Money and work
Anyone worried about money can get free, impartial advice on how to:
- make sure they’re receiving everything they’re entitled to
- find ways to save money
- deal with problem debt
For more information, and to find local services that can help, visit the money advice page.
Advice Portsmouth
The experienced team will be at the Live Well events to offer free and confidential advice in person on money matters such as budget planning, debt, welfare benefits and work.
Call us: 01329 825 930
Email: enquiries@theyoutrust.org.uk
Website: theyoutrust.org.uk/advice-portsmouth
More work advice is also available on our dedicated section of the website.
Health and wellbeing
NHS teams will help you bounce back to health with support and advice around general health and mental wellbeing.
The 12 GP surgeries across Portsmouth are committed to working to improve healthcare across the city. If you are not yet registered with a GP, you can find and register with a practice locally.
To find out more about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit www.portsmouth.gov.uk/covidvaccine
Wellbeing Service
The team offer support to help you quit smoking, drink less alcohol, eat well and move more.
Call us: 0239 229 4001
Email: wellbeing@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Website: www.wellbeingportsmouth.co.uk
COVID-19 Support Service
The COVID-19 Support Service can advise residents on coronavirus-related queries, including those who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms of COVID-19. The service is available Monday to Thursday 9am – 4.30pm, and Friday 9am – 4pm.
For individuals whose first language isn’t English, translation support is available – please contact the service on the details above and this can be arranged.
Call us: 023 9260 6562
Email: covidsupport@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Website: www.portsmouth.gov.uk/covid-19-support
The service is running until the end of May.
Mental health
If you or a loved one are going through a hard time, the team at Talking Change offer free and confidential advice and support for everyone aged 16 or over who live in Portsmouth.
Call us: 0300 123 3934
Email: snhs.talkingchangesolent@nhs.net
Website: www.talkingchange.nhs.uk
For more mental wellbeing information, visit the mental wellbeing page. You can also find more details about support and advice for the following: