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Programme Related Support Organisations

In this section you can find support for the following:
- Programme Specific Support
- Organisations who have worked on programmes
Alternatively for a list of all support topics please visit our main menu at channel4.com/support

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC SUPPORT 

(by transmission date newest to oldest)

Big Mood

Below is support information for Big Mood, with further information available for Self-Harm, all aspects of Mental Health concerns, Hardship and money concerns, Fertility Concerns and Family Choices including pregnancy options, with all other support found via the Main Support Menu.

Samaritans 
If you’re feeling emotionally distressed and need someone to talk to, you can phone at any time of day or night.
Helpline: 116 123 (lines open 24 hours, free and does not appear on telephone billing)
Email: jo@samaritans.org 

Bipolar UK 
Bipolar UK offer a range of services for anyone affected by bipolar and associated illnesses.
Email: info@bipolaruk.org.uk 

Mind - Depression and Self-Harm
Mind provide an information service for all aspects of mental health, which includes depression and self-harm. Local branches of MIND can be found online or by calling the helpline.
Helpline: 0300 123 3393 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm)
Email: info@mind.org.uk
 

Hollyoaks - Sibling Sexual Abuse storyline


Here you can find support for anyone affected by this storyline: 
 
Support for Child Abuse (non recent) 
Support for Abuse including rape and sexual assault
 
The below organisation worked with the Hollyoaks team - 
 
SARSAS 
Support for anyone over 13 who may be affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse.
Helpline: 0808 801 0456 (check website for opening hours)
Email: support@sarsas.org.uk
 
 

A PAEDOPHILE IN MY FAMILY: SURVIVING DAD

Below is support information for A Paedophile in my Family: Surviving Dad.  
Further support for the families of survivors and information for anyone wishing to prevent harmful sexual behaviour can be found by on the Child Abuse Page

National Association for People Abused in Childhood - NAPAC
Providing confidential help and support with recovery, no matter when the abuse took place. 
Helpline: 0808 801 0331 (lines open Monday - Thursday 10am - 9pm, Friday 10am - 6pm)
Email: support@napac.org.uk

NSPCC 
NSPCC provide confidential advice to anyone worried about the safety or welfare of a child. Services are available in several languages, as well as for deaf and hard of hearing people.
Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk

Samaritans
If you’re feeling emotionally distressed and need someone to talk to, you can phone at any time of day or night.
Helpline: 116 123 (lines open 24 hours, free and does not appear on telephone billing)
Email: jo@samaritans.org

First transmission 31 May 2023

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF KILLERS

Below is support information for In The Footsteps Of Killers

Support information for Child Abuse, Drugs Bereavement and Victims of Crime can be found via the Main Support Menu.

Missing People
Missing people provide support and advice to missing people, as well as concerned families and friends.
Helpline: 116 000 (lines open every day 9am – 11pm)
Text: 116 000
Email: 116000@missingpeople.org.uk

If you would like to offer new information on the following cases please use the contact details provided:


Vishal Mehrotra - https://www.sussex.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/ or call 101 quoting Operation Moor. 

Deborah Wood - call 101 and contact the West Yorkshire Police Cold Case Team.

Tina Bell - call 101 and contact the Cleveland Police Cold Cast Team.

For any other information regarding crimes not listed please contact

CrimeStoppers
Anyone who would like to report a crime but are uncomfortable going directly to the police can call CrimeStoppers. Crimes can be reported in confidence and anonymously; calls are not traced.
Helpline: 0800 555 111 (lines open 24 hours)

First transmission 12 January 2023
 

STATISTICS AND SOURCES FOR UNDERCOVER: SEXUAL HARASSMENT - THE TRUTH

1 in 4 women* (24%) surveyed have been followed on a night out
1 in 10 women* surveyed have had their drink spiked on a night out
All UK females who consent to the survey (1069)
** All UK females who consent to the survey and consent to answer personal experience with sexual assault (1017)
Editor's note:
All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 2076 adults, of which 1,118 women consented to taking the survey. Fieldwork was undertaken between 18th - 20th November 2022. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all UK adults (aged 18+).
71% of women in the UK surveyed have experienced some form of sexual harassment in a public space 
(UN Women UK/YouGov, March 2021) 

First transmission 12 December 2022

SUPER SURGEONS: A CHANCE AT LIFE

Below is support information for Super Surgeons: A Chance at Life:
 
Macmillan Cancer Support
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, Macmillan offer support. This includes help paying bills, information about different cancer types and treatment.  
Additional information about secondary cancer 
Helpline: 0808 808 0000 (lines open every day 8am - 8pm)
 
Further support advice for Cancer, Bereavement and End of Life Care can be found via the Main Support Menu.

First transmission 18 July 2022

DAVINA MCCALL: SEX, MIND & THE MENOPAUSE

Below is a collection of organisations offering support information for Davina McCall: Sex, Mind & The Menopause. 
 
Samaritans
If you’re feeling emotionally distressed and need someone to talk to, you can phone at any time of day or night.
Helpline: 116 123 (lines open 24 hours, free and does not appear on telephone billing)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
 
The Menopause Charity
Information and advice on the menopause.
 
Balance Menopause
Inclusive support for the menopause, accessible to all women, and trans and non-binary people.
 
Women’s Health Concern
The patient section of the British Menopause Society providing advice, information and reassurance.
 
Menopause - NHS 
Information on the symptoms and possible treatments.
 
Trekstock
Supporting young adults with cancer
  
First transmission 2nd May 2022

EMERGENCY HELICOPTER MEDICS

Air Ambulances UK
Represent and support the work of 21 air ambulance charities across the UK.

Great North Air Ambulance
Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland Air Ambulance (WNDLR) - The Air Ambulance Service
East Anglian Air Ambulance
Thames Valley Air Ambulance 
Essex and Herts Air Ambulance 

Leaving Neverland: Michael Jackson and Me

Support for Suicidal Feelings, Depression, Child Abuse, Mental Health and Alcohol can be found via the Main Support Menu

First TX: March 2019

Organisations who have featured in or worked on programmes

APDO UK

The website of The Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers (UK) contains a searchable list of members working across the UK. 

Autistica

Working in partnership with other organisations Autistica is a charity that funds and campaigns for research into autism.

Dementia Care Matters

Dementia Care Matters provide consultancy, learning development, training resources and practice based research.

Dope Black Dads

Dope Black Dads is a digital safe space for fathers who wish to discuss their experiences of being black, a parent and masculinity in the modern world.

Film and TV Charity

Supporting anyone who works in film, TV or cinema.
Helpline: 0800 054 00 00

Merseyside Society for Deaf People (MSDP)

Advancing equality for people with hearing loss across Merseyside. Providing specialist services in a range of communication methods for people who are D/Deaf, Deaf-blind or hard of hearing. 

Naz and Matt Foundation – London

Working to support LGBTQI individuals, their friends and families when religion based homophobia is affecting their lives.

Own Merit

Helping those leaving the prison system.

Safecall

Safecall is a whistleblowing service provider, helping organisations establish a safe and confidential reporting system. 
Telephone: 0800 915 1571 

SARSAS 

Support for anyone over 13 who may be affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse.
Helpline: 0808 801 0456 (check website for opening hours)
Email: support@sarsas.org.uk