Advice First Aid – Helping You Find the Right Support, When It Matters Most

Working in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector often means supporting people through some of life's most challenging moments. Whether someone is worried about rising energy bills, struggling with housing, experiencing financial hardship or simply doesn't know where to turn, knowing the right service to signpost them to can make all the difference.

That's exactly why Advice First Aid has been created.

Advice First Aid brings together a growing collection of trusted information, services and organisations in one easy-to-access place, helping frontline staff, volunteers and community organisations quickly find the right advice and support for the people they work with.

Rather than searching multiple websites or trying to remember which organisation provides which service, Advice First Aid acts as a central hub, connecting you to reliable sources of information and specialist support.

Who is it for?

Advice First Aid is designed for anyone supporting people in their community, including:

• Voluntary and community organisations
• Charity staff and volunteers
• Social prescribers
• Community connectors
• Health and care professionals
• Local authority teams
• Housing providers
• Community hubs
• Faith organisations
• Anyone providing advice, information or signposting

Whether you're supporting one person each week or hundreds each month, having trusted resources at your fingertips can save time and improve outcomes.

A Practical Resource

The Advice First Aid Linktree continues to grow, bringing together useful resources, organisations and information in one place. It is intended to make signposting simpler, reduce duplication and help professionals and volunteers feel more confident when connecting people with the support available across Hull, East Riding and beyond.

Rather than replacing local knowledge, it complements it—making it easier to find the right information when you need it most.

Explore Advice First Aid

Take a look through the resources, bookmark the page and share it with colleagues and volunteers.

Together, we can make sure that people are connected with the right support, at the right time, by the right organisation.

Access Advice First Aid here: https://linktr.ee/AdviceFirstAid

Why it matters

No single organisation can meet every need.

Every day, charities, community groups, social prescribers, healthcare professionals and local authority teams are supporting people whose circumstances extend beyond the services they provide. Knowing who else can help—and making the right referral at the right time—can prevent problems from escalating and ensure people receive the support they need sooner.

Advice First Aid has been developed with exactly this in mind.