Links to People Support and Guidance Websites
This page was last updated in October 2011. New websites will be added on an ongoing basis.
We have included links to a number of external websites to help users find appropriate information. However, the Institute of Welfare cannot guarantee the reliability of these links nor the accuracy of information on other organisations' websites. A link from us to another website does not imply endorsement of that organisation nor of their information.
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www.acwa.org.au The Australian Community Workers Assoication. Originating in 1969 as the Institute of Welfare Officers, and in 1989 changing their name to the Australian Association of Welfare and Community Workers, they have recently changed their name to better reflect the comtemporary community services environment in Australia.
www.ageuk.org.uk Age Concern and Help the Aged are now Age UK. Information and advice for the elderly about benefits, care, age discrimination and other relevant issues.
www.alzheimers.org.uk Leading the fight against dementia.
www.saga.co.uk A wide range of information and discounted services for the over 50s.
www.armchairadvice.co.uk Advice, information and resources for those experiencing bereavement, job loss or relationship breakdown.
www.lease-advice.org Government funded Leasehold Advisory Service - free advice on the law affecting residential leasehold property in England and Wales.
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www.aco.uk.net Information about benevolent funds
www.csbf.org.uk The Civil Service Benevolent Fund
www.socbp.org Society of Bereavement Practitioners
www.bereavement.co.uk Information and support on all aspects of bereavement
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www.carers.org The Princess Royal Trust for Carers - support for carers
www.childline.org.uk Free and confidential helpline for children and young adults in the UK on a wide range of issues.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk Citizens Advice Bureau national website
www.bacp.co.uk British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy website
www.combatstress.org.uk Leading charity specialising in the care of British Veterans who have been profoundly traumatised by their experiences during their Service career.
www.cccs.co.uk Britain's leading debt advice charity. Free advice on all money matters.
www.crusebereavementcare.co.uk National charity offering free, confidential help to bereaved people
www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk For anyone affected by the death of a child
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www.dlf.org.uk Disabled Living Foundation - Advice on equipment and aids for disabled people. Extensive links to self-help organisations and equipment manufacturers.
www.vitalise.org.uk Winged Fellowship Trust - Holiday and Respite breaks for people with physical disabilities and their carers.
www.drc-gb.org Disability Rights Commission - Information on rights, requirements, legislation and campaigns. Lots of useful links to other websites - many of which are for a specific disability.
www.medical-devices.gov.uk Medical Devices Agency - Information includes Disability Equipment Assessment Centres and publications, Disability Evaluation Programme.
www.disabilitynow.org.uk Disability Now magazine website
www.disabilityalliance.org Disability Alliance website
www.ondivorce.co.uk Divorce information website
www.directmobility.co.uk Direct supplier of mobility equipment
www.debtadvicefoundation.org Comprehensive debt advice
www.debtwizard.com Help and guidance to anyone that is experiencing financial difficulty
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www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk Gamblers Anonymous(UK)
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www.maytree.org.uk A sanctuary for the suicidal. Offers telephone support and guidance and in some cases a place to stay for a set period.
www.mesothelioma.com Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance -The charity dedicated to serving mesothelioma victims and their families.
www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com An extensive database of information and resources for patients and their families to better understand the symptoms of Mesothelioma and the various aspects of diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, as well as life expectancy.
www.mind.org.uk Mental health charity MIND
www.macmillan.org.uk Charity offering support for those affected by cancer
www.moodgym.anu.edu.au Mood Gym. On-line self help CBT programme.
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www.direct.gov.uk Public services all on one website
www.parentlineplus.org.uk The leading charity providing help and support to anyone caring for children - for families living together as well as apart.
www.payplan.com Free debt management plans, IVAs and free debt advice.
www.nfpi.org The National Family and Parenting Institute
www.pleuralmesothelioma.com Source of information on this rare form of cancer that develops in the lungs. Almost always caused by exposure to asbestos which has been included in many items - for example children's toys and house-hold insulation.
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www.suzylamplugh.org.uk Advice on lone working and personal safety
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www.tradingstandards.gov.uk Trading Standards national website
www.hmrc.gov.uk Tax matters