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 Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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   Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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 Back to Top 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} Address 71 Whyke Lane Town Chichester County West Sussex Postcode PO19 2LD Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Hypothyroidism Support Group Telephone 01942 874 740 Opening Hours 5pm-7pm Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Reassurance by letter or telephone to adults and children with too little thyroid hormone. Address 47 Crawford Avenue Tyldesley Town Manchester County Postcode M29 8ET Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top IA - Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group Telephone 01623 628 099 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Mutual support group to help people who have had their colon removed. Hospital and home visiting, local members' meetings, exhibitions of equipment, input into stoma care clinics. Address Amblehurst House PO Box 23 Town Mansfield County Notts Postcode NG18 4TT Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Impotence Association Helpline Telephone 0181 767 7791 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Advice and counselling service Address Wandsworth Town London County Postcode SW17 7TL Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top International Glaucoma Association Telephone 0171 737 3265 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) 0171 346 5929 Opening Hours (Alternative) Fax Description Leaflet, advice and help for sufferers (enclose large S.A.E.) Address King's College Hospital Denmark Hill Town London County Postcode SE5 9RS Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Issue - National Fertility Association Telephone 01922 722 888 Opening Hours (Mon-Thurs:9am-4.30pm) (Fri: 9am-4pm) Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Help, information and support for infertile couples. Address 114 Lichfield Street Town Walsall County W. Midlands Postcode WS1 1SZ Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top La Leche League Telephone 01279 506 238 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Help and information for women wanting to breast-feed their babies. Counsellors available. Address 43 Thorley Park Road Town Bishop's Stortford County Hertfordshire Postcode CM23 3NG Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Leafletline Telephone 01787 881165 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) 0541 545 500 Opening Hours (Alternative) Information line Description Series of leaflets about aspects of occupational health including ergonomics at work, VDUs, lighting, and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. Address Health and Safety Executive Books PO Box 1999 Town Sudbury County Suffolk Postcode CO10 6FS Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Leukaemia Care Society Telephone 01392 464 848 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Aims to help leukaemia patients and those with related diseases by offering support, hospital visits and companionship. Leukaemia Care Society The 14 Kingfisher Court Vennybridge Pinhoe Exeter Devon EX 4 8JN Tel: 01392 464848 Address 14 Kingfisher Court Vennybridge, Pinhoe Town Exeter County Postcode EX4 8JN Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Lupus UK Telephone 01708 731 251 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Newsletters and list of self-help groups. Factsheets on varied presentation of lupus and three books for sale. Address St. James House Eastern Road Town Romford County Essex Postcode RM1 3MH Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Lymphoma Association Telephone 01844 291479 Opening Hours 9am - 5pm Telephone (Alternative) Helpline 01844 291500 Opening Hours (Alternative) Helpline 10am to 8pm Description The Lymphoma Assoc. provides information, emotional support and advice to patients with Hodgkin's disease (HD) and non Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). The Association provides a range of free publications, e.g. booklet on lymphomas; videos to loan; leaflets; etc; telephone links with those with experience of lymphoma; national network of groups covering England, Scotland and Wales, contactable through the Helpline. 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 Back to Top ME Association Telephone 013756 42466 Opening Hours Administration Telephone (Alternative) 01375 361013 Opening Hours (Alternative) Information Description Information and support as well as lists of sympathetic specialists and clinics for sufferrers of ME Address Stanhope House High Street Town Stamford-le-Hope County Essex Postcode SS17 0HA Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top MIND - National Association for Mental Health Telephone 0181 519 2122 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Support for people in mental distress and their families. Advice, campaigns and local services. Legal advice. More than 200 local groups in England and Wales. Address 15-19 Broadway Stratford Town London County Postcode E15 4BQ Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Marfan Association UK Telephone 01252 810 472 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Information and support for those affected by this syndrome and their families. Support network, regional meetings, factsheet, emergency card, booklets and newsletter. Puts parents of affected children in touch with others. Address Rochester House 5 Aldershot Road Town Fleet County Hampshire Postcode GU13 9NG Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Marie Curie Cancer Cure Telephone 0171 235 3325 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Address 28 Belgrave Square Town London County Postcode SW1X 8QG Information? No Publications? No Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Marriage Care Telephone 0171 371 1341 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) 0345 573 921 Opening Hours (Alternative) Helpline Description Marriage counselling, education and preparation for marriage, help with fertility, psychosexual problems and natural family planning. Address Clitherow House 1 Blythe Mews, Blythe Road Town London County Postcode W14 ONW Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Medic Alert Foundation Telephone 0171 833 3034 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) 0800 581420 Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Bracelet or necklet identification jewellery for range of patients, including those on insulin, steroids, etc. Life membership fee of £30 includes bracelet or necklet. Address 1 Bridge Wharf 156 Caledonian Road Town London County Postcode N1 9UU Information? Yes Publications? No Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? Yes Mencap - Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities (PIMD) Section Telephone 0161 998 4161 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Caters for people with profound intellectual and physical disabilities. Offers a wide range of services. Address Piper Hill School 200 Yew Tree Lane Town Northenden, Manchester County Postcode M23 OFF Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Meniere's Society Telephone 01483 740597 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Fax: 01483 755441 Opening Hours (Alternative) Minicom: 01483 771207 Description Provides support for Meniere's sufferers (and like conditions). Encourages research. E-mail: info@menieres-uk.demon.co.uk Address 98 Maybury Road Town Woking County Surrey Postcode GU21 5HX Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Migraine Action Association Telephone 01932 352468 Opening Hours 9.30am - 4.30pm Helpline/answerphone Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Funds research into causes and treatments. Provides information and support for sufferers. Formerly known as the British Migraine Association. Address 178a High Road Byfleet Town West Byfleet County Surrey Postcode KT14 7ED Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? No Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Miscarriage Association Telephone 01924 200799 Opening Hours (General inquiries and local contacts) Telephone (Alternative) 01926 843223 Opening Hours (Alternative) (for cervical stitch network) Description Support given by a woman or couple with personal experience of miscarriage. Works to improve management and understanding of miscarriage in hospitals and community. Also network of women who have had ectopic pregnancies. Address c/o Clayton Hospital Northgate Town Wakefield County West Yorkshire Postcode WF1 3JS Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Missing Persons Bureau Telephone 0181 392 2000 Opening Hours (24 hours, answerphone) Telephone (Alternative) 0500 700700 Opening Hours (Alternative) (24 hours, answerphone) Description Helps to trace a missing person, providing help and support for families. Offers publicity, advice and information.} Address Roebuck House 284-286 Upper Richmond Road West Town London County Postcode SW14 7JE Information? Yes Publications? No Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Monitor Telephone 01962 856 066 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Funds research into causes of motor neurone disease, helpline run in office hours, group meetings, counselling, and therapy groups providing treatment and advice. Address 59 Western Road Town Winchester County Hampshire Postcode FO22 5AH Information? Yes Publications? No Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Motor Neurone Disease Association Telephone 01604 250 505 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) 01604 624 726 Opening Hours (Alternative) Fax Description Address 10-15 Notre Dame Mews Town Northampton County Northamptonshire Postcode NN1 2BG Information? No Publications? No Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Multiple Sclerosis Society of GB and Northern Ireland Telephone 0171 736 6267 (Administration) Opening Hours 0171-371 8000 (Helpline for general guidance on benefits and services) Telephone (Alternative) 0171 222 3123 (Counselling London 24 hrs) Opening Hours (Alternative) 0121-476 4229 (Counselling, Midlands; 10am-11pm) Description Wide range of help and support given to MS sufferers and carers. 01232 644914 - Helpline, Northern Ireland (9am-5pm) 0131-226 6573 - Counselling, Scotland (10am-11pm) Address 25 Effie Road Town London County Postcode SW6 1EE Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Muscular Dystrophy Group Telephone 0171 720 8055 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Address 7-11 Prescott Place Town London County Postcode SW4 6BS Information? No Publications? No Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association Telephone 01375 642466 Opening Hours 10am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 4pm Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Address 4 Corringham Road Town Stanford-le-Hope County Essex Postcode SS17 0HA Information? No Publications? No Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Myasthenia Gravis Association Telephone 01332 290 219 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) 0800 91 99 22 Opening Hours (Alternative) Helpline Description Free information pack for doctors or patients and their families. Address Keynes House, Chester Park Alfreton Road Town Derby County Postcode DE21 4AS Information? Yes Publications? No Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Myotonic Dystrophy Support Group Telephone 0115 987 0080 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Support, counselling and information Address 175A Carlton Hill Carlton Town Nottingham County Postcode NG4 1GN Information? Yes Publications? No Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top NSPCC - National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Telephone 0171 825 2500 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) 0800 800 500 Opening Hours (Alternative) 24 hour Helpline Description Aims to prevent all forms of child abuse. Network of child protection teams around the country, helps parents, runs therapeutic and community playgroups, 24-hour helpline service. Address 42 Curtain Road Town London County Postcode EC2A 3NH Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society Telephone 0171 235 9585 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Support and advice about this form of rheumatism. Free guidebook for patients. Address 3 Grosvenor Crescent Town London County Postcode SW1X 7ER Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease Telephone 01727 844296 Opening Hours Helpline Mon-Thur 10am -1pm Telephone (Alternative) 01727 830038 Opening Hours (Alternative) Administration Description Advice for patients and families affected by colitis or Crohn's disease. More than 50 local groups. Medical meetings, information leaflets, welfare fund. Address 4 Beaumont House Sutton Road Town St Albans County Herts Postcode AL1 5HH Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome Telephone 01732 741 709 Opening Hours Information Line Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Self-help group for premenstrual and postnatal depression and tension, offering advice, information and local contacts. Address PO Box 72 Town Sevenoaks County Kent Postcode TN13 1XQ Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top National Association for the Relief of Paget's Disease (NARPD) Telephone 0161 707 9225 Opening Hours Voice/Fax Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Information and advice about this bone disorder. Address 1 Church Road Eccles Town Manchester County Postcode M30 0DL Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top National Asthma Campaign Telephone 0171 226 2260 Opening Hours Office Telephone (Alternative) 0345 010203 Opening Hours (Alternative) Helpline Mon-Fri 9am-7pm Description Advice and help to asthmatics. Address Providence House Providence Place Town London County Postcode N1 ONT Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top National Autistic Society Telephone 0171 833 2299 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) 0171 833 9666 Opening Hours (Alternative) Fax Description Information about resources and treatment options available for children and adults with autism, runs special schools and centres, and organises group meetings. Address 393 City Road Town London County Postcode EC1V 1NE Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top National Back Pain Association Telephone 0181 977 5474 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Educates people about looking after their backs, supports research into back pain and organises group meetings. Address 16 Elmtree Road Town Teddington County Middlesex Postcode TW11 8ST Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top National Childbirth Trust Telephone 0181 992 8637 Opening Hours Enquiries, Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Runs antenatal classes (fee charged), breastfeeding counsellors, network of local postnatal groups. Address Alexandra House Oldham Terrace Town Acton County London Postcode W3 6NH Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top National Council for One Parent Families Telephone 0171 428 5400 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description NW5 2LX Address 255 Kentish Town Road Town County London Postcode Information? No Publications? No Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top National Deaf Children's Society Telephone 0171 250 0123 (Helpline) Opening Hours Mon-Fri 10am - 5pm. Tues 5pm - 7pm Telephone (Alternative) 0171 251 5020 Opening Hours (Alternative) Fax Description Counselling, advice and information on all aspects of childhood deafness - congenital or acquired. Email: ndcs@ndcs.org.uk Address 15 Dufferin Street Town London County Postcode EC1Y 8PD Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top National Eczema Society Telephone 0171 388 4097 Opening Hours Office Telephone (Alternative) 0171 388 5882 Fax Opening Hours (Alternative) 24 Hour recorded information line 0990 118877 Description Support and advice for eczema sufferers and their families. Local contacts, factsheets, information about Chinese herbal remedies. Address 163 Eversholt Street Town London County Postcode NW1 1BU Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top National Endometriosis Society Telephone 0171 222 2776 Opening Hours (Helpline) Telephone (Alternative) 0171 222 2781 Opening Hours (Alternative) (Administration) Description Information and support for women with endometriosis, their families and friends. Telephone network and pen-pal scheme. Address 50 Westminster Palace Gardens 1-7 Artillery Row Town London County Postcode SW1P 1RL Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top National Eye Research Centre Telephone 0117 920 0024 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Address Bristol Eye Hospital Lower Maudlin Street Town Bristol County Postcode BS1 2LX Information? No Publications? No Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top National Foster Care Association Telephone 0171 828 6266 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Information and advice about all aspects of fostering, training material and support for local foster groups round the country. Address Leonard House 5-7 Marshalsea Road Town London County Postcode SE1 1EP Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top National Meningitis Trust Telephone 01453 751738 Opening Hours Information Telephone (Alternative) 01453 753588 Opening Hours (Alternative) Fax Description Information, support and financial help for meningitis sufferers and their families. Promotes Hib vaccine and greater awareness of early signs of meningitis. Address Fern House Bath Road Town Stroud County Gloucs Postcode GL5 3TJ Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? No Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top National Osteoporosis Society Telephone 01761 471 771 Opening Hours (Administartion) Telephone (Alternative) 01761 472 721 Opening Hours (Alternative) (Helpline) Description Advice about osteoporosis, diet sheets including calcium-rich foods, and information about hormone replacement therapy. Address PO Box 10 Radstock Town Bath County Postcode BA3 3YB Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top National Schizophrenia Fellowship Telephone 0181 547 3937 Opening Hours (for Administration) Telephone (Alternative) 0181 974 6814 Opening Hours (Alternative) (Advice service: 10am-3pm) Description National network of support groups for schizophrenics and their families. Address 28 Castle Street Town Kingston Upon Thames County Surrey Postcode KT1 1SS Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top National Society for Epilepsy Telephone 01494 601300 Opening Hours Helpline Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Fax: 01494 871927 Address Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy Chalfont St Peter Town Gerrards Cross County Bucks Postcode SL9 0RJ Information? Yes Publications? No Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top National Stepfamily Association Telephone 0171 209 2460 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Self-help discussion groups throughout the UK. Can put stepfamilies in touch with one another. Emergency helpline and telephone counselling. Address Chapel House 18 Hatton Place Town London County Postcode EC1N 8RU Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top North East Council on Addictions Telephone 0191 234 3486 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Free and confidential service to help people trying to overcome benzodiazepine addiction. Address Philipson House 5 Philipson Street, Walker Town Newcastle upon Tyne County Postcode NE6 4EN Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health Telephone 01232 328 474 Opening Hours (for Administration) Telephone (Alternative) 01232 237 937 Opening Hours (Alternative) (Advice line: Mon-Fri 2pm-4pm. Tues: 6pm-8pm) Description Information and advice on all aspects of mental illness and health in Northern Ireland. Address 80 University Street Town Belfast County Postcode BT7 1HE Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Northern Ireland Community Addiction Service Telephone 01232 664 434 Opening Hours (Helpline: Mon-Fri 8.45 am-5 pm Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Support and advice, plus information on safe and sensible levels of drinking. Address 40 Elmwood Avenue Town Belfast County Postcode BT9 6AZ Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Nutallergy Network Telephone 01784 488538 Opening Hours 9am to 5pm Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Support and information for Nut Allergy Sufferers Web Site: www.nutallergy.net  Address 58 High Street, Town Wraysbury County Postcode TW19 5DB Information? Yes Publications? No Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Obsessive Action Telephone 0171 226 4000 Opening Hours 9am -5pm Telephone (Alternative) 0171 345 9464 (fax) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description A charity that aims to support patients suffering Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and increase awareness of OCD. The organisation also supports patients with Body Dysmorphia Disorder. It is also in touch with a network of self-help groups. Address Obsessive Action Aberdeen Centre Town town County London Postcode N5 2EA Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Parentline Telephone 01702 559 900 Opening Hours (Helpline) 13 regional helplines Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Umbrella organisation of helf-help groups for parents under stress, workers provide a listening ear, use basic counselling skills, offer non-directive suggestions in order to help parents and carers to find their own solutions. Address Endway house The Endway Town Hadleigh County Essex Postcode SS7 2AN Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Parkinson's Disease Society Telephone 0171 383 3513 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Helps patients and relatives of sufferers from Parkinson's disease. Funds research, 200 local groups through UK. Address 22 Upper Woburn Place Town London County Postcode WC1H ORA Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Patients Association Telephone 0181 981 5676 Opening Hours (Mon-Fri: 9.30am-5.30pm) Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Represents patients' interests to government, professional bodies and all organisations involved in health matters. Offers advice to patients but does not take on individual cases. Address 18 Victoria Park Square Bethnal Green Town London County Postcode E2 9PF Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? No Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Network - Women's Health Telephone 0171 251 6580 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Information and advice about PID. Allows sufferers to share experiences, identifies sympathetic doctors and hospitals, and organises meetings. Telephone support contacts. Address 52 Featherstone Street Town London County Postcode EC1Y 8RT Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Positively Women Telephone 0171 713 0444 Opening Hours (Administration) Telephone (Alternative) 0171 713 0222 Opening Hours (Alternative) (Service and Helpline) Description Support groups for HIV-positive women. Leaflet about risks of pregnancy and childbirth if either partner is positive. Other leaflets about prevention, positive blood tests for HIV and drug abuse. Address 347-349 City Road Town London County Postcode EC1V 1LR Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Praeder-Willis Syndrome Association UK Telephone 01483 724784 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Help for carers and parents of children with this syndrome which causes learning difficulties, appetite disturbance and hypogonadism in boys. Address 2 Wheatsheaf Close Horsell Town Woking County Surrey Postcode GU21 4BP Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Premenstrual Society 'PREMSOC' Telephone 01932 872 560 Opening Hours 11am-6pm Mon-Fri Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description The aims of the Society are to give information and support to individual PMS sufferers, provide educational courses on PMS and help individuals and organisations aiming to start self-help groups. Address Premsoc PO Box 429 Town ADDLESTONE County Surrey Postcode KT15 1DZ Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Association Telephone 01327 860299 Opening Hours 9am -1pm Telephone (Alternative) 01327 860242 (fax) Opening Hours (Alternative) answerphone out-of-hours Description An organisation that seeks to promote and encourage research into progressive supranuclear palsy, a neuro-degenerative disease affecting the brain stem for which there is currently no cure. The Association also acts a support group for sufferers and their families Address The Old Rectory Wappenham Town nr Towcester County Northamptonshire Postcode NN12 8SQ Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Psoriasis Association Telephone 01604 711129 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Patient leaflets, advice and three journals a year. Address 7 Milton Street Town Northampton County Postcode NN2 7JG Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Psoriatic Arthropathy Alliance Telephone 01923 672837 Opening Hours 9am - 5pm Telephone (Alternative) Fax 01923 672837 Opening Hours (Alternative) Description E-Mail; office@paalliance.org Website: http://www.paalliance.org The Psoriatic Arthropathy Alliance is a national charity dedicated to raising awareness and helping people with psoriatic arthritis and its associated skin disorder psoriasis. For further information write to the office in St Albans and enclose a S.A.E. Address Psoriatic Arthropathy Alliance PO Box 111 Town St Albans County Herts Postcode AL2 3JQ Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Quit Telephone 0800 002200 Opening Hours (Daily: 9.30am-5.30pm) Telephone (Alternative) 0171 388 5775 Opening Hours (Alternative) (Administration) Description Help and information for those who want to stop smoking. Address Victory House 170 Tottenham Court Road Town London County Postcode W1P OHA Information? Yes Publications? No Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top RNIB (Royal National Institute for the Blind) Telephone 0171 388 1266 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Employment services, training, education, careers, braille books and music, telephone advice and information for the blind or partially sighted. Address 224-228 Great Portland Street Town London County Postcode W1N 6AA Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People) Telephone 0171 387 8033 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Full range of services for the deaf or hearing-impaired, including a directory of services, counselling and information. Royal National Institute for Deaf People South East Regional Office 39, Store St London WC1E 7DB Tel: 0171 916 4144 Address 105 Gower Street Town London County Postcode WC1E 6AH Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Rape Crisis Centre Telephone 0171 837 1600 Opening Hours (24-hour service) Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description 24-hour counselling, medical and legal help for victims. Information on court and medical procedures. Will accompany victim to court. Address PO Box 69 Town London County Postcode WCLX 9NJ Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Raynaud's and Scleroderma Association Telephone 01270 872 776 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Aims to improve communication between doctors and patients and put sufferers in touch with one another. Address 112 Crewe Road Town Alsager County Cheshire Postcode ST7 2JA Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Registered Nursing Homes Association Telephone 0121 454 2511 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Annual reference book of all nursing homes and acts as a trade association for nursing home owners. Address Calthorpe House Hadley Road, Edgbaston Town Birmingham County Postcode B16 8QY Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Relate - National Marriage Guidance Telephone 01788 573 241 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Co-ordinates the activities of local marriage guidance centres, counselling couples in all relationships. Address Herbert Gray College Little Church Street Town Rugby County Warks Postcode CV21 3AP Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Release - The National Drugs and Legal Helpline Telephone 0171 729 9904 Opening Hours Advice: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Telephone (Alternative) 0171 603 8654 Opening Hours (Alternative) Emergencies 6pm-10am Description Information, counselling and advice on drug problems, drug-related legal problems and criminal legal emergencies for drug users and their families, and professionals working in related fields. Address 388 Old Street Town London County Postcode EC1V 9LT Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Resolve - The Vaginismus Support Group Telephone Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Puts sufferers in touch with other sufferers via letters. Leaflets, book and directory. Address PO Box 820 Town London County Postcode N10 3AW Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Rett Syndrome Association UK Telephone 01684 833 357 Opening Hours (Helpline) Telephone (Alternative) 0181 361 5161 Opening Hours (Alternative) (Administration) Description Support and friendship for families and carers of children with this syndrome. Lists of clinics with own medical advisers. Address 113 Friern Barnet Road Town London County Postcode N11 3EU Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Royal Society for Disability & Rehabilitation (RADAR) Telephone 0171 250 3222 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Address Unit 12, City Forum 250 City Road Town London County Postcode EC1V 8AF Information? No Publications? No Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) Telephone 0121 248 2000 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Address 353 Bristol Road Edgbaston Park Town Edgbaston, Birmingham County West Midlands Postcode B5 75T Information? No Publications? No Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society) Telephone 0171 436 7940 Opening Hours (Office) Telephone (Alternative) 0171 436 5881 Opening Hours (Alternative) (Helpline) Description Information and a national support network for parents who have lost a baby through stillbirth or neonatal death. Address 28 Portland Place Town London County Postcode W1N 4DE Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top SANE (Schizophrenia - A National Emergency) Telephone 0171 375 1002 Opening Hours (Administration: 9am-5.30pm) Telephone (Alternative) 0345 678000 Opening Hours (Alternative) (Daily: 2pm-Midnight) Helpline Description A fund-raising and campaigning organisation which supports research into schizophrenia, promoting better services for sufferers, and a greater public awareness of their problems. Address 1st Floor, Cityside House, 40 Alder Street Town London County Postcode E1 1EE Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? No Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top SATFA (Support Around Termination for Abnormality) Telephone 0171 631 0285 Opening Hours (Helpline) Telephone (Alternative) 0171 631 0280 Opening Hours (Alternative) (Administration) Description Support and information for parents waiting for results orf prenatal testing or having just been told their baby has an abnormality. The SATFA parents handbook discusses practical and psychological issues and can be given to parents at the time of diagnosis. Helpline, individual befrienders and local groups. Address 73 Charlotte Street Town London County Postcode W1P 1LB Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top SPOD - Association to Aid the Sexual and Personal Relationships of People with a Disabilty Telephone 0171 607 8851 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Information and advice to aid sexual and personal relationships of people with a disability. Can put people in touch with a local counsellor. Address 286 Camden Road Town London County Postcode N7 OBJ Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top STEPS - National Association for Children with Lower Limb Abnormalities Telephone 01925 757 525 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Promotes local self-help groups and individual parent contacts. Address 15 Statham Close Town Lymm County Cheshire Postcode WA13 9NN Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Samaritans, The Telephone 01753 532 713 Opening Hours (Administration) Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Support for all those in distress; 184 branches open 24 hours a day. Telephone directories list local branches. Address 10 The Grove Town Slough County Berks Postcode SL1 1QP Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Scope (formerly the Spastic Society) Telephone 0171 636 5202 Opening Hours (Administration) Telephone (Alternative) 01800 626216 Opening Hours (Alternative) (Helpline: Mon-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat-Sun 2pm-6pm) Description Range of services for people with cerebral palsy and their families. Schools, colleges, residential care information and careers advice. More than 200 local groups. Address 12 Park Crescent Town London County Postcode W1N 4EQ Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Scottish Association for Mental Health Telephone 0141 568 7000 (Office) Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) 0141 568 7001 (Fax) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Independent voluntary organisation dealing with all aspects of mental illness and health in Scotland. Address Head Office, Cumbrae House 15 Carlton Court Town Glasgow County Postcode G5 9JP Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Scottish Association for the Deaf Telephone 0131 557 0591 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Co-ordinates work of all statutory and voluntary agencies in Scotland working for hearing-impaired people, and maintains register. Address Moray House, Inst. Of Education Holyrood Road Town Edinburgh County Postcode EH8 8AQ Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Scottish Council on Alcohol Telephone 0141 333 9677 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Network of local councils on alcohol. Promotes safe and sensible levels on drinking. Address 137-145 Sauchiehall Street Town Glasgow County Postcode G2 3EW Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Scottish Society for Autistic Children Telephone 0131 665 6659 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Promotes care and interests of children suffering from infantile or childhood autism, and their families. Provides an educational establishment, residential care, counselling and group meetings. Address 21b North High St Town Musselburgh County Midlothian Postcode EH21 6JA Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Scottish Women's Aid Telephone 0131 221 0401 Opening Hours (Administration: 10am-1pm) Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Information, support and refuge for abused women and their children via a network of 37 local groups throughout Scotland. Address 12 Torphichen St Town Edinburgh County Midlothian Postcode EH 3 8JQ Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Seasonal Affective Disorder Association Telephone 0181 969 7028 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Help and information for sufferers of this form of depression related to lack of sunlight. Lightbox hire scheme, penfriends, helpline. Address PO Box 989 Town London County Postcode SW7 2PZ Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Sense - National Deafblind and Rubella Association Telephone 0171 272 7774 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Information, advice and support. Address 11-13 Clifton Terrace Finsbury Park Town London County Postcode N4 3SR Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Shingles Support Society Telephone 0171 607 9661 Opening Hours 10am - 8pm Telephone (Alternative) Helpline 0171 609 9061 Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Note: Minicom V for the deaf or hard of hearing: 0171 607 9661. Medical treatment and self-help advice re post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) following shingles. Early treatment results in a greater likelihood of eliminating it. Send SAE (and donation) for 18 page pack. 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? No Back to Top Sickle Cell Society Telephone 0181 961 7795 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) 0181 961 4006 Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Information on sickle-cell disease and trait, information pack available. Address 54 Station Road Town London County Postcode NW10 4UA Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Society for Environmental Therapy Telephone 01473 723552 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Group of doctors, health professionals and lay people with an interest in dietary and environmental contribution to ill-health and food-related diseases. Address c/o Mrs Davidson 521 Foxhall Road Town Ipswich County Suffolk Postcode IP3 8LW Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Society of Chiropodists Telephone 0171 486 3381 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description List of state-registered chiropodists. Address 53 Welbeck Street Town London County Postcode W1M 7HE Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Spinal Injuries Association Telephone 0181 444 2121 Opening Hours (General: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm) Telephone (Alternative) 0181 883 4296 Opening Hours (Alternative) (Counselling) Description Includes an information service, welfare service and care attendant agency. Assist those with a disability to get back to ordinary life. Address 76 St James' Lane Town London County Postcode N10 3DF Information? Yes Publications? No Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top St John Ambulance Telephone 0171 235 5231 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Address 1 Grosvenor Crescent Town London County Postcode SW1X 7EF Information? No Publications? No Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top St John's Ambulance Association Telephone 0171 235 5231 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Trains members of the public in first aid, childcare, hygiene, etc. Cadet courses for eight to 16 year olds. Address 1 Grosvenor Crescent Town London County Postcode SW1X 7EF Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Standing Conference on Drug Abuse (SCODA) Telephone 0171 928 9500 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Address Waterbridge House 32-36 Loman Street Town London County Postcode SE1 0EE Information? No Publications? No Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Stroke Association Telephone 0171 490 7999 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Aims to combat strokes, offers practical help for stroke sufferers and their families, regional stroke centres. Address Stroke House Whitecross Street Town London County Postcode EC1Y 8JJ Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top TAMBA - Twins and Multiple Births Association Telephone 0151 348 0020 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) 01732 868000 Opening Hours (Alternative) (Helpline) Description Aims to inform, help and support parents of twins, triplets or more. Increases awareness of problems among public and health professionals. Address PO Box 30 Little Sutton Town South Wirral County Postcode L66 1TH Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top TAR - Thrombocytopenia with Absent Radii Support Group Telephone 0191 371 0055 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Support and information for parents. Address 13 Friarside Witton, Gilbert Town Durham County Postcode DH7 6RY Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top TOF - Tracheo-oesophageal fistula Telephone 0115 940 0694 Opening Hours 9am - 5pm Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Support and information for parents of children born with tracheo-oesophageal fistula and/or oesophageal atresia. Arranges groups of six to eight families to correspond with one another. Telephone information on Monday to Thursday mornings and 24-hour answerphone.} Address St Georges Centre 91 Victoria Road Town Netherfield County Notts Postcode NG4 2NN Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Terrence Higgins Trust Telephone 0171 831 0330 Opening Hours (Administration) Telephone (Alternative) 0171 242 1010 Opening Hours (Alternative) (Helpline) Description Help and support for HIV-positive people. Support groups and one-to-one befriending programme known as 'Buddy'. Address 52-54 Grays Inn Road Town London County Postcode WC1X 8JU Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Telephone 01626 852 980 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Patient information, advice and a newsletter for those with exopthalmos or other thyroid-related eye problems. Address 34 Fore St Town Chudleigh County Devon Postcode TQ13 0HX Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Tinnitus - RNID Telephone 0345 090210 Opening Hours Mon-Fri 10am-3pm Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Advice about tinnitus due to inner-ear damage, often from noise or ageing. Information about masking devices, and ways of overcoming tinnitus, such as relaxation therapy. Address Royal National Institute for Deaf People Castle Cavendish Works, Norton Street Town Radford County Nottingham Postcode NG7 5PN Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Tisserand Aromatherapy Institute Telephone 01273 206640 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Offers full-time and part-time courses in aromatherapy. Can recommend practitioners over the phone. Publishes a journal. The training school is in London. 23-31 Beavor Lane W6 9AP Address 65 Church Road Town Hove County East Sussex Postcode BN3 2BD Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Tourette Syndrome (UK) Telephone 01892 669151 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Support and information for parents and carers of children with this condition involving behavioural disturbance with characteristic swearing and outbursts. Register of interested specialists. Booklets for doctors and teachers. Address 1st Floor Offices, Old Bank Chambers London Road Town Crowborough County East Sussex Postcode TN6 2TT Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Toxoplasmosis Trust Telephone 0171 713 0661 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Education about risks of this parasitic infection to the fetus, supports those affected and provides information to health professionals. Employs a fieldworker. Address 61-71 Collier Street Town London County Postcode N1 9BE Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Treacher Collins Family Support Group Telephone 01603 433736 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Support, information and advice about this congenital form of cleft palate and associated problems. Address 114 Vincent Road Thorpe Hamlet Town Norwich County Norfolk Postcode NR1 4HH Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top UK Thalassaemia Society Telephone 0181 882 0011 Opening Hours Office Telephone (Alternative) 0800 7311 109 Opening Hours (Alternative) Helpline Description Counselling groups for carriers, affected individuals and families. Address 19 The Broadway Southgate Circus Town London County Postcode N14 6PH Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Urostomy Association Telephone 01245 224 294 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Support for people who have or need a urinary diversion or ileal conduit. Members will visit patients before and after operations. Address Buckland Beaumont Park Town Danbury County Essex Postcode CM3 4DE Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Usher's Syndrome in the Deaf Community Telephone 0121 456 1564 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Progressive loss of vision in some congenitally deaf people. Offers support and information to those affected and their families. Address National Deafblind & Rubella Association The Princess Royal Centre, 4 Church Rd Town Edgbaston, Birmingham County WestMidlands Postcode B15 3TD Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Victim Support Telephone 0171 735 9166 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) 0845 3030 900 Opening Hours (Alternative) Helpline Mon-Fri 9am-9pm Sat/Sun 9am-7pm Description Offers practical information, advice and emotional support. Address Cranmer House 39 Brixton Road Town London County Postcode SW9 6DZ Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Vitiligo Society Telephone 0171 388 8905 Opening Hours Office Telephone (Alternative) 0171 388 0487 Opening Hours (Alternative) Fax Description Provides information and leaflets. Address 19 Fitzroy Square Town London County Postcode W1P 5HQ Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Voice Care Network UK Telephone 01926 864000 Opening Hours 9am -5pm Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description A charity disseminating information on vocal health. It also provides practical voice workshops for teachers and professionals. Address 29 Southbank Road Town Kenilworth County Warwickshire Postcode CV8 1LA Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Wales Council for the Blind Telephone 01222 473 954 Opening Hours Office Telephone (Alternative) 01222 455 710 Opening Hours (Alternative) Fax Description Promotes welfare of the blind and partially sighted. Address Shand House 20 Newport Road Town Cardiff County Postcode CF2 1DB Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Wales Council for the Deaf Telephone 01443 485 687 Opening Hours Office Telephone (Alternative) 01443 408 555 Opening Hours (Alternative) Fax Description Offers advice on all aspects of hearing difficulties. Address Glenview House Courthouse Street Town Pontypridd County Postcode CF37 1JY Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Wegeners Granulomatosis Society Telephone 01928 563243 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description A relatively rare form of arthritis causing vasculitis and immunodeficiency. Blood test (ANCA) now available. Treatment with chemotherapy and steroids. Address c/o Mr Tom Clay, Hillside 30 Main Street, Halton Village Town Runcorn County Cheshire Postcode WA7 2AN Information? Yes Publications? No Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Weight Watchers UK Telephone 01628 777 077 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) 0345 123 000 Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Group therapy to aid weight loss. Magazine, leaflets and local group meetings. Address Kidwells Park House Kidwells Park Drive Town Maidenhead County Berks Postcode SL6 8YT Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? Yes Back to Top Williams Syndrome/Infantile Hypercalcaemia Foundation Telephone 01279 427214 Opening Hours Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Register of children affected with this congenital syndrome. Information, support and advice for parents and carers. Address 37 Mulberry Green Town Old Harlow County Essex Postcode CM17 OEY Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? Yes Funds Research? Yes Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Women's Aid Federation for England Telephone 0117 944 4411 Opening Hours (Helpline: Mon-Fri 10.30am-4pm and 7-10pm) Telephone (Alternative) 0345 023468 Opening Hours (Alternative) (National Helpline) Description Telephone advice line for support and referral to refuges for abused women. Leaflets and literature about domestic violence. Address PO Box 391 Town Bristol County Avon Postcode BS99 7WS Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Women's Health & Reproductive Rights Information Centre Telephone 0171 251 6333 Opening Hours Administration Telephone (Alternative) 0171 251 6580 Opening Hours (Alternative) Helpline Description Fax: 0171 608 0928 Address 52 Featherstone Street Town LONDON County county Postcode EC1Y 8RT Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? No Local Network? Yes Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No Back to Top Women's Health Concern Telephone 0181 780 3007 Opening Hours (Helpline and office) Telephone (Alternative) Opening Hours (Alternative) Description Advice for women with gynaecological problems and other health queries. Offers professional counselling service and runs study days. Address 93-99 Upper Richmond Road Town London County Postcode SW15 2TG Information? Yes Publications? Yes Telephone Help Line? Yes Local Network? No Funds Research? No Runs Campaigns? No