External Organisations
Below you will find contact details including links to a range of Government, voluntary and community sector organisations who can provide direct services or care and support.
Click here for a full list of NIDirect Government contact details.
DEMENTIA
Alzheimer's Society |
Offers care and support for people living with Dementia and their carer. |
|
Dementia NI |
This charity was set up by people living with dementia to help improve services and raise awareness. This charity has support groups across NI (see website for groups specific to location). |
MENTAL HEALTH
Mind |
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. |
0300 123 3393 |
Mental Health UK |
Provide advice, support and online peer support platform to help those with a mental health condition |
|
Hub of Hope |
A service whereby you enter your town or postcode and will identify all local mental health support groups - across UK |
|
Samaritans |
To support alleviating emotional distress and reduce the incidence of suicide feelings and suicidal behaviour. |
116 123 (UK) |
Calm |
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide |
GAMBLING & ADDICTION
Gamblers Anonymous (Belfast) |
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from gambling related harms. |
02890 249185 |
Rehab4addiction |
Rehab 4 Addiction was founded to assist those affected by substance misuse and their loved ones. |
|
Extern (NI & ROI) |
Leading social justice charity across Ireland, providing support and advice for a range of issues including addiction to promote a positive change. They also run a gambling clinic. |
028 9084 0555 |
DOMESTIC, FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC ABUSE
National Domestic Abuse |
Provide support and advice to victims of domestic abuse. |
|
Women's Aid NI |
Women’s Aid is the lead voluntary organisation in Northern Ireland addressing domestic and sexual violence and providing services for women and children. |
|
Refuge |
Providing a range of life-saving and life-changing services and a voice for the voiceless for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. |
Freephone 24-hour helpline |
The Men’s Advice Line |
Offers confidential support and advice to male victims of domestic abuse. |
|
Hourglass |
UK based charity working to call time on the abuse and harm of older people (including financial abuse). Free helpline which can be used by victims of abuse or those who are concerned about another individual. |
0808 808 8141- Freephone |
Galop |
Supporting LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence |
|
Surviving Economic Abuse |
A charity dedicated to providing information and support for individuals experiencing economic and financial abuse. They also partner with Money Advice + to provide the Financial Support Helpline. |
Financial Support Helpline: 0808 196 8845 |
Respond |
Providing support services to people with learning disabilities, autism or both that have experience abuse, violence or trauma. |
|
Safe Space Locations |
Partnering with Hestia and Say No More Charity, all of our NI branches are Safe Spaces. However, they offer multiple different Safe Spaces for victim-survivors of domestic abuse. |
LIFE EVENTS
Long Term Illness
Cancer Research UK |
Our ambition is to accelerate progress and see three-quarters of people surviving the disease within the next 20 years. They are also increasing their support for research in key areas such as early diagnosis and hard-to-treat cancers. |
0300 1231022 - general enquiries |
Macmillan |
Providing emotional, financial, and physical help and support for the individual and their family. |
|
Stroke Association |
To support people to rebuild their lives after stroke. |
stroke.org.uk/finding-support/support-services/northern-ireland-emotional-support |
Health & Social Care NI |
Provides health and social care services in Northern Ireland. |
028 9056 5656 |
Department of Health and Social Services |
Support ministers leading the nation’s health and social care to help people live more independent, healthier lives for longer |
Later Life
AGE NI |
The leading charity helping everyone make the most of later life. They offer support, advice and companionship for older people. |
|
COPNI |
An independent champion for older people working to safeguard and promote their interests |
02890 890892 copni.org |
Bereavement
Cruse Bereavement Care |
Cruse Bereavement Care is the leading national charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. |
|
The Bereavement Service |
Information services on Money, Tax, Benefits, State Pension and Financial Support |
|
Citizens Advice Bureau |
To find your local bureau, visit the website |
Helpline: 03454 04 05 06 |
General Register Office |
General Register Office P.O. Box 2, Southport, PR8 2JD Tel: 0300 123 1837 www.gov.uk.general-register.office |
|
HM Revenue & Customs |
Information on Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax |
|
The Probate Office |
Helpline: 0300 123 1072 |
Probate Queries: 0207 421 8509 / 0207 421 8500 |
Separation & Divorce
Relate |
The UK's largest provider of relationship support |
Power of Attorney
Citizens Advice |
This page has information for people who want to manage someone else's affairs. It also has information if you want someone else to manage your affairs for you. |
citizensadvice.org.uk/family/looking-after-people/managing-affairs-for-someone-else |
AGE NI |
Advice on registering a Power of Attorney. |
ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/legal-issues/power-of-attorney/ |
The Law Society NI |
To help you find a solicitor if you require one. |
|
Department of Justice NI |
This page has information for people who want to manage someone else's affairs. It also has information if you want someone else to manage your affairs for you. |
The Office of Care and Protection - Patients Section | Department of Justice |
Mencap NI |
Providing support and guidance for those with learning disability and/or their carers. |
Housing
Shelter |
Provide advice and practical assistance to people in housing need. |
ACCESSIBILITY & LANGUAGE
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) |
One of the UK’s leading sight loss charities and the largest community of blind and partially sighted people. |
|
The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) - formerly Action on Hearing Loss |
Working to make life fully inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus. |
|
For more information on financial difficulty external supports: Visit Other Support Available to You
Before proceeding please take time to read our Site Legal Notice, Privacy and Cookie Statements. By proceeding further you are deemed to have read and accepted these when using our website.
AIB Group (UK) p.l.c. is covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, Financial Ombudsman Service and is a Registered Firm with The Lending Standards Board.
The AIB logo and AIB (NI) are trade marks used under licence by AIB Group (UK) p.l.c. incorporated in Northern Ireland. Registered Office 92 Ann Street, Belfast BT1 3HH. Registered Number NI018800. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.