Counselling Services and Charities
This is a collection of support services that may be useful. If you see any errors or have suggestions for additional organisations please email (link on contact page).
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Action for Sick Children 36 Jacksons Edge Road, Disley, Stockport SK12 2JL Freephone: 0800 0744519 http://www.actionforsickchildren.org/ |
| For over 40 years Action for Sick Children have championed the cause of sick children, involving Children and Young People in the Planning and Provision of Healthcare.
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Alzheimer's Research Trust The Stables, Station Road, Great Shelford Cambridge CB22 5LR Telephone: 01223 843899 Fax: 01223 843325 |
| The Alzheimer's Research Trust is funding world-class research to find ways to cure, prevent or treat Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. We also provide free information on dementia and the treatments available.
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Age Concern National Number 0208 679 8000 High Wycombe 01494 535890 Aylesbury 01296 431127 |
| The UK's largest charity working with and for older people.
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Helpline Mon~Fri 9~5: 0800 634 9494 Bereavement Advice Centre Ryon Hill House, Ryon Hill Park Warwick Road, Stratford upon Avon CV37 0UX |
| A not for profit organisation established in response to requests from funeral directors, registrars and hospital bereavement officers. We provide a single contact number to help with the practical issues of what to do when someone dies.
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UKOBIS 32 Bond House, Bond Street Wolverhampton, WV2 4AS Tel: 0870 116 1325 |
| Bereavement Information aim to provide comprehensive independent practical help and guidance about what to do when someone has passed away - and for planning ahead to make the inevitable easier for your family and friends.
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| The Bereavement Register is a service with one simple aim: To reduce the amount of direct mail to those who have died.
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BrakeCare helpline for road crash victims: 01484 421611 PO Box 548, Huddersfield HD1 2XZ Tel: 01484 559909 Fax: 01484 559983 Email: brake@brake.org.uk |
| To prevent death and injury on the roads through education of all road users and campaigning for Government improvements to road safety.
To care for people who are bereaved or affected by serious injury in a road crash through support services, including a helpline and literature distributed through police officers.
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BODY Balsham Cambridge CB1 6DL Tel: 01223 893636 Email: body@argonet.co.uk |
| This site covers topics on organ donation and transplantation, both in the UK and Worldwide.
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Campaign Against Drinking and Driving Helpline: 0845 124 5542 PO Box 62, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 3YY E-mail: cadd@scard.org.uk |
| Campaign Against Drinking and Driving (CADD)
provide support to the families of victims killed or injured by drunk and/or drugged drivers. To provide victims of drink/drugged drivers with emotional and practical support, advice and information. |
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Carers UK 20 Great Dover Street London SE1 4LX T: 020 7378 4999 F: 020 7378 9781 www.carersuk.org/ |
| The voice of carers who provide unpaid care by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, friend or partner.
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Email: info@cdiff-support.co.uk |
| The site gives documentation and information on helping to prevent transmission of Clostridium difficile or CDF/cdf'. Also many links to further explanations of the condition. |
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Child Bereavement Charity Support & Information Service The Saunderton Estate Wycombe Road Saunderton Buckinghamshire HP14 4BF Tel: 01494 568900 www.childbereavement.org.uk |
| The charity provides support and information to all affected by the death of a baby or child or when children are bereaved and accessible training for the professionals who work with these families and children.
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The Circulation Foundation 35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields London WC2A 3PE T: 020 7304 4779 E: info@circulationfoundation.org.uk W: www.circulationfoundation.org.uk |
| Pioneering research into the causes, prevention and treatment of vascular disease. Support and information for vascular disease patients and their families. |
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The CAB |
| The service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice from nearly 3,400 locations. |
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Colostomy Association 2 London Court East Street Reading RG1 4QL Tel: 0118 939 1537 www.colostomyassociation.org.uk/ |
| Dedicated to colostomates, their families and their carers
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Compassionate Friends |
| The Compassionate Friends is an organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding, support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children. We also offer support, advice and information to other relatives, friends and professionals who are helping the family. |
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Counselling Directory Customer Service Team: |
Counselling Directory lists counsellors and psychotherapists If you're in need of support, search their network to be connected with a professional counsellor or psychotherapist. |
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Cruse Bereavement Care |
| Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. The organisation provides counselling and support. It offers information, advice, education and training services. |
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Cardiac Risk in the Young CRY, Unit 7, Epsom Downs Metro Centre, Waterfield, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5LR Helpline: 01737 363 222 Email: cry@c-r-y.org.uk |
| CRY was founded in 1995 to raise awareness of conditions that can lead to Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD); Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS, SADS |
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Deceased Preference Service Helpline: 0800 068 44 33 |
| The Deceased Preference Service is a free service to help you stop unwelcome post addressed to your deceased loved one, and to assist companies in combating criminal fraud which may be committed in the name of the deceased. |
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24hr Helpline 0207 235 1721 |
Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths, working to prevent sudden deaths and promote health. FSID funds research, supports bereaved families and promotes safe baby care advice. |
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Help the Hospices Hospice House 34-44 Britannia Street London WC1X 9JG Tel: 020 7520 8222 www.helpthehospices.org.uk |
| The national charity for hospice care. If you are a patient, carer or have an interest in hospice and palliative care explore this site for information, support and more on how to get involved. |
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Institute of Family Therapy 24-32 Stephenson Way London NW1 2HX Tel: 020 7391 9150 |
| Since its inception in 1977, the Institute has established a national and international reputation for its work and become the largest family therapy organisation in the UK |
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Children with Leukaemia F: 020 7404 3666 |
| The UK's leading charity dedicated to fighting Britain's biggest childhood cancer. For more than 20 years, we have been helping children affected by leukaemia. We fund research into causes and treatments, support families through welfare programmes and campaign on their behalf. | |
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Life Blood |
Lifeblood, the Thrombosis Charity, provides detailed information about all aspects of thrombosis. We aim to 'Stop the Clots' through a programme of education and research. |
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Marie Curie Cancer Care |
| We mainly care for people with cancer but we also care for people with other life limiting illnesses. Our services are always free of charge to patients and their families. |
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MRSA Email: info@mrsaactionuk.net |
| The mission of MRSA Action UK is to raise public awareness and to influence Government and healthcare providers in the fight to prevent MRSA and all healthcare associated infections.
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Helpline: 01924 200799 (Mon-Fri, 9am - 4pm) The Miscarriage Associationc/o Clayton Hospital Northgate Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 3JS |
The Miscarriage Association - Acknowledging pregnancy loss. |
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National Association of Widows 3rd Floor, 48 Queens Road, Coventry CV1 3EH Tel/fax: 0845 838 2261 Email: info@nawidows.org.uk |
| The National Association of Widows is run by widows for widows. that offers comfort, friendship and a listening ear to widows and unmarried women who have lost a partner through bereavement. Unmarried women who have lost a partner through bereavement are also welcome to join.
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Neuroblastoma Society Help Line: 020 8940 4353 secretary@neuroblastoma.org.uk http://www.nsoc.co.uk/ |
| Neuroblastoma is a rare and aggressive childhood cancer. The Society works exclusively for children by raising funds for British research into the disease, and offering information and support for anyone affected by neuroblastoma.
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Ovarian Cancer Action Bush House, The Waterfront, Elstree Road, Elstree, Herts WD6 3BS, Tel 020 8238 7605 Fax 020 8238 7620 |
Ovarian Cancer Action - Taking steps to improve the survival of women with ovarian cancer, by raising awareness of symptoms and risk factors, funding research and giving women a voice. |
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PAPYRUS |
PAPYRUS offer UK resources and support for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress - particularly teenagers and young adults. PAPYRUS is a voluntary UK organisation committed to the prevention of young suicide and the promotion of mental health and emotional wellbeing. |
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RoadPeace Helpline: 0845 4500 355 |
RoadPeace is a UK National Charity for Road Crash Victims. Supporting those bereaved or injured in a road crash. Working for Real Road Safety. |
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Helpline: 08457 90 90 90 |
Samaritans feel strongly that no person should have to deal with suicidal feelings by themselves. This also applies for any person having to deal with the unexpected loss of a friend or family member through suicide. |
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SAMM Cranmer House 39 Brixton Road London, SW9 6DZ Helpline: 020 7735 3838 Email: enquiries@samm.org.uk |
| Support After Murder or Manslaughter offer a confidential telephone help line where you can talk to someone who has experienced the devastating effects of this most distressing crime. Support, a listening ear, a shoulder and a safety net in times of severe emotional crisis. |
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Helpline: 0845 123 5542 |
Support and Care After Road Death and Injury - Supporting all people affected by road death and injury. To help relieve distress among people who have been bereaved, injured or affected by road death or injury. |
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SSNAP Tel: 01865 221359 (answer phone outside hours) |
Support for the Sick Newborn And their Parents is a locally based charity which supports the Special Care Nursery at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. |
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Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society 28 Portland Place London W1N 4DE Tel: 020 7436 7940 Helpline: 020 7436 5881 helpline@uk-sands.org |
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society - Working to support bereaved parents and families, and to press for improvements in care during pregnancy and when a baby has died |
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The Stroke Association Email: info@stroke.org.uk |
The Stroke Association gives information and support when you need it most If you have had a stroke, or have been affected by a stroke in any way. |
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Sue Ryder Care 2nd Floor 114-118 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AA T: 020 7400 0440 F: 020 7400 0441 |
| Sue Ryder Care is a leading healthcare charity providing specialist palliative, neurological and community based services. We provide expert and compassionate care and support for people living with serious illnesses and conditions, as well as their families and loved ones. |
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SOBS Helpline: 0870 241 3337 9am - 9pm Daily Email: sobs.support@care4free.net |
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide - You don't have to face it alone. We exist to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend. |
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Terrence Higgins Trust |
Terrence Higgins Trust - Whatever your sexuality, HIV status, gender, cultural background or ethnic origin, THT has services set up with your needs in mind. If you’re affected by HIV, then we’ll try to help. |
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The Way Foundation Email: info@wayfoundation.org.uk www.wayfoundation.org.uk |
| The Wy Foundation - To provide a social and support network for those widowed up to the age of 50.
To offer support for members' children (by liaising with counselling and therapy schemes already in operation).
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Helpline: 08452 03 04 05 |
Winston’s Wish helps bereaved children and young people rebuild their lives after a family death. We offer practical support and guidance to families, to professionals and to anyone concerned about a grieving child |
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