Latest News & Events News Merry Christmas from HDS From everyone at HDS we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Office closed for Christmas Please note that over the festive period, the HDS office will be closed from Thursday 22 December and will reopen on Thursday 5 January. Counselling service closure for Christmas Please note that our counselling services will be closed from Thursday 22 December until Monday 2 January. If you or someone you know requires urgent help over this period, click here for a list of organisations who can provide this. You may also be interested in: Counselling services Urgent help Contact us Manage Cookie Preferences