Health and Wellbeing
Are you or someone you know going through a mental health crisis?
Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Crisis Helpline: 0808 196 4501
Samaritans: 166 123
Text 'Shout' to 85258
Papyrus (Under 35s): 0800 068 4141
NHS Low Income Scheme
The NHS Low Income Scheme will help cover the costs of things like:
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NHS prescription charges
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NHS dental treatment charges
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The cost of sight tests, glasses and contact lenses
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The cost of travelling to receive NHS treatment
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NHS wigs and fabric support
You can apply online if you do not have capital or savings over £6,000 and are:
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a pensioner
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earning a wage
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receiving state benefits
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living in a care home
Find Help
Contact your GP
If you are not registered with a GP or do not know who your GP is you can find it out here.
Anyone in England can register with a GP surgery to access NHS services. It's free to register.
You do not need proof of address or immigration status, ID or an NHS number.
It's important to know that support services are available for you to access, whatever you’re going through.
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Shropshire IAPT
Supports people with mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety or low mood.
You can call to self refer
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Shropshire Mental Health Support
Shropshire MHS was established in 1974 and provides a wide range of quality services across the county for the one in four people and their families, who are affected by mental and emotional distress.
Green Oak Foundation
The Green Oak Foundation offer affordable counselling at a donation rate of £30 per session.
Concessionary rates may also be available.
They supporting Shropshire families by working with children and young adults.
VoiceAbility- Mental Health Advocacy Services
Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHAs) support people with issues relating to their mental health care and treatment. They also help people understand their rights under the Mental Health Act.
Let's Talk Mental Health
Let’s talk mental health hubs provide face to face information, support and advice for people experiencing difficulties relating to their mental health.
Let's Talk Mental Health
Shropshire Rural Support was set up in 1991 to help people living in rural Shropshire by providing confidential support during periods of anxiety and stress, and with problems relating to their families and their businesses.
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We Are With You
A free, and confidential service where you can talk their trained staff.
There to listen – you can tell them as little or as much as you want.
They’ll work with you on your own goals, whether that’s cutting down your drug or alcohol use, stopping completely or just getting a bit of advice.
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Cruse
Offering support through their website, national helpline, group, zoom, telephone or one-to-one in person support.
Cruse want to make sure everyone grieving gets the help they need in a way that works for them.