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Help!Need help or advice? In need of some information that may keep you out of trouble? Our aim is to point you towards some potential sources of help, or give the web address that may provide the answer to your question. Need some help?* Emotional & Practical Support * Bereavement The death of a loved one is difficult. Here are a few agencies who care. Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. The organisation provides support and offers information, advice, education and training services. Young Person's freephone helpline * The Child Bereavement Charity. Specialises in support, information and training to all those affected when a baby or child dies, or when a child is bereaved. To speak to someone in person please contact the office on 01494 446648 during office hours. http://www.childbereavement.org.uk/ * Child Health If your child requires hospital or other medical treatment things can feel confusing. Rather than gleaning information from trawling the internet why not have a look at Great Ormond Street's informative helpsheets for families and young people. These are written by medical professionals in language families can understand. http://www.gosh.nhs.uk/factsheets/families/index.html http://www.gosh.nhs.uk/factsheets/children/index.html CarersAre you a Carer? Carers look after someone at home with an illness or disability. A carer may be a relative, friend or neighbour. They are not paid for the care they provide. The person cared for may live in their own home or the carer’s home. The Princess Royal Trust for Carers There are area-based organisations across the United Kingdom that provide support and information for carers. You can find out if there is a ‘Care for the Carers’ organisation for your area through the Princess Royal Trust for Carers. This organisation has a network of 133 independently managed Carer’s Centres, 83 young carers services and interactive websites. The Trust provides quality information, advice and support services to almost 310,000 careers, including over 15,500 young carers. Log on to their website, www.carers.org Carers UK 32-36 Loman Street Southwark London SE1 0EET. 020 7922 8000 F. 020 7922 8001 info@carersuk.org Carers Line T. 0808 808 7777 Campaigns on behalf of carers. Provides support and advice, information relating to local areas. Child Protection The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has merged with Childline. If you are worried about a child, call the NSPCC Child Protection Helpline on 0808 800 5000. Help for Children and Teenagers: for advice or just wanting to talk, call Childline. Calls are free and confidential. 0800 1111 Eating DisordersBEAT http://www.b-eat.co.uk/Home Helpline08456 341414 Youthline08456 347650 beat endeavours to respond to all e-mails within 5 days. BEAT campaigns on issues relating to eating disorders and provides help and advice. BEAT covers Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, compulsive eating and other eating disorders. There is also support for carers & message boards including one for men. All ages are welcome.
Anorexia & Bulimia Care http://www.anorexiabulimiacare.co.uk/ 01462 423351 A UK national Christian charity working to support people with anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. Aims to provide help and advice for those affected and carers. Quit Smoking Log on to www.nhs.uk/gosmokefree for support, resources and advice to quit smoking.
Samaritans www.samaritans.org UK phone: 08457 909090 ROI phone 1850 609090 Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Their service is offered by telephone, email, letter and face to face in most branches. Samaritans is available to anyone in the UK and Republic of Ireland. If you live outside of these areas, visit www.befrienders.orgto find your nearest helpline. * The Labyrinth Stressed? You might enjoy taking time out to complete the spiritual journey at the labyrinth - please note: this is a Christian website. http://www.labyrinth.org.uk/index.html
Information that may save you time, stress or trouble
Christians Against Povery - CAP Free debt counselling service where there are CAP centres. If no local centre is available links are provided to other services which may be of help plus there is on-line advice. Jubilee Mill Tel: 01274 760720s
Citizens Advice Bureau www.adviceguide.org.uk CAB gives practical, up to date information on a wide range of topics, including benefits and housing, employment rights and discrimination, debt and tax issues See their web site for round the clock access to this information.
Using the Internet safely This website is sponsored by the British government, plus businesses, and offers advice about keeping safe online. It explains the big threats, and how to minimise them. Travelling abroad – frequently asked questionsI am flying. What can I take in my carry-on luggage? Department for Transport The rules are subject to change. For the current regulations, log on to www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyou/airtravel/airportsecurity/ I am going shopping in another country. How much can I bring back without being liable to pay tax? HM Revenue & Customs If you are travelling outside the European Union, the limit may be lower than you expect. See: This site also provides information on duty and taxes payable on goods purchased via the Internet.
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