Stress questionnaire links

There are a number of factors in stress that may be external, and often seem completely out of your control. If you are dealing with any of the following, here are some useful links to agencies and websites where you can access advice, information and support.

If nothing is listed regarding your issue, further links are available at the CAB website, If you feel an important or useful link or issue is missing, please let me know, and I will look at including it.

If you are worried about your health, and not able or willing to see your doctor, you can contact NHS 24 - a free, confidential health and information service.

NHS 24
www.nhs24.com
tel: 08454 24 24 24

If you have money worries, don't put your head in the sand and hope it gets better. Taking some action will help reduce the stress caused, and stop the problem getting any worse. There is lots of help available to people with debt problems, and support can be accessed at the following:

National Debtline Scotland
www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/scotland

Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS)
Information about the new debt arrangement scheme
www.moneyscotland.gov.uk
tel: 0845 612 6425

Citizens' Advice Scotland
Information about the new debt arrangement scheme
www.cas.org.uk
www.adviceguide.org.uk
tel: 0131 554 1000

It is worth making sure that you are getting any benefits you are entitled to. Advice on benefits can be found at:

Tax Credits Helpline
www.hmrc.gov.uk
tel: 0845 300 3900

Child Benefit Enquiry line
www.hmrc.gov.uk/childbenefit
tel: 0845 302 1444

Excellent advice is also available on a wide range of financial issues at:

www.moneysavingexpert.com

If you are dealing with a bereavement, it can be helpful to speak to someone. Specific bereavement support is available at:

Cruse
Advice and support for bereaved families
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
tel: 0870 167 1677

If you find you are drinking more than usual to deal with your stress, its worth being aware that alcohol and/or drugs will actually exacerbate the situation, and taking this in hand will be the first step in managing your stress. Support is available at:

Drinkline
tel: 0800 917 8282

National Drugs Helpline
tel: 0800 776600

Alcoholics Anonymous
www.alcholics-anonymous.org.uk
tel: 0845 769 7555

If you are affected by the drinking of a friend or family member, support is available at:

Al Anon
email: alanonuk@aol.com
tel: 0141 339 8884

If you are worried about your children, or having problems relating to your children, the following organisations give advice to lone parents:

Gingerbread
www.gingerbread.org.uk
tel: 0800 018 4318

Lone Parent Helpline
For advice on maintenance, benefits and money
www.loneparenthelpline.info
tel: 0808 801 0323

One Parent Families Scotland
www.opfs.org.uk
tel: 0808 801 0323

And for any parent or carer, support is available at:

Parentline Scotland
www.parentlinescotland.org.uk
tel: 0808 800 2222

If you are dealing with issues with your partner, support is available at:

Relate
www.relate.org.uk
tel: 0845 1 30 40 16

Support is available for women in violent or abusive relationships at:

Women's Aid
www.scottishwomensaid.org.uk
tel: 0800 027 1234

For help with and information on Mental health issues:

Mind
Information and support on mental health problems
www.mind.org.uk
tel: 0845 7660 163

And for any problem you just need to talk about:

Samaritans
www.samaritans.org.uk
tel: 0845 790 9090