Information and Support
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If you or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this episode first broadcast 05/03/2016 the following organisations may be able to help:
Huntington’s Disease
The Huntington’s Disease Association
The Huntington’s Disease Association provide information and advice to families, friends and healthcare professionals who support Huntington’s disease families.
Phone: 0151 331 5444
Huntington’s Disease Association Northern Ireland
Huntington’s Disease Association Northern Ireland provides information on all aspects of Huntington’s disease.
Visit the Huntington’s Disease Association Northern Ireland website
Scottish Huntington's Association
Scottish Huntington's Association provides information, advice and services to adults, young people and professionals about all aspects of Huntington’s disease.
Genetic Disorders UK
Genetic Disorders UK provides help and support to families affected by genetic disorders.
Phone: 0800 987 8987 (urgent enquiries - weekdays 9am-5pm)
Contact a Family
Contact a Family provides support, advice and information to families with disabled children and can also put families in contact with others whose child has the same condition.
Phone: 0808 808 3555
Marie Curie Cancer Care
Marie Curie provides confidential support and practical information on all aspects of terminal illness.
Phone: 0800 090 2309 (Mon-Fri 8-6, Sat 11-5)
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse Bereavement Care provides support after the death of someone close including face to face, telephone, group support, as well as bereavement support for children.
Phone: 0808 808 1677 (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
Bereavement Advice Centre
Bereavement Advice Centre provides support and advice to bereaved people on what they need to do after a death.
Phone: 0800 634 9494 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)
Hospice UK
Hospice UK offers information on end of life and bereavement, including writing a will, funeral plans and end of life care.
Pain killer abuse
CITAp
CITAp (Council for Information on Tranquillisers and Antidepressants) provides support and information for individuals, families, friends and health professionals coping with addiction and dependency to tranquillisers, sleeping tablets, painkillers and antidepressants.
Visit the CITAp website
Battle Against Tranquilisers
Battle Against Tranquilisers helps people withdraw from addiction to benzodiazepines, tranquillisers and similar drugs as comfortably as possible, and to help them to make the changes necessary in life after withdrawal.
Phone: 0844 826 9317 (staffed by volunteers when available)
WithYou
WithYou provides free and confidential support to adults and young people experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol, or their mental health. An online webchat service is available seven days a week
Visit the We Are With You website
Gender Identity
Mermaids
Mermaids is a support group for gender variant children and teenagers, and their families. Its members are parents and young people who have dealt with, or are dealing with gender identity issues.
Gendered Intelligence
Gendered Intelligence runs a range of youth groups in London, Leeds and Bristol for young trans, non-binary and questioning young people aged between 11 and 25. Their website also includes information and resources for families and an online discussion group.
The Beaumont Society
The Beaumont Society is a national self help body run by and for those who cross-dress or are trans-sexual.
A membership fee applies.
Phone: 01582 412220
The Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES)
The Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES) offers information and on line resources to help improve the lives of trans people of all ages.
Phone: 01372 801554
Gender Trust
The Gender Trust helps adults throughout the United Kingdom who are transsexual, gender dysphoric, transgender, or those whose lives are affected by gender identity issues.
