Action for Blind People provide practical support, advice, holiday breaks and children’s sports clubs to visually impaired people throughout the UK. We are an ambitious and growing organisation. Last year we introduced over 22,000 new visually impaired people to our services.
14-16 Verney Road London
SE16 3DZ
Head Office: 020 7635 4800
HelpLine: 0800 915 4666
Website: www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk
The Anthony Nolan Trust provides lifesaving donors for patients in need of a bone marrow transplant. Since 1974 we have helped to give over 4,000 children and adults a new chance of life.
The Royal Free Hospitale
Pond Street
Hampstead
London
NW3 2QG
Tel: 020 7284 1234
Email: heathgate@anthonynolan.org.uk
Website: www.anthonynolan.org.uk
The Alzheimer's Research Trust is the UK's leading research charity for dementia. We are dedicated to funding scientific studies to find ways to treat, cure or prevent Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Lewy Body disease and fronto-temporal dementias.
Livanos House
Granhams Road
Great Shelford
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB2 5LQ
Tel: 01223 843 899
Email: enquiries@alzheimers-research.org.uk
Website: www.alzheimers-research.org.uk
APRIL provides information about Adverse psychiatric Drug Reactions (ADRs) to enable quick recognition of early signs of psychiatric or neurological ADRs such as headache, nightmares, insomnia, mania, depression.
PO Box 2082
Woodford Green
Essex
IG8 0GS
Tel: 020 8504 6325
Email: info@april.org.uk
Website: www.april.org.uk
Arthritis Care exists to support people with arthritis. We are the UK’s largest organisation working with and for all people who have arthritis. We are a user led organisation which means people with arthritis are at the heart of our work – they form our membership, are involved in all of our activities and direct what we do.
18 Stephenson Way
London
NW1 2HD
Tel: 020 7380 6500
Email: info@arthritiscare.org.uk
Website: www.arthritiscare.org.uk
Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 5.2 million people in the UK whose lives are affected by asthma.
Summit House
70 Wilson Street
London
EC2A 2DB
Tel: 020 7786 4900
Email: info@asthma.org.uk
Website: www.asthma.org.uk
The Colostomy Association is a registered charity whose prime role is to provide support and reassurance to anyone who has or is about to have a colostomy. Colostomy is not a subject that is openly discussed - hence there is a general lack of public knowledge on what it's like to have a stoma. With over 70 contact volunteers and a head office team based in Reading, Berkshire we are dedicated to helping colostomates and their families.
15 Station Road
Reading
RG1 1LG
Tel: 0118 939 1537
Email: cass@colostomyassociation.org.uk
Website: www.colostomyassociation.org.uk
Free, independent, confidential specialist advice and information for those with special needs and anyone who has, or cares for someone, with a disabling illness. Topics covered include access, aids and equipment, claiming attendance allowance and disability living allowance, health, holidays, leisure, independent living, social work, sport, transport, and more.
The Norman MacEwan Centre
(Upper Craigs)
Cameronian Street, Stirling FK8 2DX
Tel:01786 462178
Fax 01786 475195
e-mail:dis.stirling@btconnect.com
www.councilondisability.co.uk
We are the largest charity in the UK devoted to the care and treatment of people with diabetes in order to improve the quality of life for people with the condition.
10 Parkway
London
NW1 7AA
Tel: 020 7424 1000
Email: info@diabetes.org.uk
Website: www.diabetes.org.uk
We work to relieve and to prevent this treatable condition by providing information and support services to those who are affected by it via our publications, supporter services and network of self-help groups for people affected by depression. A user-focussed organisation, we have offices in England and a sister charity in Scotland.
212 Spitfire Studios
63 - 71 Collier Street
London
N1 9BE
Tel: 0845 123 2320
Email: information@depressionalliance.org
Website: www.depressionalliance.org
Dementia Care Partnership (DCP), formerly Dementia Care Initiative (DCI), was founded in 1993 by carers and former carers, with the support of health and social services, to develop services for people with dementia and their carers.
The Bradbury Centre
Darrell Street
Brunswick Village
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear
NE13 7DS
Tel: 0191 217 1323
Email: admin@dementiacare.org.uk
Website: www.dementiacare.org.uk
Welcome to the Disabled Living Foundation (DLF), a national charity that provides free, impartial advice about all types of disability equipment and mobility products for older and disabled people, their carers and families. From stairlifts to walk-in baths, jar openers to tap turners, bath seats to walking sticks, wheelchairs to scooters, hoists to beds, the DLF can help you find disabled equipment solutions that enable you to stay active and independent.
380-384 Harrow Road
London
W9 2HU
Tel: 020 7289 6111
Helpline: 0845 130 9177
Email: info@dlf.org.uk
Website: www.dlf.org.uk
We are a national charity that provides practical support for adults with all forms of learning disability.
Fitzroy House
8 Hylton Road
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU32 3JY
Tel: 01730 711 111
Email: info@efitzroy.org.uk
Website: www.efitzroy.org.uk
Releasing potential. Accomodation, learning and employment, housing and care for disabled people.
Enham Industries, Enham Place
Enham-Alamein
Andover, Hants
SP11 6JS
Tel: 01264 345 800
Email: info@enham.org.uk
Website: www.enham.org.uk
Equinox seeks to ensure that vulnerable women and men with alcohol, drug, mental health problems and forensic histories can lead full and rewarding lives in the community; that they have access to appropriate services, and that they are not excluded because they do not receive the help they need.
177/179 Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE1 0ED
Tel: 020 7939 9800
Email: co@equinoxcare.org.uk
Website: www.equinoxcare.org.uk
First steps to freedom is a registered charity which aims to help, in a practical way, people who suffer from phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (excessive washing, checking, unwanted thoughts etc.), those with general anxiety, panic attacks, anorexia and bulimia, and those who wish to come off tranquillisers, together with help for their carers. Also to help and support the carers of those with borderline personality disorder.
1 Taylor Close
Kenilworth
Warwickshire
CV8 2LW
Tel: 01926 864 473
Email: first.steps@btconnect.com
Website: www.first-steps.org
We promote the rights, quality of life and opportunities of people with learning disabilities and their families.
Sea Containers House
20 Upper Ground
London
SE1 9QB
Tel: 020 7803 1100
Email: mhf@mhf.org.uk
Website: www.learningdisabilities.org.uk
We are a voluntary organisation set up to offer help and support to children with heart disorders and their families regardless of how slight or severe the condition may be.
Community Link Surrey Heath House
Knoll Road
Camberley
Surrey
GU15 3HH
Tel: 01276 707 636
Email: admin@heartline.org.uk
Website: www.heartline.org.uk
Henshaws Society for Blind People is a leading edge charity for blind and visually impaired people of all ages across the North of England. We provide practical, caring and imaginative support, and seek to make a difference to the lives of those living with the effects of sight loss every day.
John Derby House
88-92 Talbot Road
Old Trafford
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M16 0GS
Tel: 0161 872 1234
Email: appeals@hsbp.co.uk / info@hsbp.co.uk
Website: www.henshaws.org.uk
The Independent Living Funds were set up as a national resource dedicated to the financial support of disabled people to enable them to choose to live in the community rather than in residential care.
PO Box 7525
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG2 4ZT
Tel: 0845 601 8815
Email: funds@ilf.org.uk
Website: www.ilf.org.uk
The international support network for people with facial disfigurement, their families, friends and professionals.
72 Victoria Avenue
Westgate-on-Sea
Kent
CT8 8BH
Tel: 01843 833 724
Email: chrisletsfaceit@aol.com
Website: www.lets-face-it.org.uk
The website of the Mental Health Foundation outlines the charity’s work in research, policy, service development and service user involvement. The site offers information and publications to download on research, good practice in services and on mental health problems and key issues.
It provides a daily mental health news service and directories of organisations, websites and events. Website visitors can use forums and bulletin boards, join a mailing list and find out how to support the organisation.
9th Floor
Sea Containers House
20 Upper Ground
London
SE1 9QB
Tel: 020 7803 1101
Email: mhf@mhf.org.uk
Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk
The National Association for Mental Health.
Granta House
15/19 Broadway
Stratford
London
E15 4BQ
Tel: 020 8519 2122
Website: www.mind.org.uk
The National Society for Epilepsy is committed to providing information and support to people with epilepsy. We also provide care for people with epilepsy through medical and residential services.
Chesham Lane
Chalfont St Peter
Buckinghamshire
SL9 0RJ
Tel: 01494 601 300
Website: www.epilepsynse.org.uk
The Parkinson's Disease Society is the leading charity dedicated to supporting all people with Parkinson's, their families, friends and carers.
215 Vauxhall Bridge Road
London
SW1V 1EJ
Tel: 020 7931 8080
Email: enquiries@parkinsons.org.uk
Website: www.parkinsons.org.uk
We promote equality, choice and independence for disabled people.
Papworth Everard
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB3 8RG
Tel: 01480 830 341
Email: info@papworth.org.uk
Website: www.papworth.org.uk
Perinatal Illness — UK is a registered charity for women and their families who have or think they haev any type of Perinatal Illness (PNI). Perinatal Illness incorporates any distressing pyschological and emotional condition which has developed during pregnancy, birth or during the postnatal period.
PO Box 7066
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 9AG
Tel: 01335 347 599
Email: deb@pni-uk.com
Website: www.pni-uk.com
Perinatal Illness — UK is a registered charity for women and their families who have or think they have any type of Perinatal Illness (PNI). Perinatal Illness incorporates any distressing pyschological and emotional condition which has developed during pregnancy, birth or during the postnatal period.
28 Castle Street
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 1SS
Tel: 0845 456 0455
Email: legacyinfo@rethink.org
Website: www.rethink.org
Sane is one of the UK's leading charities concerned with improving the lives of everyone affected by mental illness.
1st Floor Cityside House
40 Adler Street
London
E1 1EE
Tel: 0845 767 8000
Email: london@sane.org.uk
Website: www.sane.org.uk
Scope is a UK disability organisation whose focus is people with cerebral palsy.
6 Market Road
London
N7 9PW
Tel: 020 7619 7100
Email: webmaster@scope.org.uk
Website: www.scope.org.uk
Our purpose is to enable individuals who are blind or partially sighted with additional disabilities to achieve their full potential. SeeAbility enables people to realise opportunities, make choices and enhance their quality of life.
Hook Road
Epsom
Surrey
KT19 8SQ
Tel: 01372 755 000
Email: enquiries@seeability.org
Website: www.seeability.org
Sane is one of the UK's leading charities concerned with improving the lives of everyone affected by mental illness.
11-13 Clifton Terrace
Finsbury Park
London
N4 3SR
Tel: 020 7272 7774
Email: info@sense.org.uk
Website: www.sense.org.uk
Shaw Trust is a national charity that provides training and work opportunities for people who are disadvantaged in the labour market due to disability, ill health or other social circumstances. We are the largest UK provider of employment services for disabled people.
Fox Talbot House
Greenways Business Park
Malmesbury Road
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 1BN
Tel: 01225 716 300
Email: stir@shaw-trust.org.uk
Website: www.shaw-trust.org.uk
Sign is the only UK charity that focuses on the mental health of deaf people.
5 Baring Road
Beaconsfield
Bucks
HP9 2NB
Tel: 01494 687 600
Email: info@signcharity.org.uk
Website: www.signcharity.org.uk
We are a small national charity supporting those affected by a lower limb condition such as clubfoot or a hip condition.
Warrington Lane
Lymm
Cheshire
WA13 0SA
Tel: 0871 717 0044
Email: info@steps-charity.org.uk
Website: www.steps-charity.org.uk
The Stroke Association is the only national charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages. It funds research into prevention, treatment and better methods of rehabilitation, and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its Rehabilitation and Support Services.
Stroke House
240 City Road
London
EC1V 2PR
Tel: 020 7566 0300
Email: stroke@stroke.org.uk
Website: www.stroke.org.uk
Sue Ryder Care is dedicated to helping people get the best from life. We specialise in palliative care, neurological care and homecare. We provide expertise where people need it, maximising and supporting their choices and independence.
Central Office
2nd Floor
114-118 Southampton Row
London
WC1B 5AA
Tel: 020 7400 0440
Email: info@suerydercare.org
Website: www.suerydercare.org
United Response supports people with learning disabilities or mental health needs to have the things they want and need in their lives. We are a national registered charity that works through local services.
113-123 Upper Richmond Road
Putney
London
SW15 2TL
Tel: 020 8246 5200
Email: info@unitedresponse.org.uk
Website: www.unitedresponse.org.uk
Vitalise (formerly Winged Fellowship Trust) is a national charity providing essential breaks for disabled people and carers. Vitalise also runs holidays for visually impaired people. We aim to offer choice through our enabling environment and inspirational opportunities for volunteers.
Shap Road
Industrial Estate
Shap Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6NZ
Tel: 0845 345 1972
Website: www.vitalise.org.uk
