Voluntary organisations and support groups

Community grants can help a community or voluntary group to provide facilities, equipment and activities which are important to the local community. For information about available grants, please see our page on Community grants

Substance abuse can have a devastating impact on an individual's physical and mental health, their financial and social circumstances, their family and friends and the wider community. For individuals who are seeking support and advice, including treatment, of substance abuse, please see our advice and support page.

We aim to support disabled people to be independent at home for as long as possible. We have a range of services to help disabled people and their carers. For more information, please check out our disabled people - independence at home page.

Family support groups can offer support and advice for families experiencing a family crisis. A variety of support is available. To see how we can help, check out our page on family support groups.

Bereavement affects us all. We provide information about what to do if someone dies at home. We can also help to put you in touch with organisations to provide advice and support through the bereavement process.  There's further information about bereavement here.

More people are getting involved in their local community as volunteers. Individuals can find volunteering a social and empowering opportunity, as well as benefitting their local community. For further information about volunteering and how to get in touch with a volunteer group which may match your interests, please see Volunteering.

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