Free, independent and confidential advice from Local Citizens Advice Teams. Text phone 03444 111 445 Help with Universal Credit Claims 0800 144 8444 Textphone 18001 0800 144 8444

Phone Number
0808 278 7877

Supporting serving armed forces personnel, veterans and their families. Mrs Debbie Skeels - Divisional Secretary, Southend & Rochford Division. Registered charity in England & Wales: 210760, in Scotland: SCO38056 and in the Republic of Ireland: 20006082

Mobile Phone
07593 292497

National Charity for elderly and terminally ill people and their pets (inc dog walking).

Phone Number
01736 757900

Off the streets are a group of concerned residents who felt that more needed to be done to help the rough sleepers, and to give them a better chance to move along in their journey.

Mobile Phone
07399 530662

Childline is a counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the United Kingdom provided by the NSPCC.    

Phone Number
0800 1111

Independent Living Support Group and Housing Association

Phone Number
0800 022 4040

The Citizens Advice Bureau has produced a free guide about the help that is available to working parents with school costs, meals, uniforms, transport and much more.

If you are unable to use public transport the Care Cars service can help with transport to hospital. A donation is required (calculated according to mileage) and some drivers can take wheelchairs. The scheme covers Southend, Castle Point, Rochford, Hockley and Hullbridge.  7 days notice required

Phone Number
01702 385125

Advice and support for people living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Drop-In for homeless people every Sunday 3pm-6pm at Sacred Heart Church, 418 Southchurch Road. SS1 2QB

Mobile Phone
07494 378927