We recognise that the topics covered in our programmes can affect viewers in different ways.

Therefore we aim to provide additional information related to these topics for our viewers.  Below are details of issues covered by recent programmes and information on where to go for further information and support:

Please be aware that some call charges may apply when using the numbers shown below.

Piers Morgan’s Life Stories

Denise Welch opens up to Piers Morgan about the dramatic ups and downs of
her personal life and acting career

Alcohol addiciton

Drinkline is the national alcohol helpline providing advice and support for anyone affected by alcohol.

Helpline:  0800 917 8282 24 hours a day

Alocholics Anonymous is a free service which aims to help those with an alcohol problem with over 4000 groups meeting weekly.

Helpline: 0845 769 7555

Email: help@alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Al-Anon Family Groups offer support and understanding to those affected by alcohol users, including specific groups for 12 - 17 year-olds called Alateen.

Helpline: 0207 403 0888

Website: http://www.al-anonuk.org.uk/

Drug Addiction

FRANK provides information and confidential advice abput drugs.

Helpline: 0800 77 66 00

Text: 82111

www.talktofrank.com

Cocaine Anonymous is a free service which aims to help those with mind altering substance abuse problems.

Helpline: 0800 612 0225

Soctland helpline: 0141 959 6363

Email: info@cauk.org.uk

Website: http://www.cauk.org.uk/

Clinical Depression

MIND is a mental health charity for England and Wales providing information to help promote understanding of mental health.

Helpline:  0300 123 3393

Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm

www.mind.org.uk

Depression Alliance assists those affected by depression.

Email: info@depressionalliance.org

Website: http://www.depressionalliance.org/

Association for Postnatal Illness provides help and support for people affected by Post Natal Depression.

Helpline: 020 7386 0868

Website: http://apni.org/

 

Piers Morgan’s Life Stories

Dame Kelly Holmes talks to Piers Morgan about the dramatic ups and downs of
her athletics career on the journey to winning two Olympic gold medals.

 

MIND is a mental health charity for England and Wales providing information to help promote understanding of mental health.

Helpline:  0300 123 3393

Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm

www.mind.org.uk

SANE offers support and information to anyone affected by mental illness.

UK Helpline: 0845 767 8000

Monday to Sunday - 6pm to 11pm

www.sane.org.uk

sanemail@sane.org.uk

You can also call The Samaritans (24 Hour Helpline) on 08457 90 90 90 for help and advice.

Emmerdale - Loan Sharks

Storyline around characters Zak and Lisa

Stop Loan Sharks - For advice on illegal money lending in your area.

Email:  reportaloanshark@stoploansharks.gov.uk

website:  www.direct.gov.uk/stoploansharks

facebook: www.facebook.com/stoploansharkproject

Confidential Advice line: 0300 555 2222

Text 'loan shark + your message' to 60003

Piers Morgan's Life Stories

Dennis Waterman opens up to Piers Morgan about his life.

 

The National Domestic Violence Helpine is a Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247 (run in partnership between Refuge and Women’s Aid)

Helpline: 0808 2000 247

www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk

RESPECT is a UK-wide charity offering emotional support and information for people experiencing domestic violence.

Helpline: 0808 802 4040.

e-mail: info@respectphoneline.org.uk

www.respectphoneline.org.uk

The Men's Advice Line offers practical advice and emotional support for men in abusive relationships.

Helpline: 0808 801 0327

Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm

www.mensadviceline.org.uk

Piers Morgan's Life Stories

- Jason Donovan joins Piers to relive the dramatic highs and lows in his life and career.

 

Visit the NHS Choices site for more information on drugs and sources of help.

www.nhs.uk/Livewell/drugs

FRANK provides information and confidential advice abput drugs.

Helpline: 0800 77 66 00

Text: 82111

www.talktofrank.com

Piers Morgan's Life Stories - Frank Bruno

In his first major interview for nearly a decade, former boxer Frank Bruno re-lives the dramatic highs and lows of his journey from troubled adolescent to world champion.

 

SANE offers support and information to anyone affected by mental illness.

UK Helpline: 0845 767 8000

Monday to Sunday - 6pm to 11pm

www.sane.org.uk

sanemail@sane.org.uk,

Rethink Mental Illness provides direct support, advice and information for people with mental illness and their families.

Advice line: 0300 5000 927

Monday - Friday 10am-1pm

www.rethink.org

If you are a sibling of someone with a severe mental illness, find out more about their Siblings Network at www.rethink.org/siblings

 

Emmerdale - Literacy

Storyline around character Ali who realises the importance of reading.

The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) aims to encourage all adults to engage in learning of all kinds

Email: enquiries@niace.org.uk

www.niace.org.uk

I Took My Baby's Life, documentary which looks into the story of Melanie Ruddell who experienced a psychotic breakdown.

 

Emmerdale - Mental Health

Storyline around Zak Dingle and his issues with mental health.

Victim Support is an independent charity for for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales.

Supportline:0845 30 30 900

http://www.victimsupport.org

MIND is a mental health charity for England and Wales providing information to help promote understanding of mental health.

Helpline:  0300 123 3393

Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm

www.mind.org.uk

You can also visit www.time-to-change.org.uk

Emmerdale – Elder Abuse

Storyline around Ashley Thomas and his relationship with his father Sandy.


Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) provide information and support.

UK Helpline: 
080 8808 8141

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm

www.elderabuse.org.uk

Coronation Street – Alzheimers

Storyline around character Paul Kershaw, exploring issues around caring for a dependent, as he copes with his wife's Alzheimer's condition.

 

The Alzheimer's Society is Britain's leading care and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers.

Helpline: 0845 3000 336

Monday  to Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm

www.alzheimers.org.uk

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