Additional Support
Additional Support
CIOB Assist gives you access to a range of trusted third-party support services, offering help with everything from specialist advice to wellbeing and financial guidance, so you can find the support that suits your situation.
Available Support
Contact details for other organisations that may be able to help.
Mental Health Support
Mind Mental Health ↗
Advice and information to anyone experiencing mental health problems.
Telephone: 0300 123 3393
Papyrus Suicide Prevention ↗
Telephone: 0800 068 4141
CALM Helpline ↗
Telephone: 0800 58 58 58
Mates in Mind ↗
Raising awareness and addressing the stigma of mental health.
Telephone: 020 3510 5018
Andy’s Man Club ↗
Men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free support groups.
Find a helpline in your country ↗
Financial Assistance
StepChange Charity ↗
A guide to financial well-being, offering warm support and practical solutions on your path to a debt-free future.
Telephone: 0800 138 1111
National Debtline ↗
Guidance and support to help you find solutions to your financial difficulties.
Telephone: 0808 808 4000
Turn2us ↗
Connecting people in financial need with available support and resources.
Telephone: 0808 802 2000
Lighthouse Charity↗
Lighthouse provide free 24/7 emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support for construction workers and their families.
Addiction Advice Services
Talk To Frank ↗
For guidance and support related to drug concerns, ‘Talk to Frank’ is available to provide free, confidential information.
Telephone: 0300 123 6600
GamCare ↗
For confidential assistance with gambling-related issues, reach out to the National Gambling Helpline and speak with advisers.
Telephone: 0808 8020 133
Alcohol Change UK ↗
Offers support to those worried about their own or someone else’s drinking.
Rehab4Addiction↗
Find a Suitable Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centre in the UK with Rehab 4 Addiction.
Housing Support Services
Crash Charity ↗
Extending a warm hand to homelessness charities and hospices by actively supporting vital construction projects.
Telephone: 0208 742 0717
Email: [email protected]
Shelter Housing Advice ↗
Defending the right to a safe home.
Telephone: 0808 800 4444
Legal/Employment Support
Acas Advisory Service ↗
Guidance on workplace rights, rules, and best practices, along with support to navigate and resolve disputes.
Telephone: 0300 123 1100
Email: [email protected]
Additional support
BEAT ↗
Eating disorder helpline.
Telephone: 0808 801 0677
Switchboard ↗
National LGBTQIA+ Support Line.
Telephone: 0300 330 0630
Email: [email protected]
Reasons To Stay
Reasons to Stay is a platform sharing anonymous letters of hope and support for anyone going through a difficult time, reminding people they are not alone. CIOB encourages our community to read or share a message and help spread support where it’s needed most.
Money Saving Tips
When you’re living month to month, money worries and the rising cost of living can feel overwhelming. Temporary contracts, site closures, and growing family commitments can all place extra strain on your finances, while the risk of unexpected bills or fines can add to the ongoing stress.
Everyday Shopping:
Look for ways to cut spending by switching to better-value deals on bills, choosing more affordable supermarkets or buying in bulk, using coupons and discount apps, and considering second-hand or free items through platforms like Marketplace or Vinted.
Benefit Entitlement:
If you’re under financial pressure, it’s worth exploring what support you could receive. You don’t have to do this alone, there are advisers, calculators and tools available to guide you. You can also use services like Advicelocal to find support in your area.
Research:
MoneyHelper offers simple, practical tips on cutting costs, finding deals and managing your finances, along with helpful tools to support better money decisions.
Budgeting
Start by reviewing your budget using whatever works best for you: pen and paper, a spreadsheet or a budgeting app. Add up all household income, then deduct your essential costs to understand what you have left as your monthly spending budget. Looking at your bank statements from the past three months can help you track where your money is going and group your spending into categories.
Essentials:
These include rent or mortgage, utilities, travel and food. If you’re struggling, consider speaking to your landlord, bank or utility provider to explain your situation and ask about possible support, such as payment holidays.
Surplus:
This is money spent on non-essential items. Keep an eye on regular spending like subscriptions, takeaways or daily coffees. These can add up quickly and may need to be reduced if you’re finding it hard to cover essential costs.