Behavior
Disorders: 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.
Behavior
Disorders: Autistic Society
Encourage a better understanding of autism and to pioneer specialist
services for people with autism and those who care for them.
Benefits:
Citizens Advice Bureau
Advice and information on your rights from Adviceguide, the online CAB information service - covering all four UK countries, and with information in Welsh and ethnic community languages.
Bereavement
Counselling: Association of Children's Hospices
Represents all the voluntary sector children's hospices and brings together
over 37 voluntary sector organisations in Great Britain dedicated to
the care of terminally ill children.
Bereavement:
CancerBACUP
Charity No 1019719 Providing high quality and up to date information,
practical advice and support for cancer patients and their families.
Bereavement:
Cancerhelp UK
Free information service about cancer and cancer care for the general
public, brought to you by The Cancer Research Campaign.
Bereavement:
Cancerlink
Charity No 326430 Resource for approximately 500 cancer support and
self-help groups throughout the UK.
Bereavement:
CLIC
Charity No 802396 Help for children affected by cancer, promotion of
research, and financial grants to families.
Bereavement:
Compassionate Friends (UK)
Organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding,
support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children.
Bereavement:
Leukaemia CARE Society
Charity No 259483 Offers immediate contact with local organisers. In
some cases financial help is available.
Bereavement:
Leukaemia Society (UK)
Charity No 1040984 Offers support to affected children, families and
carers, and has a special interest in bone marrow transplantation.
Bereavement:
Sargent Cancer Care for Children
Charity No 256435 Counselling and financial support for children and
young people affected by cancer, leukaemia, or Hodgkin's Disease.
Bereavement:
Teenage Cancer Trust
Charity No 1062559 Focuses on the needs of UK teenagers and young adults
with cancer, leukaemia, Hodgkin's and related diseases.
Birth
Defects: Williams Syndrome Foundation
Charity No 281014 Contact and support through a network of regional
groups, with financial help to attend meetings if necessary.
Birthmark
Support Group
Charity No 1090952 Birthmark Support Groups offers help and information
on vascular birthmarks.
Birthmarks:
Changing Faces
Charity No 1011222 established in 1992. It provides information, support
and advice to anyone with a disfigurement and their family.
Blind:
Retinoblastoma Society
Charity No 327493 A national charity offering support and information
to people with retinoblastoma (eye cancer) and their families.
Breastfeeding:
National Childbirth Trust
The NCT offers support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood,
aiming to give every parent the chance to make informed choices.
British
Allergy Foundation
Charity No 1003726 Information, advice and support for people with allergies,
details of NHS allergy clinics and specialists.
Brittle
Bone Society
Charity No 272100 The charity It offers advice, encouragement and practical
help for affected individuals and families.
BSE:
Human BSE Foundation
The Human BSE Foundation offers support and information to the families
of affected individuals and their carers.
BSE:
National CJD Co-ordinator
Charity No 296645. It offers support and advice on all forms of CJD
and attempts to link families where possible.
Bulemia:
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)
Bullying:
Kidscape
National children's charity focusing on preventative policies with practical,
easy to use material for children, parents and teachers.
BullyOnline
Anti-bullying website, tacking the problem at school and (for teenagers)
in the workplace.
Working with people with a learning disability to fight discrimination,
ensure their rights are recognised, and tthat they are respected as
individuals.
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