Health data consent during PIP applications: Further support

We are aware that the topics discussed in the conversation may raise issues which you might like further advice and support about. This page provides the contact information for a range of organisations, which you may find useful.  

All of these phone numbers are free to call.  

CITIZENS ADVICE 

Advice on debt, benefits, employment, housing, and discrimination.  

Advice line (England): 0800 144 8848

Advice line (Wales): 0800 702 2020

Web address: Citizens Advice 

THE TRUSSELL TRUST

Nationwide network of food banks providing emergency food and support.  

Contact: 01722 580 180

Web address: Trussell Trust 

UNIVERSAL CREDIT (UC) HELPLINE 

Advice on universal credit.  

Contact: 0800 328 5644

Web address: Universal Credit 

DISABILITY RIGHTS UK 

Charity that represents the needs of disabled people in the UK, including providing information and advice on benefits, rights, and independent living.  

Contact: 0330 995 0400

Web address: Disability Rights 

SENSE 

Charity providing support to people who are deaf, blind, or living with complex disabilities.  

Contact: 0300 330 9256

Web address: Sense 

MENCAP 

Charity supporting people with a learning disability.

Contact: 0808 808 1111

Web address: Mencap 

THE SAMARITANS

Confidential, non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.  

Helpline: 116 123

Web address: Samaritans | Here to listen  

MIND

Advice and support to anyone experiencing mental health problems.  

Info line: 030 123 3393

Web address: Mind UK

SUPPORTLINE

Confidential emotional support to children, young adults, and adults.

Contact: 01708 765200

Web address: SupportLine

PAPYRUS

Support for young people under 35 experiencing thoughts of suicide.

Contact: 0800 068 4141

Web address: Papyrus