowledge.
Through these exchanges, the Network pinpoints key areas in need of attention and address that can further develop the efforts to end FGM whilst securing opportunities for members' to best support them in their work.

PLEASE VISIT: EndFGM.EU

EastEnders: Ben Mitchell - Deafness

24/2/2020

Deafness means complete loss of the ability to hear from one or both ears; this is profound hearing impairment, 81 dB or greater hearing threshold, averaged at frequencies 0.5, 1, 2, 4 kHz.
Hearing loss can be temporary or permanent.
It often comes on gradually as you get older, but it can sometimes happen suddenly.
Hearing loss can have many different causes.

HEARING LINK:

Hearing Link is a UK-wide charity, active in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for people with any level of hearing loss, their families and friends.
Hearing Link UK understand that hearing loss affects far more than your ears.
The consequences can impact on every part of your life: relationships, work, daily routines, confidence and self-esteem, every hour of the day.
Through shared experiences, advice and personal support from people who have been through similar experiences, Hearing Link can help you, and your family and friends, adjust to the practical and emotional challenges of living with hearing loss.

PLEASE VISIT: HearingLink.org
EMAIL: [email protected]

ACTION ON HEARING LOSS:

As the largest charity for people with hearing loss in the UK, Action On Hearing Loss understand how hearing loss can affect everything in your life from your relationships, to your education and your job prospects.
Action On Hearing Loss are there to support and help you, so you can take back control and live the life you choose
From day-to-day-care, to practical information, to campaigning for a fairer world for people with hearing loss, and funding research to find a cure, Action On Hearing Loss take action on hearing loss.

PLEASE VISIT: ActionHearingLoss.org.uk

EastEnders: Ruby Allen - Rape

24/9/2019

Rape is a type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual penetration carried out against a person without that person's consent.
The act may be carried out by physical force, coercion, abuse of authority, or against a person who is incapable of giving valid consent, such as one who is unconscious, incapacitated, has an intellectual disability or is below the legal age of consent.
The term rape is sometimes used interchangeably with the term sexual assault.

RAPE CRISIS SCOTLAND:

Rape Crisis Scotland (RCS) is the national office for the rape crisis movement in Scotland.
Rape Crisis Scotland support the work of local centres and develop new centres in areas where there are no or few specialist services.
Rape Crisis Scotland also work with other agencies such as the police, Crown Office and health services providing training and consultancy to improve the response to those who are affected by and who perpetrate sexual violence.
Through their campaigns, briefings and publications they raise awareness of sexual violence, challenge attitudes and press for legal change.
The Rape Crisis Scotland National Helpline provides crisis support for anyone in Scotland affected by sexual violence at any time in their lives.
Rape Crisis Scotland is governed by a Board Of Directors which includes representation from local rape crisis centres, thus ensuring that the strategic direction of the organisation is directly influenced by the needs and views of our member centres across Scotland.

PLEASE VISIT: RapeCrisisScotland.org.uk
HELPLINE: 0808 801 0302

RAPE CRISIS:

Rape Crisis England & Wales (RCEW) are a feminist organisation that supports the work of Rape Crisis Centres across England and Wales.
RCEW also raise awareness and understanding of sexual violence and abuse in all its forms.
RCEW are the national umbrella body for our network of autonomous member Rape Crisis Centres across England and Wales.
RCEW exist to improve services and promote the needs and rights of women and girls who have experienced sexual abuse, rape and all forms of sexual violence.
RCEW also work towards the elimination of sexual violence and abuse, raising awareness in the wider community and with government.

PLEASE VISIT: RapeCrisis.org.uk

EastEnders: Rebecca Fowler - Suicidal Depression

24/9/2019

Suicidal thoughts, or suicidal ideation, means thinking about or planning suicide.
Thoughts can range from a detailed plan to a swithering consideration.
Suicidal thoughts are common, and many people experience them when they are undergoing stress or experiencing depression.
In most cases, these are temporary and can be treated, but in some cases, they place the individual at risk for attempting or completing suicide.
Most people who experience suicidal ideation do not carry it through, although some may make suicide attempts.
Anyone who has suicidal thoughts should ask for help.
If a loved one is having these thoughts, measures should be taken to help and protect them.

SAMARITANS:

Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you.
The team at Samaritans are there 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Every six seconds, Samaritans respond to a call for help.
No judgement.
No pressure.
Samaritans are there for anyone who needs someone
Being a Samaritan means being there for people who need someone to listen. In 2018 over 20,000 people volunteered their time with the charity.

PLEASE VISIT: Samaritans.org
FREEPHONE: 116123
EMAIL: [email protected]

SUPPORT LINE:

SupportLine provides a confidential telephone 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.
SupportLine is open to any individual of any age.
Calls are received from children, young adults and adults.
SupportLine is able to take calls on a wide range of issues including relationships, child abuse, anger, bullying, eating disorders, exam stress, self harm, domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, disability, mental health, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, addictions, debt, phobias, conflict, sexuality, health concerns, homelessness, racial harassment, loneliness.

PLEASE VISIT: SupportLine.org.uk
EMAIL: [email protected]
HELPLINE: 01708 765 200

EastEnders: Hayley Slater - Foetal Alcohol Syndrome

19/9/2019

If a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy, she risks damaging her baby.
Sometimes this can result in mental and physical problems in the baby, called Foetal Alcohol Syndrome.
This can occur because alcohol in the mother's blood passes to her baby through the placenta.
The baby can't process alcohol as well as the mother can, which means it can damage cells in their brain, spinal cord and other parts of their body, and disrupt their development in the womb.
This can result in the loss of the pregnancy.
Babies that survive may be left with the lifelong problems described below.
Foetal Alcohol Syndrome is a type of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), the name for all the various problems that can affect children if their mother drinks alcohol in pregnancy.

NATIONAL ORGANISATION FOR FOETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME UK:

The National Organisation For Foetal Alcohol Syndrome UK Helpline responds to enquiries from parents, family members, carers and others needing advice or referrals for children with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder disabilities.
The Helpline also receives calls from pregnant women, midwives and medical professionals.
The National Organisation For Foetal Alcohol Syndrome UK organises events focused on wellbeing for families and carers of children with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder.
People with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder and families share experience and advice. Parents gain mutual support from one another. Specialist speakers are invited to selected meetings.
The National Organisation For Foetal Alcohol Syndrome UK provides resources that help support those with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder at home and in school.
The National Organisation For Foetal Alcohol Syndrome UK make these available as widely as possible.

Please visit: NOFAS-UK.org
HELPLINE: 020 8458 5951
EMAIL: [email protected]

EastEnders: Hayley Slater - Self Harm

19/9/2019

Self-harm is when somebody intentionally damages or injures their body.
It is usually a way of coping with or expressing overwhelming emotional distress.
Sometimes, when people self-harm, they feel on some level that they intend to die.
More than half of people who die by suicide have a history of self-harm.
But, the intention is more often to punish themselves, express their distress, or relieve unbearable tension.
Sometimes it is a mixture of all three elements.
Self-harm can also be a cry for help.

SAMARITANS:

Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you.
The team at Samaritans are there 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Every six seconds in the United Kingdom alone, Samaritans respond to a call for help.
No judgement.
No pressure.
Samaritans are there for anyone who needs someone.
Being a Samaritan means being there for people who need someone to listen.
In 2018 over 20,000 people volunteered their time with the charity.

PLEASE VISIT: Samaritans.org
FREEPHONE: 116123
EMAIL: [email protected]

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably):

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the United Kingdom.
Anyone can hit crisis point.
CALM run a free and confidential helpline and webchat – 7 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone who needs to talk about life’s problems.
The Campaign Against Living Miserably support those bereaved by suicide, through the Support After Suicide Partnership (SASP).
Together CALM men and women who can be family members, work colleagues, neighbours, acquaintances and everyone in between.
CALM spreads their message and facilitate supportive spaces in workplaces, universities, pubs, clubs and prisons across Great Britain - so that people feel empowered to share their experiences and get the help they need before they reach the point of crisis.

PLEASE VISIT: TheCALMZone.net
TWITTER: @TheCALMZone
FACEBOOK: The CALMZone
FREEPHONE: 0800 58 58 58
(Lines open daily 17:00 - 00:00)
WEBCHAT: TheCALMZone.net/WebChat
(Support available daily 17:00 - 00:00)

HARMLESS:

Harmless was established at the beginning of October 2007 to respond to the needs of people who do or are at risk of self-harm and suicide.
Harmless are a national voluntary organisation for people who self harm, their friends, families and professionals.
Harmless has 3 Directors and a broad range of staff members.
Harmless also has an advisory group, comprised of people who have personal and professional experience of self harm.
The advisory group is consulted about developments with Harmless, and help us to develop a service that is responsive to what people need.
Harmless' key belief is in giving you a voice!
Harmless aim to have a fair representation of individuals from all backgrounds on the advisory group.

PLEASE VISIT: Harmless.org.uk
EMAIL: [email protected]

EastEnders: Rainie Branning - Painkiller Addiction

17/9/2019

This is for support pages in Great Britain.

Prescription drug abuse is the use of a prescription medication in a way not intended by the prescribing doctor.
Prescription drug abuse or problematic use includes everything from taking a friend's prescription painkiller for your backache to snorting or injecting ground-up pills to get high.
Drug abuse may become ongoing and compulsive, despite the negative consequences.

THE MANOR CLINIC:

Located in Southampton, The Manor Clinic is a world class 14-bed addiction treatment centre that provides state-of-the-art care to people who desire to break free from the confines of addiction, chemical dependency, and co-occurring mental health concerns.
The Manor Clinic features three unique programmes so as to meet the varying treatment needs of their patients.
When engaged in one of these programmes, their staff will work closely with patients to customise treatment plans that are aimed to garner the most favourable treatment outcomes.

PLEASE VISIT: TheManorClinic.com
HELPLINE: 023 8098 1201

FRANK:

FRANK provides honest and completely factual information about all sorts of drugs.
The FRANK service is free, and operated by fully-trained advisers.
In particular, FRANK aims to give young people the skills and confidence needed to reject drugs and offer parents the information they need to bring up the topic with their children.
Advice can be accessed through the FRANK helpline, the FRANK website email and text message.
The FRANK service is a key lever to deliver the 2010 government drug strategy.
The service specifically addresses the objective to reduce demand, by preventing people from taking drugs in the first place.
The strategy highlights that young people in particular need quality drug education to provide thorough knowledge of the effects and harms, and to give them skills and confidence to reject drugs.

PLEASE VISIT: TalkToFrank.com
HELPLINE: 0300 123 6 600
TEXT: 82111
EMAIL: [email protected]

EastEnders: Oliver Carter - Autism

16/9/2019

These are for support pages based in Great Britain.

Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.

SCOTTISH AUTISM:

Scottish Autism is an organisation dedicated to enabling autistic people to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.
Established in 1968 by a group of parents, Scottish Autism are now the largest provider of autism-specific services in Scotland and a leading authority and advocate for good autism practice.
Scottish Autism exist to help those diagnosed with autism to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives and be recognised as valued members of the community they live in.
Scottish Autism also seek to share our knowledge and expertise with parents, carers and other professionals in order to support the development of skills and strategies needed to provide the best care and support for autistic people.
Building partnerships locally, nationally and internally provides Scottish Autism with the exciting opportunity to learn and share our knowledge of good autism practice with other countries. Scottish Autism's Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Charlene Tait, is on the Council of Administration for Autism-Europe. This is an association gathering almost 90 national and regional organisations advocating for the rights of autistic people from 30 European countries.

Please visit: ScottishAutism.org
HELPLINE: 01259 720044
EMAIL: [email protected]

CHILD AUTISM UK:

Child Autism UK is an autism charity based in Ascot, Berkshire, Britain which provides information and support for parents of children with autism.
The organisation was known as Peach – Parents for the Early Intervention of Autism in Children from foundation to its rebrand as Child Autism UK in 2015. The rebrand reflects more closely the role of the organisation providing advice and services to families of children with autism.
One of the main services that Child Autism UK offers is a helpline for parents. Many parents find it difficult to get answers to their questions when their children have problems; they do not know where to turn. Child Autism UK provides information packs and importantly puts parents in contact with other parents who have been through the same processes and now have a positive outlook.
When parents first get a diagnosis or feel their child has difficulties they often feel bereft, mourning the child they thought they had.
Child Autism UK shows them that significant progress can be made, and helps them move forward.

Please visit: ChildAutism.org.uk
HELPLINE: 01344 88 22 48

NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY:

Founded in 1962, National Autistic Society are the United Kingdom’s leading charity for autistic people and their families.
National Autistic Society's goal is to help transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.
All our work is guided by our vision, mission and values, which have been developed alongside autistic people and family members.
National Autistic Society's aim is to transform lives by providing support, information and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the United Kingdom, as well as their three million family members and carers.
Also, National Autistic Society's goal is to change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and helping businesses, local authorities and government to provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws.

Please visit: Autism.org.uk
EMAIL: [email protected]
HELPLINE: 0808 800 4104