Bath and Northeast Somerset (BANES) Signposting Links Easter 2024
Advice Topic Area (A-Z)
Key Organisations
Method of Provision
Community Wellbeing Hub
The Community Wellbeing Hub has a small team dedicated to helping access affordable and nutritious food. Please call them on 0300 247 0050
Addiction
When playing online gambling games, it’s easy to lose track of time and money and get lost in the game.
Check out our advice and support to stay in control of your gambling
UKNA Meetings
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings in the United Kingdom
Bereavement
Grief can be overwhelming.
You don’t have to deal with it alone
Call our helpline 0808 808 1677
Childcare Provision
Find childcare
Cost of living help
The government is offering help for households. See what cost of living support you could be eligible for.
The government is offering help for households. See what cost of living support you could be eligible for.
Shout
Text line only: 85258
Papyrus
Tel: 0800 068 4141
Debt Concern
Get free, confidential and independent advice on dealing with debt problems.
Southside supports individuals and families living in Bath and North East Somerset to make positive changes in their lives. Rooted in the heart of the communities we have served since 1997, Southside strives to reduce social isolation and to build strong, resilient communities.
NSPCC and others have lists of signs that can help you recognise the effects of domestic abuse on children.
Help to find work can be found on Gov.UK
Find a Job – to search for current job vacancies
Job Help – provides hints and tips on applying for jobs and job search ideas.
Energy Advice
Find advice if you need extra help, have difficulties with your energy supply or want to complain. Save money and get greener with your energy use with our tips on switching, government grants, benefits, and energy efficiency schemes.
Family Support Service
Early Help
Bath and North East Somerset
Children and families support
Food Poverty
The B&NES Affordable Food Network members are foodbanks, pantries, food clubs, community cafes and fridges all working to help you access wholesome, affordable food in a dignified way.
Clean Slate’s Quids In publications offer support around maximising your income and making the most of the money you have.
Housing Advice
Bath Housing, Welfare and Advice Services
Housing Benefits advice – Citizens Advice. Applications for Housing Benefit are made to the local District Council.
Mental Health
BANES Council
Nutritional Information
Change4Life resources from Public Health England – focusing on healthy eating and physical activity for children.
Food and Health Courses for Families
Reading and Literacy
BANES Council – The Hub
Warm Hubs
Our mission is to support organisations to open their doors and provide a warm welcome for those struggling to heat their homes this winter.
Welfare Support
Help for households and families from the Household Support Fund
Youth Services
Youth Connect South West provides a range of services for young people, from positive activities and advice through to individual support for those who need it the most for moving on into adulthood and work or training.
Other
We bake birthday cakes for local children who wouldn’t receive one otherwise.