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| ADFAM |
|
| Telephone |
0171 928 8900 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
National
telephone helpline for families and friends of drug users.
Provides training for those working with drug users. |
|
| Address |
Water
Bridge house |
|
32-36
Lomand Street |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
SE1
0EE |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| AIMS
- Association for
Improvements in the Maternity Services |
|
| Telephone |
01772 615840 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0181 960 5585 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Offers
advice and support to prospective parents. Also supports midwives
as practitioners in their own right. |
|
| Address |
Goose
Green Barn |
|
Moss
House Lane, Much Hoole |
| Town |
Preston |
| County |
Lancashire |
| Postcode |
PR4
4TD |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| ASFASIC
- Association for All
Speech-Impaired Children |
|
| Telephone |
0171 236 6487 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0171 236 3632 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Promotes
interests of young people with speech or language problems. Has
lists of local speech therapy agencies and gives telephone advice. |
|
| Address |
347
Central Markets |
|
Smithfield |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
EC1A
9NH |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Action
Against Allergy |
|
| Telephone |
0181 892 2711 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
Fax 0818 892 4950 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Registered
charity providing information to those suffering various forms of
allergy and to those caring for them. |
|
| Address |
Po
Box 278 |
|
Twickenham |
| Town |
|
| County |
Middlesex |
| Postcode |
TW1
4QQ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Action
for Sick Children |
|
| Telephone |
0171 833 2041 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
Argyle
House |
|
"9-31
Euston Road |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
NW1
2SD |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Action
on Pre-Eclampsia (APEC) |
|
| Telephone |
0181 863 3271 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0181 427 4217 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Helpline |
| Description |
Information
about pre-eclampsia. A trained volunteer will respond to all
calls. Send an SAE for information. |
|
| Address |
31-33
College Road |
| Town |
Harrow |
| County |
Middlesex |
| Postcode |
HA1
1EJ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Action
on Smoking & Health (ASH) |
|
| Telephone |
0171 224 0743 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0171 224 0471 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
16
Fitzharding Street |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
W1H
9PL |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| African-Caribbean
Mental Health Association |
|
| Telephone |
0171 737 3603 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Comprehensive
service for black people with a mental health problem. Offers
telephone advice. Range of specialists including lawyer,
psychotherapist, housing officer and counsellor are available. |
|
| Address |
35-37
Electric Avenue |
|
Brixton |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
SW9
8JP |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Age
Concern Cymru |
|
| Telephone |
01222 371 566 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
4th
Floor, Transport House |
|
1
Cathedral Road |
| Town |
Cardiff |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
CF1
9SD |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Age
Concern England |
|
| Telephone |
0181 679 8000 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Campaigns
and researches age-related issues. Local groups throughout UK.
Help with day centres, meals on wheels, etc. |
|
| Address |
Astral
House |
|
1268
London Road |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
SW16
4ER |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Age
Concern Northern Ireland |
|
| Telephone |
01232 245729 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
3
Lower Crescent |
| Town |
Belfast |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
BT7
1NR |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Age
Concern Scotland |
|
| Telephone |
0131 220 3345 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
Leonard
Small House |
|
113
Rose Street |
| Town |
Edinburgh |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
EH2
3DT |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Alanon
Family Groups Alateen |
|
| Telephone |
0171 403 0888 |
Opening Hours |
General inquiries
and helpline. |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Support
for relatives and friends of alcoholics. Alateen helps teenagers
affected by problem drinkers and offers a 24-hour confidential
helpline. |
|
| Address |
61
Great Dover Street |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
SE1
4YF |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Alcohol
Concern |
|
| Telephone |
0171 928 7377 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
Waterbridge
House |
|
32-36
Loman Street |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
SE1
0AA |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Alcoholics
Anonymous (AA) |
|
| Telephone |
01904 644026 |
Opening Hours |
Head office: 9am
- 5pm |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0171 352 3001 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
London helpline:
10am - 10pm Local numbers in telephone directory |
| Description |
Mutual
support and guidance for those seeking to cope with an alcohol
problem. |
|
| Address |
PO
Box 1 |
|
Stonebow
House, Stonebow |
| Town |
York |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
YO1
2NJ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Alzheimer's
Disease Society |
|
| Telephone |
0171 306 0606 |
Opening Hours |
Office |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0845 3000336 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Helpline 8am 6pm
Mon-Fri |
| Description |
Support
for families, carers and sufferers of this common cause of
dementia. Practical help and information and training for
professionals. Special information pack for GPs. |
|
| Address |
Gordon
House |
|
10
Greencoat Place |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
SW1P
1PH |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Alder
Centre - The |
|
| Telephone |
|
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
A
confidential helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child.
Provides local contacts. |
|
| Address |
Alderhay
Children's Hospital |
|
Eaton
road |
| Town |
Liverpool |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
L12
2AP |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Anorexia
& Bulimia Eating Disorders |
|
| Telephone |
01232 652 739 |
Opening Hours |
9am-5pm |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
24
hour Helpline 01232 652739 |
|
| Address |
22
Ashmount Grove |
| Town |
Belfast |
| County |
County
Antrim. N.Ireland |
| Postcode |
BT4
2FP |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Anaphylaxis
Campaign |
|
| Telephone |
01252 542029 |
Opening Hours |
9am to 5pm |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
01252 377140 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Fax |
| Description |
Promoting
better understanding of anaphylaxis, and supporting sufferers
Website: www.anaphylaxis.org.uk |
|
| Address |
PO Box 149 |
| Town |
Fleet |
| County |
Hampshire |
| Postcode |
GU13 9XU |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Anthony
Nolan Bone Marrow Trust |
|
| Telephone |
0171 284 1234 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Operates
Europe-wide register of potential bone marrow donors. Lifesaving
bone marrow transplants can be offered to leukaemia and aplastic
anaemia sufferers if a match can be found. |
|
| Address |
Unit
2, Heathgate Buildings |
|
75-87
Agincourt Road |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
NW3
2NT |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Arthritis
and Rheumatism Council for Research |
|
| Telephone |
01246 558033 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Raises
money to research causes of rheumatic diseases. Useful patient
leaflets on hip and knee replacements. |
|
| Address |
Copeman
House |
|
St
Mary's Court, St. Mary's Gate |
| Town |
Chesterfield |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
S41
7TD |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Association
for Brain-Damaged Children |
|
| Telephone |
01203 665450 |
Opening Hours |
Mon-Fri: 9am -
6pm |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
01203 581353 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Mon-Fri: 9am -
6pm |
| Description |
Advice
about physiotherapy of different types, short-term respite care,
home visits and support for parents, speech therapy service. |
|
| Address |
Clifton
House |
|
3 St
Paul's Road |
| Town |
Coventry |
| County |
Warks. |
| Postcode |
CV6
5DE |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Association
for Children with Heart Disorders |
|
| Telephone |
01457 833 585 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Support
for families of children with heart disorders. Also campaigns for
improved facilities, diagnosis and treatment. |
|
| Address |
17
Cote Lane |
|
Mossley |
| Town |
Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| County |
Lancs |
| Postcode |
OL5
9DF |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Association
for Residential Care |
|
| Telephone |
01246 555 043 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
ARC
House |
|
Marsden
Street |
| Town |
Chesterfield |
| County |
Derbyshire |
| Postcode |
S40
1JY |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Association
for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (ASBAH) |
|
| Telephone |
01733 555 988 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Team
of trained fieldworkers to support new parents and affected
individuals. Provides welfare services, practical assistance and
information and telephone advice. |
|
| Address |
ASBAH
House |
|
42
Park Road |
| Town |
Peterborough |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
PE1
2UQ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Association
for Stammerers |
|
| Telephone |
0181 983 1003 |
Opening Hours |
(Administration) |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0845 603 2001 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
(Helpline) |
| Description |
Advice
and information about speech therapy and self-help groups for
stammerers. Open meetings, telephone links, and pen-pals network. |
|
| Address |
15
Old Ford Road |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
E2
9PJ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
| Association
of Continence Advice |
|
| Telephone |
0171 820 8113 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Multidisciplinary
group of health care professionals providing information about all
aspects of incontinence. Continence adviser provides telephone
advice and answers letters. |
|
| Address |
Winchester
House |
|
Kennington
Park, Cranmer Rd |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
SW9
6EJ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Association
of Glycogen Storage Disease (UK) |
|
| Telephone |
0161 980 7303 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Support
and advice for carers of children born with this group of
metabolic diseases. |
|
| Address |
9
Lindop Road |
|
Hale |
| Town |
Altrincham |
| County |
Cheshire |
| Postcode |
WA15
9DZ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Ataxia |
|
| Telephone |
01252 702864 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Support,
advice, genetic counselling information and local groups. Ataxia
Telangiectasia Society IACR-Rothamsted, West Common Harpenden
Hertfordshire AL5 2JQ Tel: 01582 760733 |
|
| Address |
Copse
Edge |
|
Thursley
Road |
| Town |
Elstead,
Godalming |
| County |
Surrey |
| Postcode |
GU8
6DJ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Ataxia-Telangiectasia
Self-Help Group |
|
| Telephone |
01582 760733 |
Opening Hours |
9am-5pm |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
Faz 01582 760162 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Fax |
| Description |
This
group provides information and information exchange. Respite care
information and advice, etc. |
|
| Address |
IACR-Rothamsted |
| Town |
Harpenden |
| County |
Herts |
| Postcode |
AL5
2JQ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Black
Carers Support Group |
|
| Telephone |
0121 554 7137 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Provides
information and puts black carers in touch with one another. |
|
| Address |
Annie
Wood Resource Centre |
|
129
Alma Way, Lozells |
| Town |
Birmingham |
| County |
West
Midlands |
| Postcode |
B19
2LS |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Blisslink/Nippers |
|
| Telephone |
0171 831 9393 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Support
and information for parents with babies needing special care,
information and advice about all aspects of fostering, training
material and support. |
|
| Address |
17-21
Emerald Street |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
WC1N
3QL |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Breast
Cancer Care |
|
| Telephone |
0500 245 345 |
Opening Hours |
(Freephone
Helpline) |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0171 384 2984 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
(Administration) |
| Description |
Non-medical
advice and support for women undergoing breast surgery, visits by
volunteers, prosthesis fittings. Also books, leaflets and free
helpline. |
|
| Address |
Kiln
House |
|
210
New Kings Road |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
SW6
4NZ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Acupuncture Council |
|
| Telephone |
0181 964 0222 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Register
of qualified acupuncturists available for £2.50. |
|
| Address |
Park
House |
|
206-208
Latimer Road |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
W10
6RE |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| British
Agencies for Adoption and Fostering |
|
| Telephone |
0171 593 2000 |
Opening Hours |
Office |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0171 593 2001 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Fax |
| Description |
Promotes
high standards in adoption, fostering and childcare, and finds
families for children with special needs. Membership of over 300
medical practitioners. |
|
| Address |
Skyline
House |
|
200
Union Street |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
SE1
OLX |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| British
Allergy Foundation |
|
| Telephone |
0181 303 8525 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0891 516 500 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Helpline Mon-Fri
9am-5pm |
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
Deepdene
House |
|
30
Bellegrove Road |
| Town |
Welling |
| County |
Kent |
| Postcode |
DA16
3PY |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| British
Association for Counselling |
|
| Telephone |
01788
550899 |
Opening
Hours |
9am -
5pm |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
01788
572838 |
Opening
Hours (Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Fax
No 01788 562189 e-mail bac@bac.co.uk web site www.bac.co.uk Fax:
01844 292757 |
|
| Address |
1
Regent Place |
| Town |
Rugby |
| County |
Warwickshire |
| Postcode |
CV21
2PJ |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone
Help Line? |
No |
Local
Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Association for Sexual and Marital Therapy |
|
| Telephone |
|
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
List
of qualified practitioners. |
|
| Address |
PO
Box 63 |
| Town |
Sheffield |
| County |
South
Yorkshire |
| Postcode |
S10
3TS |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Association of Counselling (BACS) |
|
| Telephone |
01788 578328 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
List
of qualified practitioners and advice about low-cost scheme for
counselling. |
|
| Address |
1
Regent Place |
| Town |
Rugby |
| County |
Warks |
| Postcode |
CV21
2PJ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Association of Psychotherapists |
|
| Telephone |
0181 452 9823 |
Opening Hours |
Office |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0181 452 5182 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Fax |
| Description |
Offers
training in adult and child psychotherapy and lists qualified
practitioners. |
|
| Address |
37
Mapesbury Road |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
NW2
4HJ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| British
Brain and Spine Foundation |
|
| Telephone |
0171 404 7777 |
Opening Hours |
(Mon-Fri:
9am-5pm) |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0171 404 6106 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
(Mon-Fri:
9am-5pm) |
| Description |
Raises
funds for research and education projects in the neurosciences.
Publishes information packs on brain tumors and brain haemorrhages. |
|
| Address |
Royal
College of Surgeons |
|
35-43
Lincolns Inn Fields |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
WC2A
3PN |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
Back to Top
| British
Colostomy Association |
|
| Telephone |
01734 391537 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Gives
advice and information to those who have had a colostomy. |
|
| Address |
15
Station Road |
| Town |
Reading |
| County |
Berks |
| Postcode |
RG1
1LG |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Colostomy Association (London) |
|
| Telephone |
0171 2788532 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Gives
advice and information to those who have had a colostomy. |
|
| Address |
26
Harrison Street |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
WC1H
8JG |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Colostomy Association (Wales) |
|
| Telephone |
01633 243722 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Gives
advice and information to those who have had a colostomy. |
|
| Address |
Room
4 |
|
149
Chepstow Road |
| Town |
Newport |
| County |
Gwent |
| Postcode |
NP9
8PE |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| British
Deaf Association |
|
| Telephone |
(01270) 250736 |
Opening Hours |
(voice) |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
(01270) 250743 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
(text) |
| Description |
A
national association run for deaf people by deaf people. Offers
advocacy, case work, education and training. |
|
| Address |
17
Macon Street |
|
Herald
Drive |
| Town |
Crewe |
| County |
Cheshire |
| Postcode |
CW1
6EE |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
Back to Top
| British
Diabetic Association |
|
| Telephone |
0171 323 1531 |
Opening Hours |
Office |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0171 636 6112 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Helpline 9am-5pm |
| Description |
Offers
advice about diabetes care, diet, family weekends, holidays for
children, and literature on all aspects of diabetes. |
|
| Address |
10
Queen Anne Street |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
W1M
OBD |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
Back to Top
| British
Digestive Foundation |
|
| Telephone |
0171 486 0341 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
3 St.
Andrews Place |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
NW1
4LB |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Dyslexia Association |
|
| Telephone |
01734 668 271 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
98
London Road |
| Town |
Reading |
| County |
Berkshire |
| Postcode |
RG1
5AU |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Epilepsy Association |
|
| Telephone |
0113 243 9393 |
Opening Hours |
Head Office |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0800 309030 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Freephone
Helpline |
| Description |
Advice
and information about all aspects of epilepsy. |
|
| Address |
Anstey
House |
|
40
Hanover Square |
| Town |
Leeds |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
LS3
1BE |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
Back to Top
| British
Heart Foundation |
|
| Telephone |
0171 935 0185 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Wide
range of publications, leaflets and local groups. |
|
| Address |
14
Fitzhardinge Street |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
W1H
4DH |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
Back to Top
| British
Hernia Centre |
|
| Telephone |
0181 203 8080 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0181 207 7000 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Helpline |
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
87
Watford Way |
|
Hendon
Central |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
NW4
4RS |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Homoeopathic Association |
|
| Telephone |
0171 935 2163 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
List
of practitioners, including postgraduate doctors, and information
about homoeopathy. |
|
| Address |
27A
Devonshire Street |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
W1N
1RJ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Institute of Learning Disabilities |
|
| Telephone |
01562 850 251 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
Wolverhampton
road |
| Town |
Kidderminster |
| County |
Worcestor |
| Postcode |
DY10
3PP |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Kidney Patient Association |
|
| Telephone |
01420 472 021 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
Oakhanger
Place |
|
Kingsley |
| Town |
Bordon |
| County |
Hants |
| Postcode |
GU35
9JP |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Limbless Ex-Servicemen Association |
|
| Telephone |
0181 590 1124 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
185-187
High Road |
|
Chadwell
Heath |
| Town |
Romford |
| County |
Essex |
| Postcode |
RM6
6NA |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Lung Foundation |
|
| Telephone |
0171 831 5831 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0171 831 5832 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Fax |
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
78
Hatton Garden |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
EC1N
8JR |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Organ Donor Society (BODY) |
|
| Telephone |
01223 893636 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Self-help
and support group for donor recipient and recipient families. |
|
| Address |
Balsham |
| Town |
Cambridge |
| County |
Cambridgeshire |
| Postcode |
CB1
6HE |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Polio Fellowship |
|
| Telephone |
0181 842 1898 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
Ground
Floor, Unit A |
|
Eagle
Office Centre, The Runway |
| Town |
South
Ruislip |
| County |
Middlesex |
| Postcode |
HA4
6SE |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Pregnancy Advisory Service |
|
| Telephone |
0345 304 030 |
Opening Hours |
Helpline |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
Austy
Manor |
|
Wooton
Warren |
| Town |
Solihull |
| County |
West
Midlands |
| Postcode |
B95
6DA |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Red Cross Society |
|
| Telephone |
0171 235 5454 |
Opening Hours |
Head Office |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
9
Grosvenor Street |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
SW1X
7EJ |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Sjogren's Syndrome Association |
|
| Telephone |
0117 9854215 |
Opening Hours |
24-hour
answerphone |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Counselling,
group meetings, information and support for sufferers and their
families. British Sjogrens Syndrome Association 1 Manor Workshops,
West End Nailsea Bristol Avon BS48 4DD Tel: 01275 854215 |
|
| Address |
20
Kingston Way |
|
Nailsea |
| Town |
Bristol |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
BS19
2RA |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Snoring and Sleep Association |
|
| Telephone |
01737 557997 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
01737 556671 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Fax |
| Description |
Information
and advice about sleep apnoea, sleep disturbance and snoring.
Email: admin@britishsnoring.demon .co.uk |
|
| Address |
The
Steps, 1,2,3,5 |
|
How
Lane |
| Town |
Chipstead |
| County |
Surrey |
| Postcode |
CR5
3LT |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Stammering Association |
|
| Telephone |
0181 983 1003 |
Opening Hours |
9am-5pm weekdays |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0845 603 2001 (helpline) |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Helpline hours:
10am-4pm weekdays |
| Description |
The
only national charity to help both children and adults who
stammer. Membership is open to people who stammer, their family,
friends and health care professionals. The Association seeks to
identify and promote effective therapies. |
|
| Address |
15
Old Ford Road |
| Town |
London |
| County |
England |
| Postcode |
E2
9PJ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
Back to Top
| British
Thoracic Society |
|
| Telephone |
0171 486 7766 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
1 St.
Andrews Place |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
NW1
4LB |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| British
Tinnitus Association |
|
| Telephone |
0114 2730122 |
Opening Hours |
9am-5pm |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
Fax 0114 2796222 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Information
and advice.} |
|
| Address |
4th
Floor, White Building |
|
Fitzalan
Square |
| Town |
Sheffield |
| County |
South
Yorkshire |
| Postcode |
S1
2AZ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| CLAPA.
The Cleft Lip and Palate Association |
|
| Telephone |
0171 829 8614 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
A
national organisation for all those concerned about cleft lip and
palate. Aims for better cosmetic effect after surgery, speech
therapy and psychological adjustment. |
|
| Address |
Great
Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children |
|
NHS
Trust, Inst. Of Child Health |
| Town |
Gt
Ormond St. London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
WC1N
3JH |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
Back to Top
| CRY-SIS |
|
| Telephone |
0171 404 5011 |
Opening Hours |
(24-hour helpline) |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Self-help
and support from local counsellors for families with excess
crying, sleepleness and demanding children. |
|
| Address |
BM
CRY-SIS |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
WC1N
3XX |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Cancer
Relief MacMillan Fund |
|
| Telephone |
0171 351 7811 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
Anchor
House |
|
15-19
Britten Street |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
SW3
3TZ |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Cancer
BACUP |
|
| Telephone |
0171 613 2121 |
Opening Hours |
Helpline run by
nurses: Mon-Thurs. 10am- 7pm; Fri 10am-5.30pm. |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0800 181 199 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Information,
practical advice and emotional support for cancer patients; their
families and friends. Cancer counselling service: 0171 696 9000 |
|
| Address |
3
Bath Place |
|
Rivington
Street |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
EC2A
3JR |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Capability
Scotland |
|
| Telephone |
0131 313 5510 |
Opening Hours |
(Helpline:
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
To
maximise potential and opportunities for people with cerebral
palsy. Provides therapy, early education unit and schools. |
|
| Address |
11
Ellersly Road |
| Town |
Edinburgh |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
EH12
6HY |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
Back to Top
| Carers
National Association |
|
| Telephone |
0171 490 8818 |
Opening Hours |
Office |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0345 573 369 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Helpline for
carers only |
| Description |
Advice
and information for carers of the ill, elderly or disabled at
home. Network of branches, self-help groups, information,
including a special package for young carers, newsletter and
access to counselling. |
|
| Address |
20-25
Glasshouse Yard |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
EC1A
4JS |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
Back to Top
| Central
Council for Jewish Community Services |
|
| Telephone |
0181 458 3282 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0181 731 7462 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Fax |
| Description |
Umbrella
organisation of welfare services. |
|
| Address |
17
Highfield Road |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
NW11
9LS |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
Back to Top
| Cerebral
Palsy Helpline |
|
| Telephone |
0800 626 216 |
Opening Hours |
(Helpline)
9am-9pm |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
01908 669941 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
(Administration) |
| Description |
Confidential
information on cerebral palsy and all aspects of disability. |
|
| Address |
PO
Box 833 |
|
Neath
Hill |
| Town |
Milton
Keynes |
| County |
Bucks |
| Postcode |
MK14
6HW |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
Back to Top
| Child
Death Helpline |
|
| Telephone |
0800 282 986 |
Opening Hours |
Mon-Thurs:7pm-10pm
Mon, Wed, Fri:10am-1pm |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
A
confidential helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child.
Provides local contacts. |
|
| Address |
c/o
Bereavement Services Co-ordinator |
|
The
Hospital for Sick Children |
| Town |
Great
Ormond Street, London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
WC1N
3JH |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Child
Growth Foundation |
|
| Telephone |
0181 994 7625 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0181 995 0257 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Support
for parents of children with growth disorders. Also publishes
'Baby Check' , a 90-second checklist to determine whether babies
up to six months old need medical attention, which includes a
rectal thermometer. |
|
| Address |
2
Mayfield Avenue |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
W4
1PW |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
Back to Top
| Child
Poverty Action Group |
|
| Telephone |
0171 253 3406 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
1-5
Bath Street |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
EC1V
9PY |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Childhood
Connections |
|
| Telephone |
01706 712001 |
Opening Hours |
(Administration) |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Help
for adults who were abused as children. |
|
| Address |
3
Fieldhouse Road |
| Town |
Rochdale |
| County |
Lancashire |
| Postcode |
OL12
0AA |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Childline |
|
| Telephone |
0800 1111 |
Opening Hours |
Helpline |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
|
| Town |
|
| County |
|
| Postcode |
|
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Children's
Liver Disease Foundation |
|
| Telephone |
0121 212 3839 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0121 212 4300 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
fax |
| Description |
Leaflets
and advice about children's liver diseases. |
|
| Address |
AXA
Equity & Law House |
|
35-37
Great Charles Street, Queensway |
| Town |
Birmingham |
| County |
West
Midlands |
| Postcode |
B3
3JY |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
Back to Top
| Coeliac
Society |
|
| Telephone |
01494 437278 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Information
and advice, including dietary advice, about this condition of
gluten sensitivity. |
|
| Address |
PO
Box 220 |
| Town |
High
Wycombe |
| County |
Bucks |
| Postcode |
HP11
2HY |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Colon
Cancer Concern |
|
| Telephone |
0171 381 4711 |
Opening Hours |
Helpline |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Information
leaflet about colorectal cancer and secondary liver cancers and
their treatment. |
|
| Address |
4
Rickett Street |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
SW6
1RU |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Community
Service Volunteers |
|
| Telephone |
0171 278 6601 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Young,
full-time volunteers provided to enable those with disabilities to
lead a full and independent life at home or in residential care. |
|
| Address |
237
Pentonville Road |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
N1
9NJ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Compassionate
Friends |
|
| Telephone |
0117 966 5202 |
Opening Hours |
(Administration
tel/fax) |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0117 953 9639 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
(Helpline) |
| Description |
A
network of self-help groups for bereaved parents countrywide.
Telephone counselling and local contacts. |
|
| Address |
53
North Street |
| Town |
Bristol |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
BS3
1EN |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Compassionate
friends (for death of a child) |
|
| Telephone |
0117 953 9639 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
53
North Street |
| Town |
Bristol |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
BS3
1EN |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Congenital
CMV Association |
|
| Telephone |
01743 850055 |
Opening Hours |
Voice/Fax |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Information
and advice for families of children damaged by CMV. |
|
| Address |
69
The Leasowes |
|
Ford |
| Town |
Shrewsbury |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
SY5
9LU |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Crohn's
in Childhood Research Association |
|
| Telephone |
0181 949 6209 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Support
for child sufferers from ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. |
|
| Address |
Parkgate
House |
|
356
West Barnes Lane |
| Town |
Motspur
Park |
| County |
Surrey |
| Postcode |
KT3
6NB |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Cruse
- Bereavement Care |
|
| Telephone |
0181 332 7227 |
Opening Hours |
Mon-Fri 9.30-5.00 |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0181 940 3131 (Youthline) |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Fri. 5pm - 9pm.
Sat. 11am - 6pm |
| Description |
Counselling
for anyone who has been bereaved, practical advice and social
contacts. |
|
| Address |
126
Sheen Road |
| Town |
Richmond |
| County |
Surrey |
| Postcode |
TW9
1UR |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Cushing's
Care |
|
| Telephone |
01772 690680 |
Opening Hours |
Voice/Fax |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Advice
for steroid-induced Cushing's syndrome or adrenal tumours causing
Cushing's disease. Information and telephone contact with other
affected families. |
|
| Address |
Meadows |
|
Woodplumpton
Village |
| Town |
Preston |
| County |
Lancs |
| Postcode |
PR4
OLJ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Cystic
Fibrosis Trust |
|
| Telephone |
0181 464 7211 |
Opening Hours |
(Mon-Fri:
9am-5pm) |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Funds
research into prevention and treatment, provides literature and
support to affected families and patients. Local self-help groups. |
|
| Address |
11
London Road |
| Town |
Bromley |
| County |
Kent |
| Postcode |
BR1
1BY |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Cystic
Hygroma Support Group |
|
| Telephone |
01293 885901 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Information
and links between families about this congenital benign
proliferation of lymphatic tissue causing mass on neck or lower
face. The group has photos of the good results achieved by
surgery. |
|
| Address |
Villa
Fontana |
|
Church
Road |
| Town |
Worth,
Crawley |
| County |
West
Sussex |
| Postcode |
RH10
7RS |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Dermatomyositis
and Polymyositis Support Group |
|
| Telephone |
01703 449708 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Help
and support for patients and relatives with this connective tissue
disorder. |
|
| Address |
146
Newtown Road |
|
Woolston |
| Town |
Southampton |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
SO19
9HR |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
Back to Top
| Dial
UK |
|
| Telephone |
01302 310 123 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
Park
Lodge, St Catherines Hospital |
|
Tickhill
Road |
| Town |
Doncaster |
| County |
S
Yorks. |
| Postcode |
DN4
8QN |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Disability
Alliance |
|
| Telephone |
0171 247 8776 |
Opening Hours |
(Administration)
Mon, Wed 2pm-4pm |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0171 247 8763 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
(Soclal Security
Helpline) |
| Description |
Information
and advice about social security benefits for people with
disabilities. |
|
| Address |
88-94
Wentworth Street |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
E1
7SA |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Disability
Wales |
|
| Telephone |
01222 887 325 |
Opening Hours |
Fax 01222 888 702 |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0800 731 6282 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Helpline |
| Description |
Runs
mobile information service and access committee for Wales.
Represents interests of disabled people in Wales. Email: info@dwac.demon.co.uk |
|
| Address |
Llys
Ifor |
|
Crescent
Road |
| Town |
Caerphilly |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
CF83 |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
Back to Top
| Disfigurement
Guidance Centre |
|
| Telephone |
01334 839084 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Laser
treatment for children within the NHS where possible. Skin laser
directory free to GPs on request. |
|
| Address |
PO
Box 7 |
| Town |
Cupar |
| County |
Fife |
| Postcode |
KY15
4PS |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
Back to Top
| Down's
Syndrome Association |
|
| Telephone |
0181 682 4001 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Information,
advice and practical support, telephone advice and group meetings
about Down's syndrome. |
|
| Address |
155
Mitcham Road |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
SW17
9PG |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
Back to Top
| Dyslexia
Institute |
|
| Telephone |
01784 463851 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
National
network of 25 centres offering advice, teaching and assessment. |
|
| Address |
133
Gresham Road |
| Town |
Staines |
| County |
Middlesex |
| Postcode |
TW18
2AJ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Dyspraxia
Foundation |
|
| Telephone |
01462 454986 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Information
and support for sufferers of dyspraxia and their relatives. |
|
| Address |
8
West Alley |
| Town |
Hitchin |
| County |
Herts |
| Postcode |
SG5
1EG |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Eating
Disorders Association |
|
| Telephone |
01603 621414 |
Opening Hours |
adult helpline |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
01603 765050 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
youth helpline |
| Description |
Information
and support for those suffering from anorexia and bulimia. Admin
office: Tel 01603 619090 |
|
| Address |
First
Floor, Wensum House |
|
103
Prince of Wales Road |
| Town |
Norwich |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
NR1
1DW |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
Back to Top
| Enable |
|
| Telephone |
0141 226 4541 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Deals
with all aspects of care of people with learning disabilities in
Scotland |
|
| Address |
6th
Floor |
|
7
Buchanan Street |
| Town |
Glasgow |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
G1
3HL |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
Back to Top
| Enuresis
Resource & Information Centre |
|
| Telephone |
0117 960 3060 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0117 960 0401 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Fax |
| Description |
Email:
106142.1477@compuserve.com |
|
| Address |
34
Old School House |
|
Britannia
Road, Kingswood |
| Town |
Bristol |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
BS15
8DB |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Family
Heart Association |
|
| Telephone |
01628 628 638 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Literature
for GPs and patients, free loan of cholesterol testing equipment
to GPs, 24-hour cholesterol and diet helpline, medical and
nutritional advice about lipids. |
|
| Address |
7
North Road |
| Town |
Maidenhead |
| County |
Berks |
| Postcode |
SL6
1PL |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Family
Welfare Association |
|
| Telephone |
0171 254 6251 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
501-505
Kingsland Road |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
E8
4AU |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Fibromyalgia
Support Group |
|
| Telephone |
0161 483 3155 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Information
and support for patients with this chronic condition causing
widespread pain and fatigue, including booklets on how to cope.
Fibromyalgia Support Group 5, Grisedale Place Morecambe Lancashire
LA3 2EU Tel: 01524 859109 |
|
| Address |
8
Rochester Grove |
|
Hazel
Grove |
| Town |
Stockport |
| County |
Cheshire |
| Postcode |
SK7
4JD |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Foundation
for the Study of Infant Deaths |
|
| Telephone |
0171 235 1721 |
Opening Hours |
24 Hour helpline |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0171 235 0965 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Office |
| Description |
Round-the-clock
support for parents or others affected by the sudden, unexplained
death of a baby. Leaflets available on request. |
|
| Address |
14
Halkin Street |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
SW1X
7DP |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Fragile
X Society |
|
| Telephone |
01424 813 147 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Help
and support for families of children affected with this common
inherited form of mental handicap. Fragile X Society The 53
Winchelsea Lane Hastings East Sussex TN35 4LG Tel: 01424 813147 |
|
| Address |
53
Winchelsea Lane |
| Town |
Hastings |
| County |
East
Sussex |
| Postcode |
TN35
4LG |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| GORD
Centre |
|
| Telephone |
0171 486 1515 |
Opening Hours |
9am - 5pm |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
Fax 0171 935 4984 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
E-mail:
enquiries@gordcentre.org. Information leaflet and advice
available. |
|
| Address |
32
Nottingham Place |
| Town |
LONDON |
| County |
- |
| Postcode |
W1M
3FD |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Gamblers'
Anonymous |
|
| Telephone |
0171 384 3040 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Help
for gamblers to stop gambling and rebuild their lives. Gam-Anon
for families and young GA for 15-19 year olds. Runs 24-hour
telephone advice service. |
|
| Address |
PO
Box 88 |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
SW10
OEU |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Gauchers'
Association |
|
| Telephone |
0171 433 1121 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Support
and advice about this inherited metabolic condition. Web address:
http://www.gaucher.org.uk |
|
| Address |
25
West Cottages |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
NW6
1RJ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Gingerbread |
|
| Telephone |
0171 336 8183 |
Opening Hours |
(Office) |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0171 336 8184 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
(Advice Line) |
| Description |
Self-help
association for one-parent families. |
|
| Address |
16-17
Clerkenwell Road |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
EC1R
0AA |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Guillain-Barre
Syndrome Support Group of the UK |
|
| Telephone |
01529 304 615 |
Opening Hours |
Offices |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0800 374 803 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Helpline |
| Description |
Support,
counselling, advice and literature about this neurological
condition. |
|
| Address |
Lincolnshire
County Council Offices |
|
Eastgate |
| Town |
Sleaford |
| County |
Lincolnshire |
| Postcode |
NG34
7EB |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Haemophilia
Society |
|
| Telephone |
0171 380 0600 |
Opening Hours |
Office |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0171 387 8220 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Fax |
| Description |
Advice
and support for people with haemophilia and their families, and
for those with HIV contracted through contaminated blood
concentrates used in treatment. |
|
| Address |
3rd
Floor Chesterfield House |
|
385
Euston Road |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
NW1
3AU |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Hairline
International - The Alopecia Patients Society |
|
| Telephone |
01564 775281 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Helps
people who lose their hair for any reason. Information on wigs and
hairpieces, current treatments and research. Hairline
International 39 St. Johns Close Knowle Solihull West Midlands B93 0NN
Tel: 01564 775281 |
|
| Address |
Lyon's
Court |
|
1668
High Street |
| Town |
Knowle |
| County |
West
Midlands |
| Postcode |
B93
OLY |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Headway |
|
| Telephone |
0115 924 0800 |
Opening Hours |
General Enquiries |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0115 958 4446 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Fax |
| Description |
Help
and support for people with head injuries. |
|
| Address |
4
King Edward Court |
|
King
Edward Street |
| Town |
Nottingham |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
NG1
1EW |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Heartburn
Hotline |
|
| Telephone |
0800 55 6611 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Telephone
helpline; users can order a booklet for further information. |
|
| Address |
|
| Town |
|
| County |
|
| Postcode |
|
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Help
The Aged |
|
| Telephone |
0171 253 0253 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
|
|
| Address |
1 St.
James' Walk |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
EC1R
0BE |
|
| Information? |
No |
Publications? |
No |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Herpes
Viruses Association |
|
| Telephone |
0171 607 9661 |
Opening Hours |
(Administration)
10am-8pm |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
Fax 01442 87348 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
(for Helpline) |
| Description |
Information
about facial and genital herpes simplex and shingles.} |
|
| Address |
41
North Road |
| Town |
LONDON |
| County |
- |
| Postcode |
N7
9DP |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Hodgkin's
Disease Association |
|
| Telephone |
01844 291479 |
Opening Hours |
(Administration) |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
01844 291500 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
(for Helpline:
9am-10pm every day) |
| Description |
Information,
support and advice about treatment, including chemotherapy and
radiotherapy, and prognosis. |
|
| Address |
PO
Box 275 |
|
Haddenham |
| Town |
Aylesbury |
| County |
Bucks |
| Postcode |
HP17
8JJ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Hospice
Information Service at St. Christophers |
|
| Telephone |
0181 778 9252 |
Opening Hours |
|
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
0181 776 9345 |
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
Fax |
| Description |
Information
about hospices in UK and Eire, including inpatient units, home
care teams and hospital support teams. Publishes directory of
hospice services. |
|
| Address |
51-59
Lawrie Park Road |
|
Sydenham |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
SE26
6DZ |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
No |
Local Network? |
No |
| Funds
Research? |
No |
Runs
Campaigns? |
No |
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| Huntington's
Disease Association |
|
| Telephone |
0171 223 7000 |
Opening Hours |
(for Inquiries) |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Personal
support and advice for those affected, their families and
professionals involved in their care. Information about welfare
benefits, respite care and holiday care. |
|
| Address |
108
Battersea High Street |
| Town |
London |
| County |
|
| Postcode |
SW11
3HP |
|
| Information? |
Yes |
Publications? |
Yes |
| Telephone Help
Line? |
Yes |
Local Network? |
Yes |
| Funds
Research? |
Yes |
Runs
Campaigns? |
Yes |
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| Hyperactive
Children's Support Group |
|
| Telephone |
01903 725 182 |
Opening Hours |
(from
10am-3.30pm) |
| Telephone
(Alternative) |
|
Opening Hours
(Alternative) |
|
| Description |
Advice
and information about diets for hyperactivity and allergy.
Hyperactive Childrens Support Group (HACSG) 63 Arundel Rd
Littlehampton West Sussex BN17 7DE Tel: 01903 725182} |
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