Advice NI
Northern Ireland only
They help with:
- Benefits
- Housing
- Employment
- Disability
- Community care
- Consumer issues
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Alzheimer Scotland
Scotland only
The leading dementia organisation in Scotland. They:
- Campaign for the rights of people with dementia
- Campaign for their families
- Have a range of support services
Contact:
Alzheimer's Society
England, Wales, and Northern Ireland
They give dementia sufferers:
- Information
- Support
- Guidance
They also support:
Contact:
Bereavement Advice Centre
UK-Wide
They help with:
- Advice on how to register a death
- What to do when someone dies, and in what order
Contact:
Carers Trust
England, Wales, and Scotland
For anyone living with the challenges of unpaid caring.
They work to:
- Improve support services
- Increase carer recognition
They can help if you care for a family member or friend who:
- Is ill, frail or disabled
- Has mental health or addiction problems
Contact:
Carers UK
UK-Wide
A membership organisation offering advice and support for carers.
Contact:
Contact a Family
UK-Wide
Helpline for families of disabled children.
They support parents and carers:
- In any part of the UK
- With a disabled child
- Child aged up to 25 years
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Dan's Fund For Burns
England and Wales
For people affected by fire or burns.
They offer:
Contact:
Families Anonymous
UK-Wide
For the families of problem drug users.
- A network of support groups
- Free, anonymous service
Contact:
Family Fund
UK-Wide
Offering grants to low-income families with disabled children.
- Government sponsored
- Help meet families’ extra needs
Contact:
Family Lives
England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Offer support on all aspects of family life, including:
- All stages of a child’s development
- Issues with schools
- Parenting and relationship support
Contact:
Family Rights Group
UK-Wide
Support for people around children with social workers in their life.
Including:
- Parents
- Family members
- Friends
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Foundations
England only
The national body for disabled facilities Grant and Home Improvement Agencies in England.
Contact:
Independent Age
UK-Wide
Help for older people on low incomes to:
- Live independently
- Live with dignity
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Low Incomes Tax Reform Group
UK-Wide
Information on tax and related benefits for:
- Pensioners
- Students
- People on a low income
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Macmillan Cancer Support
UK-Wide
Emotional support and advice for:
- Cancer sufferers
- Their relatives
- Their carers
Contact:
ME Association
UK-Wide
For people with ME or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
They offer:
- Information
- Support
- Practical advice
They also support:
Contact:
Mencap
UK-Wide
Help and support for:
- People with learning disabilities
- Their families
- Their carers
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Migraine Trust
UK-Wide
Support for people dealing with chronic migraine.
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Motability
UK-Wide
The Motability scheme helps people who qualify for mobility allowance to access:
- A wheelchair accessible vehicle
- Mobility scooter, or
- Powered wheelchair
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National Autistic Society
UK-Wide
Advice and support for families dealing with:
- Autism
- Aspergers Syndrome
Their website has:
- A directory of services
- Other help
Contact:
National Family Mediation
UK-Wide
Mediation and advice for families:
- In conflict
- Divorcing, or
- Separating
Helps people make their own arrangements for:
- Children
- Property
- Finance
Contact:
Nest
Wales only
Welsh Government fuel poverty scheme. They provide:
- Energy saving help
- Advice on eligibility for energy-saving grants
Contact:
NHS 24
Scotland only
24 hour telephone advice line staffed by trained medical professionals.
They offer help and advice on all health matters.
Contact:
NHS Direct
UK-Wide
24 hour telephone advice line staffed by trained medical professionals.
They offer help and advice on all health matters.
Contact:
NHS Direct Wales
Wales only
24 hour telephone advice line staffed by trained medical professionals.
They offer help and advice on all health matters.
Contact:
NHS Smokefree
UK
Support from NHS to help quit smoking.
Contact:
PDSA
UK-Wide
Cheap veterinary care for people on low income.
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Prisoners' Families Helpline
England and Wales
For anyone affected by the arrest or imprisonment of a loved one.
- Free service
- Confidential advice
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Rape Crisis
England and Wales
Advice and support for rape victims, their family and friends.
Contact:
Rape Crisis Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland only
Advice and support for rape victims, their family and friends.
Contact:
Rape Crisis Scotland
Scotland only
Advice and support for rape victims, their family and friends.
Contact:
Relay UK
UK-Wide
For people with hearing and speech difficulties.
Helps them:
- Communicate over the phone
- Use the national relay service
Contact:
Research Institute for Disabled Consumers / Research Institute for Consumer Affairs (RICA)
UK-Wide
For elderly and disabled people.
The charity provides independent information on services and products
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Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB)
UK-Wide
Advice for the visually impaired, including:
- Money
- Housing
- Employment, and
- Welfare advice
Contact:
Scope
England and Wales
Free, independent and impartial emotional support or disability advice.
Contact:
Stroke Association
UK-Wide
Support for people and their families after a stroke.
Contact:
Terrence Higgins Trust
UK
Advice and support for those living with HIV and those affected by it.
Contact:
UNLOCK
UK-Wide
Information and advice for ex-offenders
They provide support for:
- People with convictions
- People facing stigma and obstacles
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