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Abortion: Marie Stopes International
Marie Stopes’ mission is to ensure the right of all people to have children by choice not chance, by providing reproductive healthcare worldwide.
Abuse: Barnados
Charity No 216250 Children's charity aiming to help vulnerable children and young people transform their lives and fulfil their potential.
Abuse: Childline
24-hour UK helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger. Call ChildLine free on 0800 1111.
Abuse: Kidscape
National children's charity focusing on preventative policies with practical, easy to use material for children, parents and teachers.
Abuse: Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
Free, confidential and non-judgemental help and support. Helpline 0208 239 1122 Mon-Friday 12-2.30pm & 7-9.30pm Weekends/ public holidays 2.30-5pm.
Abuse:NSPCC
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Child Protection hotline: 0808 800 5000.
Access: AbilityNet
Information and advice on any aspect of the use of a computer by someone with a disability.
Accidents
Department of Health's pages on accidental injury,intended to act as a focal point for general information on this subject.
Acid: European Association for the Treatment of Addiction (UK)
The European Association for the Treatment of Addiction (UK) is an independent charity, which aims to help ensure that people who are dependent on drugs or alcohol get timely access to the treatment they need.
Acid: Trashed
Drug information: about, origins, effects, the law, composition, emergency and risks (NHS Promotion site).
Acne: Acne Support Group
Providing support and advice for acne sufferers and relatives of sufferers.
Acne: Stop Spots
Charity No 1026654, founded in 1992. The Group also supports those with Rosacea. It offers support to those affected and their families.
ADD: adders.org
A comprehensive website covering a wide range of information on ADHD.
ADD: ADDiss Information Services
Organises local and national seminars and provides information, support, training and resources on ADHD.
ADD: Henry Spink Foundation
Information on therapies and treatments (with emphasis on alternative/complimentary approaches) that may help in the treatment of ADHD.
Addiction: Aberlour Childcare Trust
Charity No SC007991 Helps mothers with addictions and their children with related learning and emotional problems.
Addictions: Al-Anon
Family groups providing support for anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking.
Addictions: Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship of men and women who have lost the ability to control their drinking, offering help and support.
Addictions: Drugscope
The UK's leading centre of expertise on drugs, aiming to inform policy development and reduce drug-related risk.
Addictions: European Association for the Treatment of Addiction (UK)
The European Association for the Treatment of Addiction (UK) is an independent charity, which aims to help ensure that people who are dependent on drugs or alcohol get timely access to the treatment they need.
Addictions: Trashed
Drug information: about, origins, effects, the law, composition, emergency and risks (NHS Promotion site).
ADHD: adders.org
A comprehensive website covering a wide range of information on ADHD.
ADHD: ADDiss Information Services
Organises local and national seminars and provides information, support, training and resources on ADHD.
ADHD: Autism Independent UK
For increased awareness of autism, and information about diagnosis, assessment, education and treatment.
ADHD: Autismconnect
Free, non-commercial service which aims to be the first port of call for anyone interested in finding up-to-date information about autism and related autistic spectrum disorders.
ADHD: Autistic Society
Encourage a better understanding of autism and to pioneer specialist services for people with autism and those who care for them.
ADHD: Henry Spink Foundation
Information on therapies and treatments (with emphasis on alternative/complimentary approaches) that may help in the treatment of ADHD.
ADHD: National Autistic Society
Charity No 269425 Information, advice and support, training courses and conferences, and the promotion of research.
ADHD: Scottish Society for Autism
Scottish Charity No SC 009068, Education, care, support and opportunities for people with autism/Asperger syndrome in Scotland.
Adoption Information Line
Site contains information on individual children for whom placements are currently being sought.
Adoption: After Adoption
The largest independent post-adoption service in the UK providing independent advice, information, counselling and support to anyone affected by adoption.
Adoption: Doh Adoption Site
For anyone involved or interested in adoption. It relates to adoption in England but laws governing adoption in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are very similar.
Adrenaline: British Allergy Foundation
Charity No 1003726 Information, advice and support for people with allergies, details of NHS allergy clinics and specialists.
AIDS: Positively Women
Charity No 802406 Training, information and counselling together with practical advice on a range of issues for women living with HIV.
AIDS: Terrence Higgins Trust Lighthouse
Charity No 288527, Advice and information on welfare rights legal services, employment and housing, and a Hardship Fund (jointly with Crusaid).
Allergies: British Allergy Foundation
Charity No 1003726 Information, advice and support for people with allergies, details of NHS allergy clinics and specialists.
Alström Syndrome UK
Support for families, carers and professional workers affected by Alström Syndrome.
Alzheimer's Society
Charity No 296645 The UK's leading care and research charity for people with all forms of dementia and their carers.
Amphetamines: Drugscope
The UK's leading centre of expertise on drugs, aiming to inform policy development and reduce drug-related risk.
Amphetamines: European Association for the Treatment of Addiction (UK)
The European Association for the Treatment of Addiction (UK) is an independent charity, which aims to help ensure that people who are dependent on drugs or alcohol get timely access to the treatment they need.
Amphetamines: Trashed
Drug information: about, origins, effects, the law, composition, emergency and risks (NHS Promotion site).
Amputation: STEPS
Charity No 327662 Support for any condition that can affect walking ability such as clubfoot, or congenital dislocation and developmental dysplasia of the hip.
Amyl Nitrate: Drugscope
The UK's leading centre of expertise on drugs, aiming to inform policy development and reduce drug-related risk.
Amyl Nitrate: European Association for the Treatment of Addiction (UK)
The European Association for the Treatment of Addiction (UK) is an independent charity, which aims to help ensure that people who are dependent on drugs or alcohol get timely access to the treatment they need.
Amyl Nitrate: Trashed
Drug information: about, origins, effects, the law, composition, emergency and risks (NHS Promotion site).
Anabolic Steroids: Drugscope
The UK's leading centre of expertise on drugs, aiming to inform policy development and reduce drug-related risk.
Anaphylaxis: British Allergy Foundation
Charity No 1003726 Information, advice and support for people with allergies, details of NHS allergy clinics and specialists.
Anophthalmia: MACs
Charity No 1040074 Micro & Anophthalmic Children's Society
Anorexia: Eating Disorders Association
Information and help on all aspects of eating disorders. Helpline 01603 621 414 (9am-6:30pm weekdays) Youthline 01603 765 050 (4-6pm weekdays)
Antenatal: CARE for Life
Care for Life offers advice and counselling to women facing a crisis pregnancy or following abortion.
Antenatal: National Childbirth Trust
The NCT offers support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood, aiming to give every parent the chance to make informed choices
Anti-Bullying: BullyOnline
Anti-bullying website, tacking the problem at school and (for teenagers) in the workplace.
Anti-Bullying: Kidscape
National children's charity focusing on preventative policies with practical, easy to use material for children, parents and teachers.
Anti-Racism: Britkid
Website about race, racism, and life - as seen through the eyes of the Britkids.
Aplastic Anaemia Trust
Charity No 292057, originally fomed as the Marrow Environment Project in 1985.
Arthritis Care
Information, training and support to help people with arthritis take control of their health and their lives.
Arthritis Research Campaign
This UK charity provides information on arthritis and raises funds to promote medical research into arthritic conditions.
Arthritis: Wishbone
Charity No 1044609 Represents and supports orthopaedic research.
Arthrogryposis Group (TAG)
Charity No 327508 Support for people with Arthrogryposis, a name given to a group of conditions that relate to 'stiff joints'.
Asperger's Syndrome: Autismconnect
Free, non-commercial service which aims to be the first port of call for anyone interested in finding up-to-date information about autism and related autistic spectrum disorders.
Asthma and Allergy Information and Research
Charity aiming to further education and research in asthma and allergic diseases, and to provide support for patients in certain areas.
Asthma and Allergy Information and Research
Charity aiming to further education and research in asthma and allergic diseases, and to provide support for patients in certain areas.
Asthma and Allergy Information and Research
Charity aiming to further education and research in asthma and allergic diseases, and to provide support for patients in certain areas.
Asthma: Breathe Easy
Charity No 326730 Information for parents and carers about respiratory syncytial (RS) virus and resulting chest infections in young babies.
Atresia of the Choanae: CHARGE
Charity No 1042953, established in 1987. It offers support and advice to families of affected children and linking where possible.
Autism Independent UK
For increased awareness of autism, and information about diagnosis, assessment, education and treatment.
Autism: National Autistic Society
Charity No 269425 Information, advice and support, training courses and conferences, and the promotion of research.
Autismconnect
Free, non-commercial service which aims to be the first port of call for anyone interested in finding up-to-date information about autism and related autistic spectrum disorders.
Autistic Society
Encourage a better understanding of autism and to pioneer specialist services for people with autism and those who care for them.