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MIND (National Association<br />
for Mental <strong>Health</strong>)<br />
Granta House<br />
15-19 Broadway<br />
London E15 4BQ<br />
(020) 8519 2122 (admin)<br />
0845 766 0163 (infoline<br />
Mon-Fri 9.15am-5.15pm)<br />
www.mind.org.uk<br />
Help for people experiencing mental<br />
distress. Mind infoline offers<br />
confidential help. Local associations.<br />
NI Association for Mental<br />
<strong>Health</strong> (NI)<br />
Beacon House<br />
80 University Street<br />
Belfast BT7 1HE<br />
(028) 9032 8474<br />
Research, training and awareness on<br />
mental health issues.<br />
Time for Mums (NI)<br />
(028) 3083 3662<br />
A postnatal depression support group.<br />
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE<br />
Belfast Rape Crisis and<br />
Sexual Abuse Centre (NI)<br />
29 Donegall Street<br />
Belfast BT1 2FG<br />
(028) 9032 9001 (admin line)<br />
(028) 9032 9002 (crisis line)<br />
Support and counselling to all<br />
survivors of sexual abuse, rape or<br />
incest and their families.<br />
NEXUS Institute (NI)<br />
119 University Street<br />
Belfast BT7 1HP<br />
(028) 9032 6803 (Belfast)<br />
(028) 7126 0566 (L’derry)<br />
(028) 3835 0588 (Portadown)<br />
(028) 6632 0046 (Enniskillen)<br />
www.nexusinstitute.org<br />
Provides a professional counselling<br />
service to both male and females<br />
over the age of 17 who have been<br />
sexually abused or raped. Centres in<br />
Portadown, Londonderry and<br />
Enniskillen.<br />
NSPCC (National Society for<br />
the Prevention of Cruelty to<br />
Children)<br />
Weston House<br />
42 Curtain Road<br />
London EC2A 3NH<br />
(020) 7825 2500<br />
0808 800 5000 (24-hour<br />
national helpline)<br />
0800 0560566 (textphone)<br />
www.nspcc.org.uk<br />
In Northern Ireland:<br />
Jennymount Business Park<br />
North Derby Street<br />
Belfast BT15 3HN<br />
(028) 9035 1135<br />
Aims to prevent all forms of child<br />
abuse. If you’re in need of help or<br />
know of anyone who needs help, look<br />
in the phone book for your nearest<br />
NSPCC office.<br />
Rape Crisis Federation<br />
www.rapecrisis.co.uk<br />
Refers women seeking help on<br />
rape, sexual abuse or violence to<br />
local rape crisis centres.<br />
Refuge<br />
2/8 Maltravers Street<br />
London WC2R 3EE<br />
0808 2000 247 (24-hour<br />
helpline)<br />
www.refuge.org.uk<br />
Emergency accommodation and advice<br />
for women and children experiencing<br />
domestic violence in London.<br />
148<br />
Women’s Aid Federation of<br />
England<br />
PO Box 391<br />
Bristol BS99 7WS<br />
0808 2000 247 (24-hour<br />
helpline)<br />
www.womensaid.org.uk<br />
In Northern Ireland:<br />
129 University Street<br />
Belfast BT7 1HP<br />
(028) 9024 9041 (office)<br />
0800 917 1414<br />
www.niwaf.org<br />
Information, support and refuge for<br />
abused women and their children.<br />
HOUSING<br />
Housing Rights Service (NI)<br />
Fourth Floor<br />
Middleton Buildings<br />
10-12 High Street<br />
Belfast BT1 2BA<br />
(028) 9024 5640<br />
Helpline for people with housing<br />
problems. Offers advice and information<br />
on homelessness, housing debt, in both<br />
the private rented sector and Northern<br />
Ireland Housing Executive.<br />
Northern Ireland Housing<br />
Executive (NI)<br />
The Housing Centre<br />
2 Adelaide Street<br />
Belfast BT2 8PB<br />
(028) 9024 0588<br />
www.nihe.gov.uk<br />
Advice and information on all<br />
aspects of housing.<br />
Shelter<br />
88 Old Street<br />
London EC1V 9HU<br />
0845 458 4590 (Mon-Fri<br />
9am-9pm,Sat 9am-1pm)<br />
0808 800 4444 (helpline 8ammidnight)<br />
www.shelter.org.uk<br />
In Northern Ireland:<br />
Shelter NI<br />
c/o Housing Rights Service<br />
(see above)<br />
(028) 9024 5640<br />
For urgent advice call 0808<br />
800 4444<br />
Help for those who are homeless.<br />
Advice on any housing problems.<br />
ILLNESS AND DISABILITY<br />
(GENERAL)<br />
Action for Sick Children<br />
(NAWCH)<br />
36 Jacksons Edge Road<br />
Disley<br />
Stockport SK12 2JL<br />
0800 074 4519<br />
www.actionforsickchildren.org<br />
Aims to ensure sick children<br />
receive the highest standard of care<br />
at home or in hospital. Information<br />
and support to parents and carers.<br />
Assist UK<br />
(Disabled Living Centres)<br />
Redbank House<br />
4 St Chad’s Street<br />
Cheetham<br />
Manchester M8 8QA<br />
0870 770 2866<br />
0870 770 5813 (textphone)<br />
www.dlcc.org.uk<br />
Assist UK offers information and<br />
advice on products, also the<br />
opportunity to try them out and<br />
explore other solutions.<br />
BDF New Life<br />
BDF Centre<br />
Hemlock Business Park<br />
Hemlock Way<br />
Cannock<br />
Staffordshire WS11 7GF<br />
(01534) 468888 (central<br />
office)<br />
08700 707020 (<strong>Here</strong> to Help<br />
nurse service)<br />
www.bdfcharity.co.uk<br />
Benefit Enquiry Line for<br />
People with Disabilities<br />
0800 882 200 (Mon-Fri<br />
8.30am-6.30pm, Sat<br />
9am-1pm)<br />
0800 243 355 (textphone)<br />
Contact a Family<br />
209-211 City Road<br />
London EC1V 1JN<br />
(020) 7608 8700 (admin)<br />
0808 808 3555 (helpline<br />
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm plus<br />
Mon 5.30pm-7.30pm)<br />
0808 808 35556(textphone)<br />
www.cafamily.org.uk<br />
In Northern Ireland:<br />
1 Wallace Avenue<br />
Lisburn BT27 4AA<br />
(temporary address)<br />
(028) 9262 7552<br />
nireland.office@cafamily.org.uk<br />
www.cafamily.org.uk<br />
Links families of children with<br />
special needs through contact lines.<br />
All disabilities. Local parent support<br />
groups.<br />
Disability Action (NI)<br />
Portside Business Park<br />
189 Airport Road West<br />
Belfast BT3 9ED<br />
(028) 9029 7880<br />
www.disabilityaction.org<br />
Providing information, training,<br />
transport, awareness programmes<br />
and representation for people with<br />
a physical, mental, sensory, hidden<br />
or learning disability.<br />
Disabled Living Foundation (DLF)<br />
380-384 Harrow Road<br />
London W9 2HU<br />
(020) 7289 6111 (admin)<br />
0845 130 9177 (helpline<br />
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm)<br />
(020) 7432 8009 (text phone<br />
Mon-Fri 10am-1pm)<br />
www.dlf.org.uk<br />
Source of information on daily living<br />
and disability equipment.<br />
Disabled Parents Network (DPN)<br />
81 Melton Road<br />
West Bridgeford<br />
Nottingham NG2 8EN<br />
08702 410 450<br />
www.disabledparentsnetwor<br />
k.org.uk<br />
A national organisation of and for<br />
disabled people who are parents or<br />
hope to become parents.<br />
Family Fund Trust for Families<br />
with Severely Disabled Children<br />
Unit 4<br />
Alpha Court<br />
Monks Cross Drive<br />
Huntington<br />
York YO32 9WN<br />
0845 130 4542 (9am-5pm)<br />
(01904) 658085 (textphone)<br />
www.familyfundtrust.org.uk<br />
Gives cash grants to ease stress on<br />
families caring for severely disabled<br />
children under 16. Also provides<br />
information.<br />
MENCAP (Royal Society for<br />
Mentally Handicapped<br />
Children and Adults)<br />
MENCAP National Centre<br />
123 Golden Lane<br />
London EC1Y 0RT<br />
(020) 7454 0454<br />
www.mencap.org.uk<br />
In Northern Ireland:<br />
Segal House<br />
4 Annadale Avenue<br />
Belfast BT7 3JH<br />
(028) 9069 1351<br />
Work with people with a learning<br />
disability and their families and carers.<br />
Local branches.<br />
Tiny Life (NI)<br />
33 Ballynahinch Road<br />
Carryduff BT8 8EH<br />
(028) 9081 5050<br />
www.tinylife.org.uk<br />
Formerly NIMBA, a local charity<br />
offering support and advice to<br />
parents of premature, ill or disabled<br />
babies who need intensive or special<br />
care. A parents’ support network is<br />
available throughout Northern<br />
Ireland alongside practical services<br />
for parents.<br />
Phab<br />
Summit House<br />
50 Wandle Road<br />
Croydon CR0 1DF<br />
(020) 8667 9443<br />
www.phabengland.org.uk<br />
In Northern Ireland:<br />
Jennymount Business Park<br />
North Derby Street<br />
Belfast BT15 3HN<br />
(028) 9050 4800<br />
www.phabni.org<br />
Promotes integration between<br />
disabled and non-disabled people<br />
through social, leisure and<br />
educational activities. Local groups.<br />
Royal Association for Disability<br />
and Rehabilitation (RADAR)<br />
12 City Forum<br />
250 City Road<br />
London EC1V 8AF<br />
(020) 7250 3222<br />
(020) 7250 4119 (minicom)<br />
www.radar.org.uk<br />
Information and advice on disability.<br />
Local organisations.<br />
ILLNESS AND DISABILITY<br />
(SPECIALISED)<br />
AFASIC – Association for All<br />
Speech Impaired Children<br />
2nd Floor<br />
50-52 Great Sutton Street<br />
London EC1V 0DJ<br />
(020) 7490 9410 (admin)<br />
0845 355 5577 (helpline<br />
Mon-Fri 10.30am-2.30pm)<br />
www.afasic.org.uk<br />
Helps children with speech and<br />
language disorders. Information and<br />
advice for parents. Local groups.<br />
Association for Spina Bifida<br />
and Hydrocephalus<br />
(ASBAH)<br />
ASBAH House<br />
42 Park Road<br />
Peterborough PE1 2UQ<br />
(01733) 555 988<br />
0845 450 7755 (helpline<br />
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm)<br />
www.asbah.org<br />
In Northern Ireland:<br />
Graham House<br />
Knockbracken <strong>Health</strong>care<br />
Park<br />
Saintfield Road<br />
Belfast BT8 8BH<br />
(028) 9079 8878<br />
Support for parents of children<br />
with spina bifida and/or<br />
hydrocephalus. Advice, practical<br />
and financial help. Local groups.<br />
Association of Parents of<br />
Vaccine Damaged Children<br />
78 Camden Road<br />
Shipston-on-Stour<br />
Warwickshire CV36 4DH<br />
(01608) 661 595<br />
Advises parents on claiming vaccine<br />
damage payment.<br />
Asthma UK<br />
Summit House<br />
70 Wilson Street<br />
London EC2A 2DB<br />
(020) 7786 4900<br />
08457 01 02 03 (advice line<br />
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)<br />
www.asthma.org.uk<br />
Information and support for people<br />
with asthma, their families and<br />
health professionals. Booklets.<br />
Over 180 branches nationwide.<br />
Blind Centre for Northern<br />
Ireland (NI)<br />
70 North Road<br />
Belfast BT5 5NJ<br />
(028) 9050 0999<br />
www.bcni.co.uk<br />
Aims to enhance the quality of life<br />
for blind and visually impaired<br />
people through direct local<br />
services, leisure and talking<br />
books/magazines.<br />
British Deaf Association<br />
(Head Office)<br />
69 Wilson Street<br />
London EC2A 2BB<br />
(020) 7588 3520<br />
(020) 7588 3529 (textphone)<br />
81.138.165.105 (video)<br />
0800 652 2965 (helpline<br />
textphone)<br />
www.sigcommunity.org.uk<br />
In Northern Ireland:<br />
Deaf Association of Northern<br />
Ireland<br />
Suite Three<br />
Cranmore House<br />
611B Lisburn Road<br />
Belfast BT9 7GE<br />
(028) 9038 7700<br />
(028) 9038 7706 (text phone)<br />
217.41.30.182 (video)<br />
Provides advocacy and youth services<br />
for deaf people whose first language is<br />
British Sign Language; also advice and<br />
counselling.<br />
Cedar Foundation (NI)<br />
31 Ulsterville Avenue<br />
Belfast BT9 7AS<br />
(028) 9066 6188<br />
www.cedar-foundation.org<br />
Works in partnership with people<br />
with physical disability. Children’s<br />
Services provide advice and support<br />
to children and young people with<br />
motor disabilities and their families.<br />
British Thyroid Foundation<br />
PO Box 97<br />
Clifford<br />
Wetherby<br />
West Yorkshire LS23 6XD<br />
(01423) 709 707/448<br />
ww.btf-thyroid.org<br />
A patient-led charitable organisation<br />
working with the medical profession,<br />
supporting patients and helping to<br />
raise funds for research into all types<br />
of thyroid disorders.<br />
Changing Faces<br />
The Squire Centre<br />
33-37 University Street<br />
London WC1E 6JN<br />
0845 4500 275<br />
www.changingfaces.co.uk<br />
Offers advice, information and<br />
support to young children with facial<br />
disfigurements and their carers.<br />
Child specialist available to help<br />
young children cope.<br />
Cleft Lip and Palate<br />
Association (CLAPA)<br />
First Floor<br />
Green Man Tower<br />
332 Goswell Road<br />
London EC1V 7LQ<br />
(020) 7833 4883<br />
www.clapa.com<br />
Voluntary organisation of parents<br />
and professionals offering support to<br />
families of babies born with cleft lip<br />
and/or palate. Feeding equipment<br />
available. Local groups.<br />
Climb (Children Living with<br />
Inherited Metabolic Diseases)<br />
Climb Building<br />
176 Nantwich Road<br />
Crewe CW2 6BG<br />
0870 7700 325/6<br />
0800 652 3181<br />
www.climb.org.uk<br />
Provides information, advice,<br />
support and small grants for the<br />
medical treatment and care of<br />
children with metabolic diseases.<br />
Puts parents in touch with each<br />
other. Local groups.<br />
Coeliac Society of the<br />
United Kingdom<br />
Suites A-D<br />
Octagon Court<br />
High Wycombe<br />
Buckinghamshire HP11 2HS<br />
(01494) 437 278 (admin)<br />
0870 444 8804 (helpline)<br />
www.coeliac.co.uk<br />
Helps parents of children diagnosed<br />
as having the coeliac condition or<br />
dermatitis herpetiformis.
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