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This is for support pages in Great Britain.  Prescription drug abuse is the use of a prescription medication in a way not intended by the prescribing doctor. Prescription drug abuse or problematic use includes everything from taking a friend's prescription painkiller for your backache to snorting or injecting ground-up pills to get high. Drug abuse may become ongoing and compulsive, despite the negative consequences.  THE MANOR CLINIC: Located in Southampton, The Manor Clinic is a world class 14-bed addiction treatment centre that provides state-of-the-art care to people who desire to break free from the confines of addiction, chemical dependency, and co-occurring mental health concerns. The Manor Clinic features three unique programmes so as to meet the varying treatment needs of their patients. When engaged in one of these programmes, their staff will work closely with patients to customise treatment plans that are aimed to garner the most favourable treatment outcomes. PLEASE VISIT: TheManorClinic.com HELPLINE: 023 8098 1201  FRANK: FRANK provides honest and completely factual information about all sorts of drugs. The FRANK service is free, and operated by fully-trained advisers. In particular, FRANK aims to give young people the skills and confidence needed to reject drugs and offer parents the information they need to bring up the topic with their children. Advice can be accessed through the FRANK helpline, the FRANK website email and text message. The FRANK service is a key lever to deliver the 2010 government drug strategy. The service specifically addresses the objective to reduce demand, by preventing people from taking drugs in the first place. The strategy highlights that young people in particular need quality drug education to provide thorough knowledge of the effects and harms, and to give them skills and confidence to reject drugs. PLEASE VISIT: TalkToFrank.com HELPLINE: 0300 123 6 600 TEXT: 82111 EMAIL: [email protected] 
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These are for support pages in Great Britain.  Fanconi Anemia is a rare disease passed down through families (inherited) that mainly affects the bone marrow. It results in decreased production of all types of blood cells. This is the most common inherited form of aplastic anemia. Fanconi anemia is different from Fanconi Syndrome, a rare kidney disorder.  FANCONI HOPE: Fanconi Hope are a registered national charitable trust set up by parents of Fanconi Anaemia (FA) affected children and clinicians with an interest in Fanconi Anaemia. Fanconi Anaemia (FA) is a rare, life-limiting genetic disorder causing bone marrow failure in children and a predisposition to gynaecological, head and neck cancers, together with other complications both in childhood and in later life. Fanconi Hope's work is made possible through the generous donations and funds raised by their supporters, FA families, their friends and relatives across the United Kingdom. Fanconi Hope are there to support a United Kingdom Fanconi Anaemia National Registry so as to ensure Fanconi Anaemia affected children and their families are kept track of and provided with the best care. They promote awareness and understanding of Fanconi Anaemia among affected families, the medical profession, and the general public. FA want to encourage translational research which may directly benefit Fanconi Anaemia affected children and their families. PLEASE VISIT: FanconiHope.org EMAIL: [email protected] TELEPHONE: 0300 330 14 10  THE APLASTIC ANEMIA TRUST: The Aplastic Anemia Trust's vision is a world free from aplastic anaemia and allied rare bone marrow failures. The Aplastic Anemia Trust's mission is to enable vital research into the causes of aplastic anaemia and other rare bone marrow failures that ultimately leads to finding a cure, and to support everyone affected by them, so they can lead healthy and fulfilling lives. The Aplastic Anemia Trust are the only charity in the United Kingdom dedicated to research into aplastic anaemia and allied rare bone marrow failures, and supporting everyone affected nationally. The Aplastic Anemia Trust have built productive working partnerships with major research centres of excellence in Great Britain, including St George's Hospital and King's College Hospital, providing The Aplastic Anemia Trust with direct access to world-class experts, state-of-the-art labs and excellent patient care. PLEASE VISIT: TheAAT.org.uk HELPLINE: 0300 102 32 02 These are for support pages based in Great Britain.  Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.  SCOTTISH AUTISM: Scottish Autism is an organisation dedicated to enabling autistic people to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. Established in 1968 by a group of parents, Scottish Autism are now the largest provider of autism-specific services in Scotland and a leading authority and advocate for good autism practice. Scottish Autism exist to help those diagnosed with autism to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives and be recognised as valued members of the community they live in. Scottish Autism also seek to share our knowledge and expertise with parents, carers and other professionals in order to support the development of skills and strategies needed to provide the best care and support for autistic people. Building partnerships locally, nationally and internally provides Scottish Autism with the exciting opportunity to learn and share our knowledge of good autism practice with other countries. Scottish Autism's Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Charlene Tait, is on the Council of Administration for Autism-Europe. This is an association gathering almost 90 national and regional organisations advocating for the rights of autistic people from 30 European countries. Please visit: ScottishAutism.org HELPLINE: 01259 720044 EMAIL: [email protected]  CHILD AUTISM UK: Child Autism UK is an autism charity based in Ascot, Berkshire, Britain which provides information and support for parents of children with autism. The organisation was known as Peach – Parents for the Early Intervention of Autism in Children from foundation to its rebrand as Child Autism UK in 2015. The rebrand reflects more closely the role of the organisation providing advice and services to families of children with autism. One of the main services that Child Autism UK offers is a helpline for parents. Many parents find it difficult to get answers to their questions when their children have problems; they do not know where to turn. Child Autism UK provides information packs and importantly puts parents in contact with other parents who have been through the same processes and now have a positive outlook. When parents first get a diagnosis or feel their child has difficulties they often feel bereft, mourning the child they thought they had. Child Autism UK shows them that significant progress can be made, and helps them move forward. Please visit: ChildAutism.org.uk HELPLINE: 01344 88 22 48  NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY: Founded in 1962, National Autistic Society are the United Kingdom’s leading charity for autistic people and their families. National Autistic Society's goal is to help transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. All our work is guided by our vision, mission and values, which have been developed alongside autistic people and family members. National Autistic Society's aim is to transform lives by providing support, information and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the United Kingdom, as well as their three million family members and carers. Also, National Autistic Society's goal is to change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and helping businesses, local authorities and government to provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws. Please visit: Autism.org.uk EMAIL: [email protected] HELPLINE: 0808 800 4104 These are for support pages based in Great Britain  Anorexia Nervosa, often referred to simply as anorexia, is an eating disorder, characterised by low weight, food restriction, fear of gaining weight, and a strong desire to be thin. Many people with anorexia see themselves as overweight even though they are, in fact, underweight. They often deny that they have a problem with low weight. They weigh themselves frequently, eat small amounts, and only eat certain foods. Some exercise excessively, force themselves to vomit, or use laxatives to produce weight loss. Complications may include osteoporosis, infertility, and heart damage, among others. Women will often stop having menstrual periods.  ANOREXIA & BULIMIA CARE: For over 25 years, Anorexia & Bulimia Care have provided personal support and assistance for anyone affected by Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating and all other types of eating distress. Anorexia & Bulimia Care, or simply ABC, are for the relief of someone suffering with those eating disorders. Anorexia & Bulimia Care encourage and assist others to care for sufferers. Anorexia & Bulimia Care educate, train and advise those caring for sufferers as well as carrying out preventative education. Anorexia & Bulimia Care promote research into eating disorders and research into treatment and/or cures and to publish the results. Please visit: AnorexiaBulimiaCare.org.uk HELPLINE: 03000 11 12 13  BEAT: Beat is the United Kingdom’s eating disorder charity. Beat begun life in 1989 as the first national charity for people with eating disorders because of a merger of two local charities. Called the Eating Disorders Association, they have grown and developed over time to become Beat. Beat exist to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. They are a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected, giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones a place where they feel listened to, supported and empowered. Eating disorders are widely misunderstood and stigmatised illnesses, so Beat work to change this at every level. Beat campaign for positive change for people who are suffering so that they can get the help they need and deserve as quickly as possible, because Beat know that the faster they get treatment, the greater their chance of full recovery. Beat run and assist with research to learn more about what causes eating disorders and how best to treat them. Beat translate the complex and technical into practical guidance for people affected by eating disorders, both sufferers and their friends and families. Beat offer awareness training in schools and workplaces, and a HelpFinder service to help people find treatment in their area. Beat help healthcare professionals to recognise the thoughts and feelings that cause these mental illnesses, rather than focusing on physical symptoms, so that they can provide the best possible care for their patients. Please visit: BeatEatingDisorders.org.uk HELPLINE: 0808 801 0677 STUDENTLINE: 0808 801 0811 YOUTHLINE: 0808 801 0711 EMAIL: [email protected]  RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS: Rethink Mental Illness' vision is for equality, rights, the fair treatment and maximum quality of life for all those affected by mental illness, their carers, family and friends. As one of the largest charitable providers of services for people living with mental illness, Rethink Mental Illness are well placed to make a direct impact on the care people receive. But Rethink Mental Illness have a much larger vision too – to transform at every level the way the nation approaches mental illness. Every year, their diverse range of information and support helps tens of thousands of people get through crises, live independently and feel that they do not have to face mental illness alone. Please visit: Rethink.org.uk This is for support pages in Great Britain.  Someone who develops psychosis will have their own unique set of symptoms and experiences, according to their particular circumstances. In general, four main symptoms are associated with a psychotic episode: hallucinations / delusions / confused and disturbed thoughts / lack of insight and self-awareness.  SUPPORT IN MIND SCOTLAND (SIMS): Support In Mind Scotland's aim is to improve the quality of life for anyone whose mental health problems or mental illness has a serious impact on their life and on the lives of others, including family members, friends and supporters. Support In Mind Scotland believe that every individual has the right to be valued, and to share in the opportunities, enjoyment, challenges, responsibilities and choices of everyday life. That those who experience mental illness, and mental health problems, their families and carers and friends, are entitled to quality support in the community or in hospital, or in their own homes as they choose. That those who need care and support should be enabled to play an active role in the decisions that impact on them. That people affected by serious illnesses, like psychosis, have a specialised knowledge and expertise, which will be reflected in all that we do. Support In Mind Scotland improve quality of life by working with people to have more opportunities. Build confidence and social skills. Be more connected to their families and communities. Have more stable lifestyles by providing help with practical issues. Be more physically well – exercise, diet, healthy eating. Support In Mind Scotland assist people who are hard to reach and engage. People with serious mental illness including schizophrenia. People subject to compulsory treatment and compulsory measures – those who come through criminal justice who are not well. People who have chaotic lifestyles due to historic factors, poverty and lifestyle choices. PLEASE VISIT: SupportInMindScotland.org.uk INFOLINE: 0131 662 4359 EMAIL: [email protected]  MIND: MIND provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem only in England and Wales. MIND campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Their local MINDs support over 513,000 people across England and Wales. Their services include supported housing, crisis helplines, drop-in centres, employment and training schemes, counselling and befriending. Because of MIND, millions more people have access to advice and support thanks to their information and services nationally and locally, in England and Wales. They are actively building on change, but are aware that there is much more to do. MIND is a charity and they rely on donations. They are very grateful to everyone who supports them financially. That’s why they are committed to being open about how they are funded and managed. Over more than 60 years MIND has worked to improve the lives of all people with experience of mental health problems. Through public campaigns, government lobbying and more than 1,000 services our local MINDs have delivered in communities across England and Wales, they have touched millions of lives. Their policy work influences government so that people with mental health problems can get the support they need and the respect they deserve. PLEASE VISIT: MIND.org.uk HELPLINE: 0300 123 3393 EMAIL: [email protected] TEXT: 86463 This is for support pages in Great Britain.  Ovarian Cancer, or cancer of the ovaries, is one of the most common types of cancer in women. Ovarian Cancer mainly affects women who have been through the menopause (usually over the age of 50), but it can sometimes affect younger women. CANCER RESEARCH UK:  Thanks to supporters, Cancer Research UK's pioneering work into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer has helped save millions of lives. Over the past 40 years survival has doubled, thanks to the great progress research has made. Cancer doesn’t discriminate and neither do Cancer Research UK's discoveries. They benefit people everywhere, regardless of where they were made. By bringing together local Universities, NHS trusts and charities, Cancer Research UK have created world-leading hubs of research in various cities all across Great Britain. Their research network allows the smartest minds to work together, locally, to ensure discoveries are turned into benefits for people with cancer everywhere, sooner. PLEASE VISIT: CancerResearchUK.org FORUM: CancerResearchUK.org/CancerChat FREEPHONE: 0808 800 40 40  OVARIAN CANCER ACTION: Ovarian Cancer Action are determined to do something about cancer in the ovaries. To take action and make ovarian cancer a survivable disease. Ovarian Cancer Action are rasing awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer amongst the public and healthcare professionals is how they make the quickest impact. Scientific research is how Ovarian Cancer Action make the biggest impact. Ovarian Cancer Action are committed to funding research to accelerate progress in three main areas: prevention, diagnosis and treatment. And while their scientists are busy in the lab, other members of their team are on the ground campaigning for change and raising awareness of the disease, so that every woman and healthcare professional knows the signs to look out for. PLEASE VISIT: Ovarian.org.uk BCRA HUB: Ovarian.org.uk/BCRA HELPLINE: 020 7380 1730 EMAIL: [email protected]  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural disorder that includes symptoms such as inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Symptoms of ADHD tend to be noticed at an early age and may become more noticeable when a child's circumstances change, such as when they start school. ADHD FOUNDATION:  The ADHD Foundation, in partnership with individuals, families, doctors, teachers and other agencies. The ADHD Foundation supports achievement, educational attainment, mental health and employability. The ADHD Foundation works in a unique way. The ADHD Foundation work in partnership with those living with ADHD, enabling them understand and manage ADHD. The ADHD Foundation have a team of skilled, experienced and dedicated staff, sessional workers and volunteers, some of whom have progressed from beneficiaries of the service to deliverers of training and services. Their team understand first hand the issues around ADHD, sharing their experience and providing skill support and encouragement. Please visit: ADHDFoundation.org.uk These are for support pages in Great Britain.  Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person's brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or medication. Substances such as alcohol, marijuana and nicotine also are considered drugs.  FRANK: FRANK provides honest and completely factual information about all sorts of drugs. The FRANK service is free, and operated by fully trained advisers. In particular, FRANK aims to give young people the skills and confidence needed to reject drugs and offer parents the information they need to bring up the topic with their children. Advice can be accessed through the FRANK helpline, the FRANK website email and text message. The FRANK service is a key lever to deliver the 2010 government drug strategy. The service specifically addresses the objective to reduce demand, by preventing people from taking drugs in the first place. The strategy highlights that young people in particular need quality drug education to provide thorough knowledge of the effects and harms, and to give them skills and confidence to reject drugs. PLEASE VISIT: TalkToFrank.com HELPLINE: 0300 123 6 600 TEXT: 82111 EMAIL: [email protected] ADDACTION:  AddAction helps people change their behaviour to become the very best that they can be. It could be their drug or alcohol use or worries about their mental health - AddAction supports people to make lasting change in their lives. AddAction delivers 81 services across Scotland and England. In 2017 AddAction supported 140,000 people. AddAction work with adults and young people, in community settings, in prisons, in residential rehab and through outreach. AddAction believes that everyone can change and they support them to do it. As the largest provider of drug and alcohol support services in Scotland, AddAction are never far away from those who need them - people with addiction issues, their families, friends and communities. AddAction are there for anyone who wants their help. AddAction's first Scottish service started in 2004 and they now have distinct services across the country, from Dundee to Stranraer. While each one has its own distinct identity, AddAction take a very Scottish approach to dealing with the problems faced by their communities. Much of AddAction's pioneering work and success has led the way for their services south of the border. PLEASE VISIT: AddAction.org.uk WEBCHAT: AddAction.org.uk/WebChat This is for support groups within Great Britain.  Cervical cancer is a cancer arising from the cervix. It is due to the abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Early on, typically no symptoms are seen. Later symptoms may include abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain or pain during sexual intercourse. While bleeding after sex may not be serious, it may also indicate the presence of cervical cancer.  MUMMY'S STAR: Mummy’s Star is the only charity in the United Kingdom and Republic Of Ireland dedicated to women and their families affected by cancer during pregnancy shortly after a birth. Mummy's Star's aim is to support pregnancy through cancer and beyond. More specifically the charity focuses on supporting women and families where the woman is diagnosed or treated for cancer during her pregnancy. PLEASE VISIT: MummysStar.org  CANCER RESEARCH UK: Thanks to supporters, Cancer Research UK's pioneering work into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer has helped save millions of lives. Over the past 40 years survival has doubled, thanks to the great progress research has made. Cancer doesn’t discriminate and neither do Cancer Research UK's discoveries. They benefit people everywhere, regardless of where they were made. By bringing together local Universities, NHS trusts and charities, Cancer Research UK have created world-leading hubs of research in various cities all across Great Britain. Their research network allows the smartest minds to work together, locally, to ensure discoveries are turned into benefits for people with cancer everywhere, sooner. PLEASE VISIT: CancerResearchUK.org FREEPHONE: 0808 800 4040  JO'S CERVICAL CANCER TRUST: Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust is the United Kingdom’s leading cervical cancer charity. Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust are here for everyone who needs support, for as long as they need the support but they won’t stop until the day that cervical cancer is no more. Cervical cancer can be devastating but Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust are there to reduce the impact. Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust provide trustworthy information, campaign for change and provide support at every step. Their main goal is to see cervical cancer prevented and reduce the impact for everyone affected by cervical abnormalities and cervical cancer through providing the highest quality information and support, and campaigning for excellence in cervical cancer treatment and prevention. Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust's policy work spans all aspects of cervical cancer treatment, care and prevention across the whole of Great Britain and they regularly conduct new research to keep up-to-date with their work. Their latest research covers awareness of cervical screening, understanding of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and the patient experience of having cell changes or cervical cancer. Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust are campaigning to reduce the impact of cervical cancer across the United Kingdom. PLEASE VISIT: JosTrust.org.uk HELPLINE: 0808 802 8000 FORUM: JosTrust.org.uk/Forum These are for support groups and charities based within Great Britain.  Suicidal thoughts, or suicidal ideation, means thinking about or planning suicide. Thoughts can range from a detailed plan to a swithering consideration. Suicidal thoughts are common, and many people experience them when they are undergoing stress or experiencing depression. In most cases, these are temporary and can be treated, but in some cases, they place the individual at risk for attempting or completing suicide. Most people who experience suicidal ideation do not carry it through, although some may make suicide attempts. Anyone who has suicidal thoughts should ask for help. If a loved one is having these thoughts, measures should be taken to help and protect them.  SAMARITANS: Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. The team at Samaritans are there 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Every six seconds, Samaritans respond to a call for help. No judgement. No pressure. Samaritans are there for anyone who needs someone. Being a Samaritan means being there for people who need someone to listen. In 2018 over 20,000 people volunteered their time with the charity. PLEASE VISIT: Samaritans.org FREEPHONE: 116123 EMAIL: [email protected]  CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the United Kingdom. Anyone can hit crisis point. CALM run a free and confidential helpline and webchat – 7 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone who needs to talk about life’s problems. The Campaign Against Living Miserably support those bereaved by suicide, through the Support After Suicide Partnership (SASP). Together CALM men and women who can be family members, work colleagues, neighbours, acquaintances and everyone in between. CALM spreads their message and facilitate supportive spaces in workplaces, universities, pubs, clubs and prisons across Great Britain - so that people feel empowered to share their experiences and get the help they need before they reach the point of crisis. PLEASE VISIT: TheCALMZone.net TWITTER: @TheCALMZone FACEBOOK: The CALMZone FREEPHONE: 0800 58 58 58 (Lines open daily 17:00 - 00:00) WEBCHAT: TheCALMZone.net (Support available daily 17:00 - 00:00)  PAPYRUS HOPELINE UK: Papyrus Hopeline UK advisers want to work with you to understand why these thoughts of suicide might be present. Papyrus Hopeline UK also want to provide you with a safe space to talk through anything happening in your life that could be impacting on your or anyone else’s ability to stay safe. For children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide. For anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide. Papyrus Hopeline UK support staff are all trained to help you focus on staying safe from suicide. Their training enables them to provide advice and support that may help you to move forward and stay alive. PLEASE VISIT: Papyrus-UK.org FREEPHONE: 0800 068 4141 TEXT: 07786209697 EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @PAPYRUS_TWEETS FACEBOOK: PAPYRUS Prevention Of Young Suicide YOUTUBE: PAPYRUS Prevention Of Young Suicide INSTAGRAM: @PAPYRUS_UK |
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