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ACT
Provides information and support services for families whose children have life threatening or terminal conditions, regardless of the particular diseases involved.
National Help Line 0117 922 1556
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Alcholics Anonymous
Voluntary fellowship of men and women who are alcoholics and who help each other to achieve sobriety.
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Child Line
The UK’s free 24-hour helpline for children in distress or danger.
National Help Line 0800 400 222
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Citizens Advice Bureau
The citizens advice bureau helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice from nearly 3,300 locations and by influencing policymakers.
0207 833 2181 – To find your local office
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Consumer Credit Counselling Service
The purpose of the Consumer Credit Counselling Service is to assist people who are in financial difficulty by providing free, independent, impartial and realistic advice.
National Help Line 0800 138 111
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Cry-Sis
Support for families with demanding, excessive crying and sleepless babies.
National Help Line 0845 122 8669
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Depression Alliance
The UK’s leading Charity for people with depression.
Help Line 0845 123 2320
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Famanon
For relatives and friends concerned about the use of drugs or related behavioural problems. Help Line 0845 1200 660
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Gamblers Anonymous
Voluntary fellowship of men and women who have joined together to do something about their gambling problems. Help Line 08700 50 88 80
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Help the Aged
Fighting to free disadvantaged older people in the UK and overseas from poverty, isolation and neglect. Help Line 0207 7278 1114
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Hospice Information
Providing a world class information service for the public and health professionals on UK and international hospices and palliative care. Help Line 0870 903 3903
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Inquest
Providing a specialist, free, confidential and independent service to bereaved people. Help Line 0207 263 1111
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Life UK
Provide a nationwide care service for pregnant women, unsupported mothers, women with problems relating to pregnancy, fertility or infertility, or suffering from the effects of abortion.
Help Line 01926 421587
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NACOA
Provides information, advice and support to children of alcoholics and people concerned for their welfare. Help Line 0800 358 3456
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NSPCC
The UK’s leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. Help Line 0808 800 5000
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QUIT
An independent charity whose aim is to save lives by helping smokers to stop.
Help Line 0800 00 22 00
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Scottish Womens Aid
Providing aid for Scottish women dealing with domestic violence
Help Line 0800 027 1234
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SIDS
For parents who have experienced cot death. Help Line 0207 233 2090
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Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society
For people whose baby is stillborn or who dies soon after birth.
Help Line 0207 436 5881
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Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
A charity set up to help the families and friends of people who have committed suicide. Help Line 0870 241 3337
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Talk to Frank
About drugs and teenagers Help Line 0800 77 66 00
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The Laura Centre
Providing free, confidential bereavement counselling for anyone affected by the death of a child and also for children affected by death. Help Line 0116 254 4341
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The Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline
Providing a helpline service for women who experience domestic violence.
Help Line 0161 839 8574
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Victim Support
To help people cope with the effects of crime. Providing free confidential support and information to help you deal with your experience. 0845 30 30 900
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Voice UK
Supporting people with learning disabilities who have experienced crime or abuse and supporting their families, carers and professional workers. Help Line 0845 122 8695
