WellBeing of Women is the only UK charity funding vital research into all aspects of reproductive health in three key areas; pregnancy and birth, quality of life problems and gynaecological cancers. The charity works hard to reassure women, provide information and raise awareness of the benefits of being pro-active about good reproductive health whilst championing the need for more funding in women's health in the public arena.
WellBeing of Women is about life - helping to enable it, sustain it and make it the best quality.
Refuge is the UK’s largest single provider of specialist accommodation and support to women and children escaping domestic violence, and runs a 24 hour national domestic violence helpline, in partnership with Women’s Aid. Refuge also offers counselling for abused women, and community based outreach services for women including specialist services for minority ethnic communities.
24hr National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline 0808 2000 247
Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. Women’s Aid offer support and a place of safety to abused women and children by providing refuges and other services. They also aim to promote policies and practices to prevent domestic violence occurring.
Women’s Aid works in conjunction with Refuge to run a 24hr national domestic violence helpline.
24hr National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline 0808 2000 247
The NHS Pregnancy Smoking Helpline (0800 169 9 169) is a free helpline for any pregnant woman, or woman trying to become pregnant, who wants confidential and non-judgmental support and advice to help stop smoking.
Callers may be referred to their local NHS Stop Smoking Service for one-to-one advice and each caller is also offered a series of call-backs to provide ongoing support during the giving up process.
