At Fareport Training, we are committed to supporting the health & wellbeing, which aids in the personal development of all our learners. We recognise that good physical health, mental wellbeing and a safe learning environment are essential for success in education, employment and life.
There are a range of services available to help you which you can find here.
Looking after your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health. If you are feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed or struggling with your emotional wellbeing, support is available.
Below, you can find the appropriate resources for mental health, wellbeing, and additional support.
Rethink is a charity aimed at young people dealing with mental health issues – they provide information, advice and guidance on a range of areas including money issues, employment, physical health, police, courts, prison, housing, recovery or advice on how to support a friend or relative with their mental health.
Contact Details:
0808 801 0525
www.rethink.org
MIND are also a mental health charity who can provide information and advice to help people make choices about treatment, understand their rights and reach out to sources of support.
Contact details:
0300 123 3393
Text: 86463
www.mind.org.uk
[email protected]
Samaritans offer a safe place for anyone to call for a chat, at any time about whatever’s getting you down. People don’t need to feel suicidal to call – Samaritans are there to listen.
116 123
[email protected]
Childline is aimed at children and young people and provide support and guidance to those facing predominantly bullying or abuse. Advice is also given on a range of other areas such as friends, relationships, sex, sexting, home and families, school, college and work.
0800 1111
www.childline.org.uk
Online email form is also available
Fareport also have a safeguarding helpline at: [email protected]
Unseen is a UK charity working towards a world without slavery which offers information, advice and guidance about any modern slavery issues to potential victims, businesses, the public and statutory agencies.
08000 121 700
www.unseenuk.org
Online email form to make a report is also available
Victim Support help people to feel safer and find the strength to move beyond crime, which includes domestic abuse and victims of crime. The support is free, confidential and tailored to the needs of the victim.
0808 1689 111
www.victimsupport.org.uk
online form is also available
Gamblers Anonymous offers various help for compulsive gamblers including a forum, chat room, literature, meetings, advice, guidance and friendship to help solve the problems they have in common.
0330 094 0322
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
[email protected]
Drinkaware is an independent charity working to reduce alcohol misuse and harm in the UK – they provide help and information to enable people to make better choices about their drinking habits.
020 7766 9900
www.drinkaware.co.uk
[email protected]
Drinkline – 0300 123 1110 (confidential)
Email form available online
Confidential, honest information and advice site for everything drugs related – the highs, the lows and everything in between, including guidance on the drug, the effects, the risks and the law as well as what to do in an emergency.
0300 123 6600
Text: 82111
www.talktofrank.com
Live chat also available between 2pm-6pm
Email form available online
Let’s talk about it Information, advice and links to services for Contraceptions, STIs, Pregnancy and Sexual Health. Also includes a section for professionals who support young or vulnerable groups.
www.letstalkaboutit.nhs.uk
0300 300 2016
Beat are a UK eating disorder charity who give sufferers and their family or friends a place where they feel listened to, supported and empowered. They provide information, advice and guidance about different types of eating disorders, a library of information and contacts to help get the treatment needed to overcome the disorder.
Contact: www.b-eat.co.uk
Helpline for adults, over 18: 0808 801 0677 or [email protected]
Helplines are available 3 pm to 8 pm Monday to Friday
[email protected]
The National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED) provide guidance and advice on everything people need to know about eating disorders, as well as treatment and recovery, help for carers, personal assessments (which can be face-to-face, by phone or skype) and an information service on areas such as body image, about eating disorders and topical issues for sufferers and carers.
Contact: www.eating-disorders.org.uk
0845 838 2040
Contact form available online
Self-harm is when people hurt themselves as a way of dealing with very difficult feelings, painful memories or overwhelming situations and experiences. After self-harming, they may feel a short-term sense of release, but the cause of distress is unlikely to have gone away – self-harming can be an addictive behaviour that people start to depend on, and can take a long time to stop. There is some excellent advice and guidance at the following organisations
Mind have a large section on their website dealing with all aspects of Self-harm, from why people self-harm, to how to help themselves both in the short and longer term plus information on treatment and support for both the self-harmer and their friends or family.
Contact: www.mind.org.uk
0300 123 3393 or text 86463
Harmless is a user led organisation that provides a range of services about self-harm including support, information, training and consultancy to people who self-harm, their friends, families and professionals. They also provide a bank of resources, advice and guidance in coping strategies, workbooks, DVD’s and an online blog to help provide advice and guidance.
Contact: www.harmless.org.uk including an online contact form.
Email: [email protected]
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Female genital mutilation is the deliberate removal or cutting of the external female genitalia (i.e. the labia and clitoris) despite there being no medical reason for this to be done. The practice is mostly carried out by traditional circumcisers, who often play central roles within the community despite it being viewed internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. The majority of procedures are carried out on young girls between infancy and adolescence who are generally of African, Middle Eastern and Asian backgrounds. This procedure is illegal in the UK and constitutes child abuse.
If someone is in immediate danger, please contact the police by dialing 999.
If you’re concerned that someone may be at risk or you are being put under pressure to have FGM performed on your daughter, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0800 028 3550 or [email protected]
If you’ve had FGM you can get help from your GP or gynaecologist at hospital
Forward (Foundation for Women’s Health Research and Development) are a leading gender equality and safeguarding charity working with partnerships in the UK, Europe and Africa to transform lives, tackle discriminatory practices and provide support, guidance and safeguarding advice to African girls and women – they focus on FGM as well as child marriage.
Contact: www.forwarduk.org.uk
0208 960 4000
Email [email protected]
Safeguarding health & well-being is very important to us at Fareport. If you have any concerns for yourself, another learner or as an employer then please speak to us or e-mail [email protected] as soon as you can.
We are committed to equality throughout all its activities both as an employer, a provider of services and its engagement with all sectors within society. Fareport Training fully supports the concept of widening participation and is committed to providing learning opportunities for all people within the community so that they can attain the necessary skills to become effective members of the workforce.
For free advice and guidance on any Equality and Diversity issues, please feel free to contact Vlexible HR’s helpline. This is open to employers, learners and staff.
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