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:
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Piers Morgan’s Life Stories Denise Welch opens up to Piers Morgan about the dramatic ups and downs of |
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 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 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/
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Piers Morgan’s Life Stories Dame Kelly Holmes talks to Piers Morgan about the dramatic ups and downs of
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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 SANE offers support and information to anyone affected by mental illness. UK Helpline: 0845 767 8000 Monday to Sunday - 6pm to 11pm You can also call The Samaritans (24 Hour Helpline) on 08457 90 90 90 for help and advice. |
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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 |
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Piers Morgan's Life Stories Dennis Waterman opens up to Piers Morgan about his life.
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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 The Men's Advice Line offers practical advice and emotional support for men in abusive relationships. Helpline: 0808 801 0327 Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm |
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Piers Morgan's Life Stories - Jason Donovan joins Piers to relive the dramatic highs and lows in his life and career.
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Visit the NHS Choices site for more information on drugs and sources of help. FRANK provides information and confidential advice abput drugs. Helpline: 0800 77 66 00 Text: 82111 |
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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.
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SANE offers support and information to anyone affected by mental illness. UK Helpline: 0845 767 8000 Monday to Sunday - 6pm to 11pm 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 If you are a sibling of someone with a severe mental illness, find out more about their Siblings Network at www.rethink.org/siblings
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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 |
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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 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 You can also visit www.time-to-change.org.uk |
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
