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Check before you go. Crisis asks people to contact the centre before travelling because appointments, visiting arrangements, and the support available depend on individual circumstances.
Berliner Kältehilfe provides emergency overnight accommodation, warm meals, and medical help for homeless people in Berlin during the cold season. The service aims to prevent people without shelter from freezing to death.
Shelter
Food
Health
CostFree resource finder.
The service is free of charge for people who have no place of their own and cannot afford accommodation.
AccessOfficial online locator and app
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Berlin, Germany
Check before you go. The cold relief season lasts from October to April. Emergency overnight stays are generally open every evening during this period.
Citizens Advice provides free, confidential, and impartial advice to help people resolve their problems. The service is available to everyone and covers issues such as benefits, housing, debt, and employment.
Navigation
CostFree resource finder.
The service is completely free of charge.
AccessOnline, phone, and in-person advice
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Nationwide service covering England and Wales
Check before you go. Services are available online, over the phone, and in person at local charities. Check local branches for specific opening hours.
Doctors of the World UK provides a free advice line for people having problems signing up with an NHS family doctor or getting healthcare. The service offers support with GP registration, prescription costs, and understanding healthcare rights.
Health
Navigation
CostFree resource finder.
Free to use and call
AccessFree advice line
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Nationwide telephone service covering all of the UK
Check before you go. Open Tuesday to Thursday from 10am to 12 midday. London-based clinic closed on 26th March 2025.
Eau de Paris provides an interactive map of over 1,200 public drinking fountains and 1,500 partner establishments across Paris. The service allows anyone to find free, safe drinking water and refill their bottles to stay hydrated and reduce single-use plastic.
Water
CostFree resource finder.
Free to use and fill bottles
AccessOfficial online locator
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Citywide map covering Paris
Check before you go. Available to everyone in the city, including public fountains and partner establishments.
The Toilet Map is a comprehensive online directory of over 14,000 publicly-accessible toilets across the United Kingdom. It helps people find nearby facilities that can be used without needing to make a purchase.
Hygiene
CostFree resource finder.
The online map is completely free to use, and it specifically lists toilets that the public can access at no cost.
AccessOfficial online locator
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Nationwide online service covering all of the United Kingdom
Check before you go. The map is available online 24/7. Individual toilet opening hours and accessibility features vary by location and are listed on the map.
The Mayor of London and Thames Water have installed a network of over 100 drinking water fountains across the capital. The program provides free access to healthy tap water to reduce single-use plastic waste.
Water
CostFree resource finder.
Free access to healthy tap water.
AccessPublic drinking water fountains
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Greater London area
Check before you go. Fountains are located in busy and accessible areas across London, including stations, parks, and high streets. Subject to Thames Water programming and local authority commitments.
Sharewear Clothing Scheme provides free, good quality clothing to people experiencing hardship in Nottingham. The service operates via a referral system, allowing clients to choose clothing for themselves and their families.
Clothing
CostFree with eligibility.
The service provides clothing free of charge to those referred.
AccessReferral-only drop-in centre
Hours, location & verification
Address
Unit 15 Roseway House, Wheatcroft Business Park, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham, NG12 4DG
Check before you go. Drop-in sessions are Wednesdays 10:00 - 15:30 only. A referral form from a support worker is required before visiting. Photo ID may be requested.
Smart Works provides free high-quality interview clothing and one-to-one coaching to unemployed women across the UK. The service aims to help women feel confident and succeed in their job interviews.
Clothing
CostFree with eligibility.
The interview dressing session and the clothing provided are completely free of charge for the client to keep.
AccessReferral-based in-person or virtual appointments
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Nationwide service with 10 centres across the UK
Check before you go. Clients must be referred by Job Centres, mental health charities, women's refuges, homeless shelters, the prison service, care service, or youth organisations.
The GOV.UK Free School Meals page provides a locator tool to help parents in England find their local authority's application process. It serves children whose parents receive qualifying benefits or who are in early primary school years.
Food
CostFree resource finder.
The service provides free school meals at no cost to eligible children.
AccessOfficial online locator
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Nationwide online service covering all of England
Check before you go. Eligibility depends on receiving qualifying benefits or being in reception, year 1, or year 2. Application is done through the local authority.
This scheme provides free period products to students in state-maintained schools and DfE-funded 16 to 19 education organisations in England. It aims to ensure that having periods is not a barrier to education.
Hygiene
CostFree resource finder.
The scheme provides period products free of charge to students.
AccessAvailable at place of study
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Nationwide scheme covering state-maintained schools and DfE-funded 16 to 19 education organisations in England
Check before you go. Available to pupils and students in state-maintained schools and DfE-funded 16 to 19 education organisations in England.
The Warm Welcome Campaign is a network of over 6,000 community spaces across the UK providing free, warm, and welcoming environments. It aims to tackle poverty and isolation by offering places for people to connect, make friends, and stay warm.
Shelter
Food
CostFree.
The community spaces are completely free to access and use for everyone.
AccessWalk-in community spaces
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Nationwide network of community spaces across the UK
Check before you go. Opening hours and specific services vary by location. Users should check the local space details on the official map before visiting.
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