ADFAM AIMS - Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services Anaphylaxis Campaign ASFASIC - Association for All Speech-Impaired Children Action Against Allergy Action for Sick Children Action on Pre-Eclampsia (APEC) Action on Smoking & Health (ASH) African-Caribbean Mental Health Association Age Concern Cymru Age Concern England Age Concern Northern Ireland Age Concern Scotland Alanon Family Groups Alateen Alcohol Concern Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Alzheimer's Disease Society Anorexia & Bulimia Eating Disorders Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust Arthritis and Rheumatism Council for Research Association for Brain-Damaged Children Association for Children with Heart Disorders Association for Residential Care Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (ASBAH) Association for Stammerers Association of Continence Advice Association of Glycogen Storage Disease (UK) Ataxia Ataxia-Telangiectasia Self-Help Group Black Carers Support Group Blisslink/Nippers Breast Cancer Care British Acupuncture Council British Agencies for Adoption and Fostering British Allergy Foundation British Association for Counselling British Association for Sexual and Marital Therapy British Association of Counselling (BACS) British Association of Psychotherapists British Brain and Spine Foundation British Colostomy Association British Colostomy Association (London) British Colostomy Association (Wales) British Deaf Association British Diabetic Association British Digestive Foundation British Dyslexia Association British Epilepsy Association British Heart Foundation British Hernia Centre British Homoeopathic Association British Institute of Learning Disabilities British Kidney Patient Association British Limbless Ex-Servicemen Association British Lung Foundation British Organ Donor Society (BODY) British Polio Fellowship British Pregnancy Advisory Service British Red Cross Society British Sjogren's Syndrome Association British Snoring and Sleep Association British Stammering Association British Thoracic Society British Tinnitus Association CLAPA. The Cleft Lip and Palate Association CRY-SIS Cancer Relief MacMillan Fund Cancer BACUP Capability Scotland Carers National Association Central Council for Jewish Community Services Cerebral Palsy Helpline Child Death Helpline Child Growth Foundation Child Poverty Action Group Childhood Connections Childline Children's Liver Disease Foundation Coeliac Society Colon Cancer Concern Community Service Volunteers Compassionate Friends Compassionate friends (for death of a child) Congenital CMV Association Crohn's in Childhood Research Association Cruse - Bereavement Care Cushing's Care Cystic Fibrosis Trust Cystic Hygroma Support Group Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis Support Group Dial UK Disability Alliance Disability Wales Disfigurement Guidance Centre Down's Syndrome Association Dyslexia Institute Dyspraxia Foundation Eating Disorders Association Enable Enuresis Resource & Information Centre Family Heart Association Family Welfare Association Fibromyalgia Support Group Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths Fragile X Society GORD Centre Gamblers' Anonymous Gauchers' Association Gingerbread Guillain-Barre Syndrome Support Group of the UK Haemophilia Society Hairline International - The Alopecia Patients Society Headway Heartburn Hotline Help The Aged Herpes Viruses Association Hodgkin's Disease Association Hospice Information Service at St. Christophers Huntington's Disease Association Hyperactive Children's Support Group Hypothyroidism Support Group IA - Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group Impotence Association Helpline International Glaucoma Association Issue - National Fertility Association La Leche League Leafletline Leukaemia Care Society Lupus UK Lymphoma Association ME Association MIND - National Association for Mental Health Marfan Association UK Marie Curie Cancer Cure Marriage Care Medic Alert Foundation Mencap - Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities (PIMD) Section Meniere's Society Migraine Action Association Miscarriage Association Missing Persons Bureau Monitor Motor Neurone Disease Association Multiple Sclerosis Society of GB and Northern Ireland Muscular Dystrophy Group Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association Myasthenia Gravis Association Myotonic Dystrophy Support Group NSPCC - National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome National Association for the Relief of Paget's Disease (NARPD) National Asthma Campaign National Autistic Society National Back Pain Association National Childbirth Trust National Council for One Parent Families National Deaf Children's Society National Eczema Society National Endometriosis Society National Eye Research Centre National Foster Care Association National Meningitis Trust National Osteoporosis Society National Schizophrenia Fellowship National Society for Epilepsy National Stepfamily Association North East Council on Addictions Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health Northern Ireland Community Addiction Service NutAllergy Network Obsessive Action Parentline Parkinson's Disease Society Patients Association Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Network - Women's Health Positively Women Praeder-Willis Syndrome Association UK Premenstrual Society 'PREMSOC' Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Association Psoriasis Association Psoriatic Arthropathy Alliance Quit RNIB (Royal National Institute for the Blind) RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People) Rape Crisis Centre Raynaud's and Scleroderma Association Registered Nursing Homes Association Relate - National Marriage Guidance Release - The National Drugs and Legal Helpline Resolve - The Vaginismus Support Group Rett Syndrome Association UK Royal Society for Disability & Rehabilitation (RADAR) Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society) SANE (Schizophrenia - A National Emergency) SATFA (Support Around Termination for Abnormality) SPOD - Association to Aid the Sexual and Personal Relationships of People with a Disabilty STEPS - National Association for Children with Lower Limb Abnormalities Samaritans, The Scope (formerly the Spastic Society) Scottish Association for Mental Health Scottish Association for the Deaf Scottish Council on Alcohol Scottish Society for Autistic Children Scottish Women's Aid Seasonal Affective Disorder Association Sense - National Deafblind and Rubella Association Shingles Support Society Sickle Cell Society Society for Environmental Therapy Society of Chiropodists Spinal Injuries Association St John Ambulance St John's Ambulance Association Standing Conference on Drug Abuse (SCODA) Stroke Association TAMBA - Twins and Multiple Births Association TAR - Thrombocytopenia with Absent Radii Support Group TOF - Tracheo-oesophageal fistula Terrence Higgins Trust The Alder Centre Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Tinnitus - RNID Tisserand Aromatherapy Institute Tourette Syndrome (UK) Toxoplasmosis Trust Treacher Collins Family Support Group UK Thalassaemia Society Urostomy Association Usher's Syndrome in the Deaf Community Victim Support Vitiligo Society Voice Care Network UK Wales Council for the Blind Wales Council for the Deaf Wegeners Granulomatosis Society Weight Watchers UK Williams Syndrome/Infantile Hypercalcaemia Foundation Women's Aid Federation for England Women's Health & Reproductive Rights Information Centre Women's Health Concern Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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   Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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</