Links

For more information and help about a particular condition or problem you can consult these various web sites.

 

 

Useful Websites

National Institute for Clinical Excellence: good source of information on many aspects of health and social care, including mental health matters in England and Wales
www.nice.org.uk

Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network: Clinical guidelines on many aspects of health and social care, including mental health.
www.sign.ac.uk

Young Minds: Excellent website on mental health for children and teenagers with lots of advice and information designed specially for young people. Plus, information appropriate for parents, teachers and other people concerned about young people and mental health issues.
www.youngminds.org.uk

Eating Disorders Association: Good practical advice and information on all types of eating disorders. Suitable for sufferers, relatives, children and families and anyone interested to learn more about these conditions.
www.edauk.com

British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists: Up to date information on CBT practioners, research and training. Useful leaflets on the application of CBT covering many types of mental health problems.

www.babcp.com

 

Bereavement Children & Adults: 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 counselling and support. It offers information, advice, education and training services.

www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk

 

Compassionate Friends: The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is an organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding, support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children. We also offer support, advice and information to other relatives, friends and professionals who are helping the family.

www.tcf.org.uk

 

Miscarraige: The Miscarriage Association produces leaflets, fact-sheets and audiotapes which answer the most commonly asked questions about pregnancy loss. Our website provides an additional source of information, with most leaflets available on-line.

www.miscarraigeassociation.org.uk

 

Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS): Sands is working to support bereaved parents and families, and to press for improvements in care during pregnancy and when a baby has died

www.uk-sands.org

 

Dementia: The UK’s leading care and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers

www.alzheimers.org.uk

 

Carers

info@carers.org.uk