Useful Contacts

These are just some of the UK-based organisations working in areas related to subjects raised in the book. This list is intended as a useful resource for the dietitian who wants more information about a particular subject. Details about an appropriate organisation to contact might also be useful for a patient whose difficulties are beyond the remit of the dietitian. The organisations are listed in alphabetical order by subject.

Many organisations have local branches and regional centres. Some provide information and training for professionals and some provide a list of practitioners for which there may be a small charge.

Bereavement and terminal illness

The Compassionate Friendswww.tcf.org.uk
A charitable organisation of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents dedicated to the support and care of other parents, siblings and grandparents who have suffered the death of a child/children.

Cruse Bereavement Carewww.cruse.org.uk
Offers support for those who feel the need to talk after the death of someone close.

The Lullaby Trustwww.lullabytrust.org.uk
Promotes expert advice on safer sleep for babies and provides special support for anyone bereaved through sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

NHS: Hospice Carewww.nhs.uk/Planners/end-of-life-care/Pages/hospice-care.aspx
Provides information on matters of concern to those with terminal illness.

Sands (Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Charity)www.uk-sands.org
Offers support to anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after the birth.

Child, family and relationships

Action for Sick Childrenwww.actionforsickchildren.org.uk
Campaigns for improved services for sick children.

Age UKwww.ageuk.org.uk
Provides companionship, advice and support for those in later life who live alone.

Carers UKwww.carersuk.org
Provides information, help and support for those caring for others.

ChildLinewww.childline.org.uk
Offers free, confidential support and online counselling for young people.

Family Liveswww.familylives.org.uk
Offers immediate and ongoing help on the phone, online or in local communities, from trained family support workers, to all members of a family.

Gingerbread (for one-parent families)www.gingerbread.org.uk
Offers advice, practical support and information for single parents.

The Hyperactive Children’s Support Groupwww.hacsg.org.uk
Helps hyperactive children and those with ADHD, and their families. Advocates a dietary approach to the problem of hyperactivity.

Kidscapewww.kidscape.org.uk
Offers help to prevent bullying and child sexual abuse.

The National Childbirth Trustwww.nct.org.uk
Provides courses, events, support and information relating to pregnancy and parenting.

Relatewww.relate.org.uk
Provides counselling for people of all ages (including children and young people), backgrounds and sexual orientations.

The Safe Networkwww.safenetwork.org.uk
Provides information and resources to help keep children safe. Jointly managed by the NSPCC and Children England.

The Suzy Lamplugh Trustwww.suzylamplugh.org
Highlights the risks people face in modern society and offers advice, action and support to minimise those risks.

Women’s Therapy Centrewww.womenstherapycentre.co.uk
Offers individual and group psychotherapy to all women, regardless of sexual orientation, disability, cultural or social background, immigrant status, previous psychiatric history or age, and to women whose needs might not otherwise be met elsewhere and who would not usually have access to therapy. Offers training, to related professionals on a wide range of topics (e.g. introduction to psychotherapy, eating problems, self-harm, domestic violence) and professional issues (e.g. working cross-culturally, crisis management).

Mental and physical health

Age UKwww.ageuk.org.uk
Provides practical advice and support with living for those in later life.

Al-Anon Family Groupswww.al-anonuk.org.uk
Provides support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not.

Alcoholics Anonymouswww.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
A fellowship of men and women who help one another to achieve sobriety and stay sober.

Bipolar UKwww.bipolaruk.org.uk
Provides information and local support groups for those living with bipolar disorder.

Depression Alliancewww.depressionalliance.org
Provides an opportunity to talk online, get information and be part of a support network to those affected by depression.

Diabetes UKwww.diabetes.org.uk
Provides a confidential helpline staffed by professional counsellors with extensive knowledge of diabetes for all people with diabetes, as well as their friends, family, carers and health care professionals.

DLF (Disabled Living Foundation)www.dlf.org.uk
Provides impartial advice, information and training on independent living.

Eating Disorders Supportwww.eatingdisorderssupport.co.uk
Provides help and support to anyone affected by an eating problem and those who are caring for or supporting someone with an eating disorder.

FRANK (Friendly, Confidential Drugs Advice)www.talktofrank.com
Provides a confidential helpline for anyone in the UK concerned about drug use. Answers questions via online submission and issues news, leaflets and other information.

Macmillan Cancer Supportwww.macmillan.org.uk
Offers practical advice, information and emotional support for those affected by cancer.

MENCAPwww.mencap.org.uk
Campaigns and provides advice and support for those with learning disabilities.

MINDwww.womenstherapycentre.co.uk
Helps those with mental health issues make choices, understand their rights and get support.

NHS: Stress, Anxiety and Depression
www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/pages/dealing-with-fears.aspx
Provides information and links to useful Web sites. Includes fears and phobias.

Pain Concernwww.painconcern.org.uk
Provides information and support and raises awareness about managing pain.

QUITwww.quit.org.uk
Provides practical help, advice and support by trained counsellors to all smokers who want to stop.

Rethink Mental Illnesswww.rethink.org
Helps people living with mental illness recover a better quality of life.

Samaritanswww.samaritans.org.uk
Offers help round the clock to those in need.

SANEwww.sane.org.uk
Runs a national, out-of-hours mental health helpline, offering specialist emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. Open throughout the year from 6pm to 11pm.

Seasonal Affective Disorder Associationwww.sada.org.uk
Provides information and campaigns to raise awareness about SAD.

Stroke Associationwww.stroke.org.uk
Provides information and support for patients recovering from stroke and training for health professionals on working with such patients.

TOP UK: The OCD and Phobia Charitywww.topuk.org
Helps sufferers of phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder and other related anxiety to overcome their fears and become ex-sufferers.

Professional organisations for counselling and psychotherapy

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)www.bacp.co.uk
Provides a directory of counsellors and psychotherapists and information on counselling training. (Courses are also run by many local colleges.)

The British Association for the Person-Centred Approach (BAPCA)www.bapca.org.uk
Welcomes anyone with an interest in the approach as a member: students, therapists, tutors and workers in all fields of social relations, including the caring professions, as well as people involved in business, education, arts and media.

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)www.ukcp.org.uk
Provides a directory of psychotherapists and information on training.