Counselling Services and Charities
These organisations are ones that may be of help, both in practical campaigning and counselling. If you are not in direct need, then others may be.
Please note that Simon has no connection with any of these organisations, although he has met representatives from many of them.
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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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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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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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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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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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Aston House High Wycombe Bucks HP14 3AG Tel: 01494 446648 |
| The death of a child is a particularly difficult kind of grief. No one expects their child to die before them. It is out of the natural order of things. It feels even more like something that should never have happened.
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| 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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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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Helpline: 0845 123 2304 |
| 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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Helpline: 0870 167 1677 |
| 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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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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PO Box 1050 |
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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Tel: 01623 556255 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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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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PO Box 2579 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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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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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 Helpline: 020 7735 3838 |
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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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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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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Helpline: 020 7436 5881 |
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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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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Helpline: 0845 1221 200 |
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 |
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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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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