Action For Victims Of Medical Accidents

Bank Chambers
1, London Road
Forest Hill
London SE23 3TP

Tel: (020) 8686 8333

Action For Victims Of Medical Accidents

ADFAM National

Waterbridge House
32-36, Loman Street
London
SE! 0EE

Tel: (020) 7928 8900
Fax: 020 7928 8923

Web Site: www.adfam.gov.uk

Helpline for the families and friends of drug users. Will listen, give support, provide information, & respect confidentiality.   

Available Mon , Wed , Thur , and 
Fri 10-5: Tues 10-6-45

AFASIC Overcoming Speech Impairments

50-52 Great Sutton Street
London
EC1V 0DJ


Tel: (020) 7841 8900
Fax: 020 7251 2834

Email: info@afasic.org.uk
 Web Site: www.afasic.org.uk

Afasic was founded in 1968 as a parent-led organisation to help children and young people with speech and language impairments and their families. It provides information for parents - and professionals - and produces a range of publications. Members meet in local groups in many areas of the UK.

Al Anon /Alateen

61, Dover Street
Southwark
London
SE1 4YF

Tel: (020) 7403 0888

Web Site: www.al-anon.org

To help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Similarly, Alateen is our recovery program for young people. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members

Alcoholics Anonymous

PO Box 1
Stonebow House
York
YO1 7NJ

Tel: (0845) 769 7555

Web Site: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

 we are self-supporting through our own contributions. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Alexander Rose Debt Management Ltd

The Dovecote
Castle Bromwich Hall
Chester Road
Caste Bromwich
Birmingham

Tel: (0870) 077 7077

Alexander Rose Debt Management Ltd

Alzheimer's Society

Gordon House
10, Greencoat Place
London
SW1P 1PH

Tel: (020) 7306 0606
Fax 020 7306 0808

Email info@alzheimers.org.uk
Web Site: www.alzheimers.org.uk

The Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading care and research charity for people with all forms of dementia and their carers.

Anorchidism Support Group (ASG)

P O Box 3025
Romford
Essex
RM3 8GX


Tel: (01708) 372597

Email: asg.uk@virgin.net
Web Site: www.asg.com

The Anorchidism Support Group is based in England, and was formed in 1995 to serve and support any person, or, families of boy's, with congenital (or acquired) absence of the testes. We provide a means of networking with affected families as well as education and information. We have members not only here in the UK but also in America, & Australia. We also provide assistance to families of children with undescended testes.

Anti-Natal Results & Choices

73-75, Charlotte Street
London
W1P 1LB


Tel: (020) 7631 0285
Helpline (020) 7631 0285

Web Site: www.wellbeing.org.uk

For over 35 years, WellBeing has been foremost in the UK in raising money to support pioneering medical and scientific research into obstetric and gynaecological health. Originally known as Birthright, the charity, is responsible for helping to save the lives of thousands of women and their babies; as well as improving the quality of life for many more.

Arthritic Association

1st Floor Suite
2, Hyde Gardens
Eastbourne
BN21 4PN

Tel: (020) 7491 0233
Fax: (01) 323 639793

Email: The Arthritic Association
Web Site: www.arthriticassociation.org.uk

The Arthritic Association is a charitable organization, which aims to relieve the suffering and pain of arthritis by natural methods.

Arthritis Care

18, Stephenson Way
Londow
NW1 2HD


Tel: (020) 7916 1500
Fax: (020) 7380 6500

Web Site: www.arthritiscare.org.uk

Arthritis Care is the UK’s largest voluntary organisation working with and for people with arthritis. We aim to empower people to take control of their arthritis and their lives.

Arthritis Research Campaign

Copeman House
St Mary's Ct
St Mary's Gate
Chesterfield
S41 7TD

Tel: (01246) 558033
Fax: (01246) 558007

Email: Info@arc.org.uk
Web Site: www.arc.org.uk

The Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC), founded in 1936, raises funds to promote medical research into the cause, treatment and cure of arthritic conditions: to educate medical students, doctors and allied healthcare professionals about arthritis and to provide information to people affected by arthritis and to the general public.

Association For Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus

ASBAH House
42, Park Road
Peterborough
PE1 2UQ

Tel: (01733) 555988
Fax: 01733 555985

email: postmaster@asbah.org
Web Site: www.asbah.org

Every year in the UK, there are up to 1200 pregnancies affected by neural tube defects ie SB and anencephaly. About 9 out of 10 families make the very difficult decision to terminate their pregnancy. ASBAH specialist advisers will give all the information on the disabilities that the parents need but never assist with the decision. Whatever choice the parents make, ASBAH will support them through this traumatic time.

BackCare

16, Elmtree Road
Teddington
TW11 8ST

Tel: (020) 8977 5474

Email: info@backcare.org.uk
Web Site: www.backpain.org

BackCare is a UK Charity which helps people manage and prevent back pain by providing advice, promoting self help, encouraging debate and funding scientific research into better back care. BackCare's self management programme, called Think_Back has helped many people with long term back pain.

Blind Business Association Charitable Trust

The Old School House
School Lane
Buckingam
MK18 1HB

Tel: (01280) 813267

Email: info@bbact.org.uk
Web Site: www.bbact.org.uk

The Blind Business Association Charitable Trust was founded in 1994 to promote self-employment for Visually Impaired People (VIP's). We assist by making grants to blind and partially sighted people starting their own business, to help with the purchase of essential equipment and materials; also for education and training. In some cases grants will be made to existing businesses to aid expansion or provide specialised equipment not otherwise available.

Bliss

2nd Floor
89, ALbert Embankment
London
SE1 7TP

Tel: (020) 7820 9471

Bliss

Action Line

Tel: (0845) 730 4030

Web Site: www.bpas.org

BPAS Supports Reproductive Choice By advocating and providing high quality affordable service for those who wish to prevent an unplanned pregnancy with contraception or end one by abortion.

Breast Cancer Care

Information & Support
Kiln House
210, New Kings Road
London
SW6 4NZ

Tel: (0808) 800 6000
Fax 020 7384 3387

E-mail bcc@breastcancercare.org.uk
Web Site: www.breastcancercare.org.uk

Breast Cancer Care is a national organisation offering support and information to those affected by breast cancer. Our free, confidential services are delivered by health care professionals and trained volunteers. Services include a national helpline, website, publications and practical and emotional support on a one-to-one or group basis.

British Dyslexia Association

98, London Road
Reading
RG1 5AU


Tel: (0118) 966 8271
Fax: 0118 935 1927

E-mail: info@dyslexiahelp-bda.demon.co.uk.
Web Site: www.bda-dyslexia.org.uk

• To raise awareness of numeracy and dyslexia in the business world.
• To remove the stigma associated with them.
• To raise awareness of the current solutions
• To work with the business community to develop improved solutions.

British Epilepsy Association

New Anstey House
Gateway Drive
Yeadon
Leeds
LS19 7XY

Tel: (0808) 800 5050
Office: (0113) 210 8800

Email: helpline@bea.org.uk
Web Site: www.epilepsy.org.uk

One in 130 people in the UK has epilepsy - around 420,000 - making it the second most common neurological condition after migraine. In the past, when little was understood about epilepsy, those of us with it often faced quite a bit of prejudice. Thankfully these attitudes are changing in the UK. However, we may still come across those who try to limit our opportunities in life through fear or lack of knowledge.

14, Fitzhardinge Street
London
W1H 4DH

Tel: (020) 7935 0785
Fax 020 7486 5820

Web Site: www.bhf.org.uk

The aim of the British Heart Foundation is to play a leading role in the fight against heart disease so that it is no longer a major cause of disability and premature death.

British Humanist Association

47, Theobald's Road
London
WC1X 8SP


Tel: 020 7430 0908
Fax: 020 7430 1271

Email:  info@humanism.org.uk
Web Site: www.humanism.org.uk

BHA exists to support and represent people who seek to live good and responsible lives without religious or superstitious beliefs.

The British Humanist Association promotes rationality, emotional maturity, morality and creativity. BHA is a unique watchdog and lobby organisation on the widest range of issues with ethical implications - from sex education to living wills.

Broadcasting Standards Commission

7, The Sanctuary
London
SW1P 3JS


Telephone:020 7808 1000
Fax:020 7233 0397

Email:bsc@bsc.org.uk
Web Site: www.bsc.org.uk

Cancer BACUP

3, Bath Place
Ribington Street
London
EC2A 3DR

Tel: (0808) 800 1234
Fax: +44 (0)20 7696 9002

Web Site:  www.cancerbacup.org.uk

Cancer Information
Providing high quality and up to date information, practical advice and support for cancer patients and their families since October 1985

Cancer Support Service
Free cancer information service staffed by qualified and experienced cancer nurses who help over 50,000 cancer patients and their families by telephone, letter and email·

11, The Cornmarket
Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 8GB

Tel: 01794 830300
Fax: 01794 518133

Email: info@cancercaresociety.org
Web Site: www.cancercaresociety.org

To provide free, confidential counselling, emotional support and practical help for anyone whose life is affected by cancer.

Support - To ensure that anyone whose life is affected by cancer receives the support they require and to maintain this support for as long as it is needed

Cancer Link

11-21, Northdown Street
London
N1 9BN

Tel: (0808) 808 0000

Web Site: www.cancerlink.org

Cancer touches almost everyone and each individual will experience it in their own personal way

At Cancerlink we focus on th9ose living with Cancer. Our aim is to bring people together to share their experiences and gain practical and emotional support

Careline

Counselling
Tel: (020) 8514 1177

Administration
Tel: (020) 8514 5444

Careline

Carers National Association

20-25, Glasshouse Yard
London
EC1A 4JT

Tel: (020) 7490 8818

General Information
Tel: (0845) 757 3369

Email: info@ukcarers.org
Web Site: www.carersuk.demon.co.uk

Carers looks after family, partners or friends in need of help because they are ill, frail or have a disability. The care they provide is unpaid

Child Line

Tel: (0800) 1111

Web Site: www.childline.org.uk

ChildLine is the UK's free, 24-hour helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger.

If you want to talk to someone, call ChildLine free on 0800 1111. The lines can be busy so please keep trying.

Childrens Head Injury Trust

Care Of Neuro-Surgery
Radcliffe Infirmary
Woodstock Road
Oxford
Ox2 6HE

Tel: (01865) 224786

Web Site: www.oxfordshire.co.uk

Childrens Head Injury Trust

Clef Lip & Palette Association

235-237, Finchley Road
London
NW3 6LS

Tel: (020) 7431 0033

Clef Lip & Palette Association

Compassionate Friends

9-30am - 10-30pm
North Street
Bristol
BS3 1EN

Tel: (0117) 953 9639

Office: (0117) 966 5202

Grief support after the death of a child. The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to  assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive.

Contact A Friend

170, Tottenham Court Road
London
W1P 0HA


Tel: (020) 7383 3555

Contact A Friend

Cosmetic Surgery Helpline

Tel: (0161) 449 0438

Cosmetic Surgery Helpline

Cot Death Helpline

24 Hour
14, Halkin Street
London
SW1X 7DP

Tel: (020) 7235 1721

e-mail fsid@dial.pipex.com

Helpline for people with concerns about cot death and bereaved families. Produces a range of publications.

Cot Death Research

117, High Street
Worle
Weston Super Mare
BS22 0HB

Tel: (07768) 525525

Administration
(01934) 510230

Web site: www.sids.org.uk

When a baby dies suddenly and unexpectedly, the death is a terrible shock and can be one of the most distressing events that can ever happen.

The web site listed contains a number of pages that you might find helpful, some you may want to read now, and others you may wish to return to later.

Cruse-Bereavement Care

Cruse House
126, Sheen Road
Richmond
TW9 1UR

Tel: (020) 8332 7227

Cruse-Bereavement Care

Cry-Sis Support Group

BM Cry-Sis 
London
WC1N 3XX

Tel: (020) 7404 5011


Web Site: www.breastfeeding.co.uk

Cry-Sis Support Group

Cystic Fibosis Trust

11, London Road
Bromley
BR1 1BY

Tel: (020) 8464 7211

Cystic Fibosis Trust

Diabetes UK Care Line

10, Queen Anne's Street
London
W1M 0BD

Tel: (020) 7636 6112

Diabetes UK Care Line

Dial - A - Law

The Law Society Of Scotland
26, Drumsheugh Gardens
Edinburgh
EH37YR

Tel: (0870) 545 5554

Dial - A - Law

Disabled Living Foundation

380-384, Harrow Road 
Westminister
London
W9 2HU

Tel: (0870) 603 9177

Web Site: www.dlf.org.uk

As a national UK Charity it is our vision to provide the best possible choice for people who use equipment to live a more independent life.

Down's Heart Group

17, Cantilupe Close
Eaton Bray
Dunstable
LU6 2EA

Tel: (01525) 220379

Down's Heart Group

Down's Syndrome Association

155, Mitcham Road
London
SW17 9PG

Tel: (0208) 8682 4001
Fax: 020 8682 4012

Web Site: www.dsa-uk.com

The Down's Syndrome Association is a membership led and driven organisation, open to anyone who wishes to join. Full membership which confersvoting rights, is open to parents, adults with Down's syndrome and their carers. Associate membership is open to grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters and godparents. Affiliate membership is open to all professionals, (Doctors, Nurses, Speech& Language Therapists etc.) and schools, colleges and organisations. 

Drinkline Alcohol Helpline For England & Wales

Information Line

Tel: (020) 7306 0606

Drinkline is a national alcohol helpline providing counselling, support, advice and information. Calls to the service are charged at local rates. Recorded alcohol information line is available 24 hours on freephone 0500 801802

Eating Disorder Association

1st Floor 
Wensom House
103, Prince Of Wales Road
NR1 1DW

Tel: (01606) 621414

e-mail info@edauk.com
Web Site: www.edauk.com

EDA operates a telephone Helpline for people with an eating disorder, their family, friends, and professionals, along with a Youthline that offers information, help and support for young people aged 18 years and under.

EDA also provides a Network of Self Help and Support Groups, Postal and Telephone Contacts who offer support to those affected by eating disorders, throughout the UK.

ELF

Elimination of Leukaemia Fund

17, Venetian Road
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RR

Tel: (020) 7737 4141

Web Site Link: www.man.ac.uk

The Elimination of Leukaemia Fund (ELF) offers suitably qualified medical and nursing staff the opportunity to visit other departments, or attend conferences/meetings in the UK or overseas, to facilitate development of their practice.

Energy Watch

Tel: (0800) 887777

Energy Watch

Environment Agency

General Enquiry Line
9.00am - 5.00pm Week days
Tel: (0845) 933 3111

24 Hour Flood Call
Dial & Listen
Tel: (0845) 988 1188

24 Hour Emergency Hotline
To Report All Environmental Incidents
Tel; (0800) 807060

Environment Agency

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