Someone to listen
Stressed? Anxious? Overwhelmed? If your feelings are interfering with day-to-day life, it’s time to reach out to our confidential wellbeing and listening service for support.
Call our wellbeing and listening service on 0800 084 3451 (UK Freephone) or +44 1223 853549 (International).
The Chemists’ Community Fund, the benevolent fund for RSC members, has been assisting our community and their family members in times of need for many years. Now, to assist our members and in response to a year of unprecedented challenges we are launching a dedicated wellbeing and listening service.
Who can this service support?
The service is available to RSC members anywhere in the world; and also to all chemical scientists living in the UK and Ireland.
How to access the service
You can call us on 0800 084 3451 (UK Freephone) or +44 1223 853549 (International); if you’d prefer, you can also email us with any enquiry about the Fund’s support via our web form.
Opening times
The phone line is available from 8am to 8pm (UK time) Monday – Friday.
Outside open times
If you want to speak to someone urgently outside of these hours, the following organisations have resources that may be of help to you:
Samaritans
A safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. Call 116 123 and visit the Samaritans website.
Mind
Lots of information to help you understand and manage your situation when you need help. Visit the Mind website here.
Money Advice Service
The Money Advice Service provides free and impartial money advice. Call 0800 138 7777 and visit the Money Advice Service website.
Cruse Bereavement Care
For information and support after a bereavement call 0808 808 1677 and visit Cruse Bereavement Care website.
CALM
Listening services, information and support for anyone who needs to talk, including a web chat, open 5pm–midnight 365 days a year. Call 0800 58 58 58 and visit the CALM website here.
The Silver Line
The free, 24-hour confidential helpline for older people. Call 0800 4 70 80 90 and visit The Silver Line website here.
Is this service confidential?
Yes: all contact with the Chemists’ Community Fund is confidential.
Talk to us
Call us on 0800 084 3451 (UK Freephone) or +44 1223 853549 (International), or alternatively email us about Fund services via our web form.